Judge asks for jury to be 'respectful and courteous' as they consider charges in killing of Sgt. Richard Mendez

21/11/2025 1 min
Judge asks for jury to be 'respectful and courteous' as they consider charges in killing of Sgt. Richard Mendez

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The judge presiding over the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Sgt. Richard Mendez advised the jury Thursday to be ‘respectful and courteous’ as they deliberate. This comes after a juror had to be replaced because of a medical emergency.

KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has been covering the case.

(Photo: Philadelphia Police Department)

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