Nia Wilson’s family ‘1,000 percent’ wants death penalty for alleged BART killer
November 27, 2018
"....Wilson’s mother, Alicia Grayson, told reporters she “most definitely” wants the death penalty for Cowell.
“100 percent … 1,000 percent,” she said.
Wilson’s father, Ansar Muhammed, said the court process is going “too slow” for his family.
“It’s very frustrating,” he said. “Our family has been through a lot of grief this year. … We just want this year to get over with.”
He also said that his daughter’s death is not getting enough media attention, and wants it to be recognized throughout the country....
District Attorney Nancy O’Malley made a rare appearance at one of Cowell’s first court appearances, saying, “The crime is ruthless, a huge overwhelming tragedy for the family.”
Typically, O’Malley makes a decision about whether to seek the death penalty after the preliminary hearing. Because there won’t be one in this case as a result of the indictment, it’s not known when her office will decide....
Moore, Cowell’s attorney, said she submitted a mitigation letter to the district attorney and her committee asking them to consider other factors of her client’s life, such as his history of mental illness, before O’Malley decides whether to seek the death penalty. Moore said Cowell was released from a state mental hospital just 75 days before the attack.
Cowell is expected to enter a plea at his next court date, Dec. 20."
Oakland: Nia Wilson family wants death penalty for BART killer
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