The daughter of former U.S. intelligence director John Negroponte has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old man after a drunken argument inside a Maryland home
A Montgomery County jury on Tuesday convicted Sophia Negroponte, 29, of second-degree murder in the February 2020 death of Yousuf Rasmussen, news outlets reported. She faces up to 40 years in prison at sentencing on March 31.
Defense attorney David Moyse had urged jurors to consider that Sophia Negroponte was so intoxicated that night that she couldn’t form specific intent. Jurors did not find Negroponte guilty of the most serious charge she faced, first-degree, premeditated murder,. But they convicted her of second-degree murder, finding that she intended"to inflict such serious bodily harm" to Rasmussen"that death would be the likely result."
“Yousuf was a kind and gentle soul, a loving person who brought our family and his many friends great joy in his 24 years of life,” Rasmussen’s family said in a statement. “We will carry him with us forever.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Daughter of former national intelligence director convicted of murderThe trial, attended every day by her father, the former U.S. director of national intelligence, hinged on whether Sophia Negroponte tried to kill her friend with a kitchen knife, or if he ended up accidentally cut during a drunken fight.
Read more »
Rivals.com - Florida 2023 DT John Walker covers his Gators vs. Knights recruitment
Read more »
'Sister Wives' Star Christine's Daughter Praises Janelle Amid SplitSisterWives star Christine and Kody Brown's daughter Gwendlyn praises his estranged wife Janelle amid their separation.
Read more »
Rob Vanstone: John Gregory was a champion in football and in lifeJohn Gregory, who died Dec. 12 at age 84, transformed the sskroughriders from a perennial doormat into a Grey Cup champion. CFL Riders
Read more »
Gigi Hadid Shares a Rare Photo Of 2-Year-Old Daughter Khai For New Year'sThe toddler already knows her accessories.
Read more »
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger studied under expert on serial killer BTK; daughter 'sick' at newsIdaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's advanced studies in criminology included time studying with the psychologist who co-wrote a book with serial killer BTK.
Read more »