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Jury Finds Williams Guilty in Officer Shooting | Mesa News
A Phoenix jury convicted Essa Williams on all counts in the 2021 shooting that left Officer Tyler Moldovan critically wounded—eight bullets, including one to the brain stem, leaving him with lasting physical and cognitive damage. Despite the defense’s claim that Williams didn’t know Moldovan was a cop, the jury rejected self-defense. Now, the case heads to an aggravation phase in August, where prosecutors will seek a harsher sentence. The verdict delivers justice for Moldovan and his family—and a sobering reminder of the risks officers face daily. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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