· 4/25/2016
Angel Houston v. C.G. Security Services, Inc.
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- claim of exculpatory potential of evidence cannot be rejected merely because claim contradicts evidence at trial
- failure to preserve video recording of crime allegedly committed by defendant in booking area of police department was negligent
- materiality established if there is substantial basis for claiming prejudice from loss of evidence
- lack of jury instruction on how to treat lost evidence created jury confusion
- defendant was prejudiced where judge declined to give missing evidence instruction
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Judges: Flaum
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