P. v. Girgis CA4/1
A jury convicted Magdi Girgis of conspiracy to commit murder (Pen. Code, §§ 182, subd. (a)(1), 187, subd. (a); count 1) and first degree murder (§ 187, subd. (a); count 2). It also found true the allegations that Girgis committed the murder for financial gain and to prevent testimony. (§ 190.2, subds. (a)(1) & (10).)
The court sentenced Girgis to prison for life without the possibility of parole.
Girgis appeals. In his opening brief, Girgis argues the prosecutor committed prejudicial misconduct during trial and closing argument. However, we find many of these challenges forfeited because Girgis's trial counsel did not object to several of the statements during the prosecution's closing argument that he now claims are misconduct. In addition, for the challenges to the prosecutor's conduct that are properly before us, we conclude they are meritless.
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