Michael Jackson-Bolanos

Michael Jackson-Bolanos was found not guilty of murdering Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll but was convicted of lying to a peace officer.


Michael Jackson-Bolanos in court.
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Michael Jackson-Bolanos in court.
Bolanos listens to verdict
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split screen of michael jackson-bolanos and samantha woll
Michael Jackson-Bolanos' Attorney Brian Brown
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The jury told the judge that they couldn't reach a decision, which led to an Allen charge. A juror is also going to be replaced in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial.
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Defense Attorney Brian Brown continues closing arguments in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial. Michael Jackson-Bolanos has admitted to trying to break into cars, but denies murdering synagogue leader Samantha Woll.
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Defense Attorney Brian Brown continues closing arguments in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial, where Michael Jackson-Bolanos is accused of murdering Samantha Woll.
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Defense Attorney Brian Brown presents closing arguments and points to victim Samantha Woll's ex-boyfriend, Jeff Herbstman, who allegedly told police he may have killed Woll during a psychotic break.
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Defense Attorney Brian Brown presents closing arguments in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial, where Michael Jackson-Bolanos is accused of murdering Samantha Woll.
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Prosecutor addresses courtroom
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Michael Jackson-Bolanos testifies in court
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Defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos takes the stand. Jackson-Bolanos is charged with murdering Samantha Woll, a synagogue leader who was found dead outside of her Detroit home.
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Michael Jackson-Bolanos testifies in court
photo of samantha woll
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Samantha Woll
Samantha Woll