Ella French shooting trial: Jury selection to begin Monday

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The man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Ella French is expected to go on trial this week to face murder charges.

Jury selection will begin Monday in the trial of Emonte Morgan, who was charged with three felonies; first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer and possession/use of a firearm as a felon.Prosecutors said on Aug. 7, 2021, French and two other officers stopped Emonte and his brother, Eric, for having expired plates near the intersection of 63rd Street and Bell Avenue.

Both officers were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where 29-year-old French died from her injuries.Eric Morgan pleaded guilty in Cook County court last October to unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated battery and obstruction of justice.Under the plea agreement with the Cook County State's Attorneys, Eric Morgan will be sentenced to the maximum seven years for the weapons charge.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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