A pretrial mediation could be in the works for one of the three people charged with a shooting death in Hopkinsville nearly two years ago.
Dekorian Daniel is charged with complicity to murder in the death of Adrian Acree, who was killed on October 26, 2021, following some type of altercation on Jones Street near the intersection of Sharpe Street.
During an appearance in Christian County Circuit Court Wednesday morning, Fifth District Commonwealth’s Attorney Zac Greenwell told Judge John Atkins a mediation is likely in the case.
click to download audioThe Crawford rule states testimonial statements by witnesses who are not subject to cross-examination at trial may not be admitted unless the witness is unavailable and there has been a prior opportunity for cross-examination.
Also charged with complicity to murder in the case is Jaila Sherrod, who Greenwell said had not been made a similar mediation offer by the Commonwealth.
click to download audioCortez Hairston Jr. has been charged with murder. Police said Daniel helped plan the murder of Acree, while Sherrod drove Acree to the location where he was confronted and killed.
Greenwell said he would like to see Sherrod’s case be tried before Daniel.
click to download audioDaniel and Sherrod are expected to be back in court on November 29. Hairston has a trial date set for March 18.
