Attorney breaks down Apple River stabbing trial and legal strategy
FOX 9's Paul Blume and Eric Nelson, a criminal defense attorney, go through the Apple River trial testimony and the strategies of both legal teams.
FOX 9's Paul Blume and Eric Nelson, a criminal defense attorney, go through the Apple River trial testimony and the strategies of both legal teams.
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Apple River stabbing trial: Defense questions Nicolae Miu [FULL]
The defense questioned Miu in his own defense. He shared he was in bad health on the day he was tubing down the river, having had bypass surgery previously. He described his fitness on July 30, 2022, as "very poor." After a lunch break, the defense continued questioning Miu.
The defense questioned Miu in his own defense. He shared he was in bad health on the day he was tubing down the river, having had bypass surgery previously. He described his fitness on July 30, 2022, as "very poor." After a lunch break, the defense continued questioning Miu.
Apple River stabbing trial: Nicolae Miu's interrogation video played in court
Nicolae Miu's jailhouse interrogation video was played in court on Tuesday as part of his trial for the fatal Apple River stabbing on July 30, 2022. During the interview, he claimed he didn't have a knife.
Nicolae Miu's jailhouse interrogation video was played in court on Tuesday as part of his trial for the fatal Apple River stabbing on July 30, 2022. During the interview, he claimed he didn't have a knife.
Apple River stabbing trial: Nicolae Miu takes the stand
Nicolae Miu took the stand in his own defense. The court broke for lunch before the defense finished their line of questioning.
Nicolae Miu took the stand in his own defense. The court broke for lunch before the defense finished their line of questioning.
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Apple River stabbing trial: Jailhouse interrogator testimony [FULL]
Lt. Brandi Hart, of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office conducted the jailhouse interrogation of Miu after the stabbing on the Apple River. The defense acknowledged Miu lied during the interrogation in jail. He told Hart the group of teenagers insulted him and grabbed his snorkel, and threw it ? and then another group of mostly girls came over and called him a child molester. He said they attacked him, and he went into self-defense mode. Then he returned to his tubing group, who asked him what happened, but he wouldn't tell them because he needed to calm down.
Lt. Brandi Hart, of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office conducted the jailhouse interrogation of Miu after the stabbing on the Apple River. The defense acknowledged Miu lied during the interrogation in jail. He told Hart the group of teenagers insulted him and grabbed his snorkel, and threw it ? and then another group of mostly girls came over and called him a child molester. He said they attacked him, and he went into self-defense mode. Then he returned to his tubing group, who asked him what happened, but he wouldn't tell them because he needed to calm down.
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Apple River stabbing trial: Interrogation video [FULL]
The interrogation of Nicolae Miu was played in court at the Apple River stabbing trial. In the video, he told Hart he defended himself. He said the tubers had weapons ? a smaller knife and a kitchen knife ? and he took the smaller knife from them when they attacked him.
The interrogation of Nicolae Miu was played in court at the Apple River stabbing trial. In the video, he told Hart he defended himself. He said the tubers had weapons ? a smaller knife and a kitchen knife ? and he took the smaller knife from them when they attacked him.
Apple River stabbing trial: Jailhouse interrogator testifies
Lt. Brandi Hart, of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office conducted the jailhouse interrogation of Miu after the stabbing on the Apple River. The defense acknowledged Miu lied during the interrogation in jail.The interview was recorded ? both audio and video ? and the video was played in court.
Lt. Brandi Hart, of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office conducted the jailhouse interrogation of Miu after the stabbing on the Apple River. The defense acknowledged Miu lied during the interrogation in jail.The interview was recorded ? both audio and video ? and the video was played in court.
Apple River stabbing trial: Miu reacts to victims' hospitalization
During an interrogation, Lt. Hart told Nicolae Miu four people were hurt and one person died. Miu asked her if it was because the group of people was fighting each other, and then he said, "Oh my god" and put his hands on his head.
During an interrogation, Lt. Hart told Nicolae Miu four people were hurt and one person died. Miu asked her if it was because the group of people was fighting each other, and then he said, "Oh my god" and put his hands on his head.
Apple River stabbing trial: Miu denies having a knife
Nicolae Miu's interrogation video was played in court. Miu said he did not have a knife on the river ? he only had one at the beginning to cut the rope for the tubes, but he didn't know what he did with it ? that he may have put it back in his vehicle.
Nicolae Miu's interrogation video was played in court. Miu said he did not have a knife on the river ? he only had one at the beginning to cut the rope for the tubes, but he didn't know what he did with it ? that he may have put it back in his vehicle.
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Apple River stabbing trial: Medical examiner testifies [FULL]
Dr. Victor Froloff, the assistant Ramsey County medical examiner, testified about Isaac Schuman's fatal injuries he suffered during the stabbing on the Apple River.
Dr. Victor Froloff, the assistant Ramsey County medical examiner, testified about Isaac Schuman's fatal injuries he suffered during the stabbing on the Apple River.
