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Perez’s Death Penalty Upheld | Birmingham News
Marco Antonio Perez, convicted of killing Officer Sean Tuder in 2019, just got another legal setback as Alabama’s Court of Criminal Appeals denied his request for a new trial. The deadly confrontation occurred during an arrest attempt at an apartment complex, escalating into a struggle that ended with Perez shooting the officer. Though Perez claimed self-defense, a jury found him guilty of capital murder in 2024 and recommended the death penalty. While the appeals court’s denial doesn’t close the door entirely, it confirms the conviction for now — and the grim path ahead for Perez includes…
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