Defense Rests Without Putting Sheldon Jeter On Stand, Lawyers Present Closing Arguments

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Closing arguments have just wrapped up in the trial of Sheldon Jeter at the Beaver County Courthouse.
He’s accused of shooting and killing Tyric Pugh in Aliquippa last year.
The defense presented their case this morning without putting Jeter on the stand to testify. Then, closing arguments began around 1 p.m.
“Our client has decided not to testify. He’s not compelled to testify. We believe the statements he has already made, that