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crime2 years ago

Challenges in Identifying Murder Suspect Could Impact Brooklyn Activist's Case

The girlfriend of slain New York City activist Ryan Carson was unable to identify her boyfriend's suspected killer from a photo lineup, potentially hurting the case, according to legal experts. While two witnesses positively identified the suspect, the girlfriend's inability to identify him could be raised as reasonable doubt by the defense. The stabbing was caught on video, but the girlfriend's trauma may have impacted her ability to identify the defendant. The defense lawyer is waiting to review the discovery and all its context. The suspect is facing a second-degree murder charge.