Apple River stabbing trial: Key players in Nicolae Miu's trial
The trial of Nicolae Miu, the man accused of the fatal 2022 stabbing on the Apple River, began on April 1. Here's a look at the key players in the trial.
The trial of Nicolae Miu, the man accused of the fatal 2022 stabbing on the Apple River, began on April 1. Here's a look at the key players in the trial.
Apple River stabbing trial Day 6 recap
The trial of Nicolae Miu, the man accused of the deadly stabbing on the Apple River in 2022, continues on Monday with witness testimony, marking the sixth day of the trial.
The trial of Nicolae Miu, the man accused of the deadly stabbing on the Apple River in 2022, continues on Monday with witness testimony, marking the sixth day of the trial.
Apple River stabbing trial: Week 2 testimony
The trial of a man accused of stabbing a teen while tubing on Apple River in Wisconsin is entering its second week, as 10 different witnesses spoke on Monday. FOX 9 has team coverage with all the latest updates.
The trial of a man accused of stabbing a teen while tubing on Apple River in Wisconsin is entering its second week, as 10 different witnesses spoke on Monday. FOX 9 has team coverage with all the latest updates.
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Apple River stabbing trial day 6 [FULL TESTIMONY]
The full day of testimony from the sixth day of the Apple River stabbing trial.
The full day of testimony from the sixth day of the Apple River stabbing trial.
Apple River stabbing trial: Miu's friend of 20 years testifies
Amanda Torres has known Miu for about 20 years. She testified Miu has a character for "peacefulness." She was tubing on the Apple River with Miu and their friends. She said he always seemed to have a pocket knife on him. Amanda testified she saw Isaac Schuman on the river getting CPR but didn't see anyone else injured. She testified Miu was in shock after the fight, noting his face was pale and he wasn't speaking.
Amanda Torres has known Miu for about 20 years. She testified Miu has a character for "peacefulness." She was tubing on the Apple River with Miu and their friends. She said he always seemed to have a pocket knife on him. Amanda testified she saw Isaac Schuman on the river getting CPR but didn't see anyone else injured. She testified Miu was in shock after the fight, noting his face was pale and he wasn't speaking.
Apple River stabbing trial: Witness describes assisting Isaac
Roberto Baldazo was tubing down the Apple River on July 30, 2022, with his wife, three children, as well as some other family and friends. He had been drinking that day, he testified. He also had a knife on the river that day but it ended up getting lost that day. He testified about what he remembered, including his wife running toward the injured tubers. He ran after her to aid Isaac Schuman.
Roberto Baldazo was tubing down the Apple River on July 30, 2022, with his wife, three children, as well as some other family and friends. He had been drinking that day, he testified. He also had a knife on the river that day but it ended up getting lost that day. He testified about what he remembered, including his wife running toward the injured tubers. He ran after her to aid Isaac Schuman.
Apple River stabbing trial: Investigator details witness statements
Investigator Andrew Dittman of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, a witness for the defense to help accommodate schedules, testifies. He's the third witness for the defense and the 42nd witness overall. He took statements from several witnesses.
Investigator Andrew Dittman of the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, a witness for the defense to help accommodate schedules, testifies. He's the third witness for the defense and the 42nd witness overall. He took statements from several witnesses.
Apple River stabbing trial: Detective testifies again
Detective Carlos de la Cruz testified again, saying Ariel Chaguez Leyet, Miu's friend and tubing party member, did not say Miu defended himself. In Ariel's testimony on Friday, Ariel said Miu defended himself.
Detective Carlos de la Cruz testified again, saying Ariel Chaguez Leyet, Miu's friend and tubing party member, did not say Miu defended himself. In Ariel's testimony on Friday, Ariel said Miu defended himself.
Apple River stabbing trial: Officer takes the stand
Deputy Benjamin Trebian returned to the stand in the Apple River stabbing trial. Body camera footage of Trebian's interview with Ernesto Torres-Chaguez ? Miu's tubing group member and best friend ? was played in court.
Deputy Benjamin Trebian returned to the stand in the Apple River stabbing trial. Body camera footage of Trebian's interview with Ernesto Torres-Chaguez ? Miu's tubing group member and best friend ? was played in court.
Apple River stabbing trial: Body camera of witness released
More body camera was released in the Apple River stabbing trial. The prosecution recalled Deputy Benjamin Trebian, who had previously testified. As part of his testimony, body camera footage of Trebian's interview with Ernesto Torres-Chaguez ? Miu's tubing group member and best friend ? was played in court. In the body cam interview, Ernesto says he witnessed Miu get punched.
More body camera was released in the Apple River stabbing trial. The prosecution recalled Deputy Benjamin Trebian, who had previously testified. As part of his testimony, body camera footage of Trebian's interview with Ernesto Torres-Chaguez ? Miu's tubing group member and best friend ? was played in court. In the body cam interview, Ernesto says he witnessed Miu get punched.