Judge clears the way for statements Patrick Stallworth made to Birmingham Police to be used in his upcoming federal trial.
, defense attorney Derrick Collins argued Stallworth’s rights were violated when he asked for an attorney during an interview with investigators in 2019. He alleged the investigators continued to engage Stallworth instead of ending the conversation. The law requires police to cease communication if a suspect invokes their right to an attorney.Stallworth met with police five times during the course of the investigation.
Federal District Judge Scott Coogler denied the motion to suppress Stallworth’s statements. In the order, Coogler explained the investigators followed proper protocol, noting after Stallworth asked for an attorney both detectives ended the interview and were walking out of the room when Stallworth reengaged them.
“There is no doubt that Stallworth did in fact indicate such a desire to discuss the investigation a few moments later when he stated to Detective Ross as he was again attempting to leave the room: ‘Look, detective. Talk to me. Talk to me,’” Coogler’s order cited. It’s unclear what Stallworth said to police during that meeting. He’s scheduled to stand trial for federal kidnapping counts in October.
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