TikTok star Ali Abulaban convicted of killing wife, her friend

SAN DIEGO -- Social media personality Ali Abulaban was found guilty Wednesday in the 2021 killing of his wife and another man in the couple’s East Village apartment.

Prosecutors allege Abulaban killed both victims because he was angered that his wife no longer wanted to remain married to him. Abulaban's defense attorney, Jodi Green, argued that on the day of the shooting, months of suspicions about his wife's infidelity were confirmed upon entering his apartment and seeing Ana cuddling on the couch with Barron.

Abulaban's encounter with another woman -- which he characterized as a massage rather than anything sexual -- was the final straw for Ana, according to the prosecution. Shortly after that, Ana's relationship with Barron began. According to Brast, Abulaban was"possessive and controlling" throughout their entire relationship, dictating how Ana should act, what she could wear, and who she could associate with.

Abulaban advanced towards the victims as he fired and both victims were shot in the head, Brast said. The presence of soot on Barron's cheek indicated one bullet was fired at close range to his face, according to the prosecutor.Abulaban testified that he had no plans to be at the apartment on Oct. 21.

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