Isimemen Etute, 18, was arrested in the death of Jerry Smith in Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech is located, police said on Wednesday. In taking the stand earlier in the week, Etute had testified that he felt "violated" when he discovered that the Tinder match he believed to be a woman was actually a man. Isimemen David Etute celebrates in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Christiansburg on Friday. This wasnt a first-time meeting.

Police determined Etute and Smith, of First published on May 28, 2022 / 10:23 AM. Who was more likely to be the aggressor? Federal court documents suggest hate crime investigation against murder suspect Etute, Jury convicts major Southwest Virginia drug supplier, Cow killed, car destroyed in early-morning crash and fire, Search on for shooter of man in northwest Roanoke, Salem Red Sox gear up for home opener against Delmarva Shorebirds; what fans need to know, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. The second-degree murder case drew widespread attention last year because of the unusual circumstances: a college athlete who admitted fatally beating an openly gay man who had posed as a woman on Tinder to initiate a sexual encounter. He referred to Smith as a deceitful and dishonest man who defrauded young men for his own sexual gratification., Who is the real victim here? Turk said through tears. This time of year, much of the focus is on big signings and trades. Masters Course Observations and Food Recap With Dave Chang. This is one of the proudest moments Ive ever had as a lawyer, Turk said. That investigation became public in March thanks to unsealed search warrants filed in June 2021 by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents. Why wouldnt it work in civil court? Burke said. Etute also said in court hed never been in trouble. Etute was ordered released on $75,000 secured bond under conditions of house arrest and electronic monitoring, the Roanoke Times reported, citing Commonwealths Attorney Mary Pettitt. Etute and his parents who left the courtroom through a back exit didnt have a statement to make at this time, according to Turk. Jensen didnt defend Smiths conduct in his closing statement, but said the brutal beating showed the malice required for a second-degree murder conviction and the defendants contradictory statements were enough to cast doubt on the self-defense claim. Turk laid out his case Wednesday for granting bond for the suspect, having Etute and his mother take the stand. Prosecutors stated the investigation was ongoing when they asked a U.S. magistrate judge to keep the documents under seal for 90 days on multiple occasions.

An autopsy report by the medical examiner showed nearly all the bones in Smith's face were broken, he suffered bleeding of the brain, and had teeth fragments missing. It had to.. Gay panic refers to claiming, in court, that the reaction to finding out someone elses sexual orientation or gender identity justifies violent acts. Here's what to know. Blacksburg Police have announced the arrest of a Virginia Tech student in connection to the death of a Blacksburg resident early Wednesday morning. While Cobb understands there were a lot of variables to this case, he still believes that discrimination was at the heart of the issue, whether Etute knew it or not. The Commonwealths Attorney says Etute punched Smith five times in the head, making Smith fall, at which point Etute stepped on Smiths head until blood was bubbling from him. She also spoke about how he would help take care of his younger sister with special needs. Hes going to get his life back, and Im hopeful., Jury instructions in the spotlight on day three. In closing arguments Friday, the prosecution said Etute's recollection of events did not include a reach toward the area where the knife was hidden until after he'd been charged with murder. Im truly sorry for my actions.. The Commonwealths Attorney says Etute punched Smith five times in the head, making Smith fall, at which point Etute stepped on Smiths head until blood was bubbling from him. The Virginia Tech football player facing a second-degree murder charge, Isimemen Etute, will be allowed out on bond under a new agreement.

The Commonwealths Attorney says the two first met April 10 for oral sex, and Etute didnt realize Smith was a man until they met again May 31. During testimony Thursday, Etute said he entered Smith's apartment alone -- both teammates waited outside and were not charged with a crime -- and engaged with Smith on a bed. "It should be an eye-opener not just for college athletes, but any young people using these social media platforms," Turk said. Etute and Hampton, along with a third teammate, Jordan Brunson, decided to return to Smith's apartment to determine Smith's gender. Court records show that authorities have reason to believe that Smith was killed on Monday night. BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Newly unsealed federal search warrants show former Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute was the subject of a federal hate crime investigation. BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The suspect in a Blacksburg killing was released on $75,000 bond Wednesday after being ordered by a judge to stay with his parents and keep in contact with his attorney. Plus, Nora and Steve delve into the recent news surrounding Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Discussing the Acquittal of Isimemen Etute With James Turk, The Mandalorian Chapter 22 Recap: Guns for Hire Takes a Wrong Turn, The sixth installment of Season 3 is a distractingly guest-star-studded affair that brings us closer to a resolution but does so in an anticlimactic and confusing fashion. Plus, theres discussion about Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harveys breakup, Herschel Walker doing press, and an update on Mountain Lion Watch. We ended up presenting a defense which included, to a great extent, completely self-defense. I did prepare him for the worst before today. The attackers in that case were identified, but never charged. He responded to an welfare check at 119 N. Main Street in Blacksburg on Tuesday night and found Smith dead, according to a statement from Blacksburg police. Im just thankful for this jury. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries to the head. Fleenor would have read an instruction to the jury precluding the defense had the law been in place on May 31 when the crime was committed, but the instruction wouldnt have mentioned gender identity or sexual orientation as agreed to by the prosecution. It will take time to decompress and feel relief from this gut-wrenching, frightening experience in life. The argument wasnt made by the attorneys on either side. WebIsimemen Etute, a Virginia Beach native, often stayed at Turks house when he was in town for court appearances. Jensen had maintained that Etute had not acted in self-defense. Fleenor asked the prosecution to consider if it would take a brief continuance in order to allow Etutes testimony since excluding a witness testimony was an extraordinary thing to do, but the defense withdrew the request for him to testify after a brief recess. Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher. Former Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute seeks to resume pursuit of degree, football. When the verdict was read to the courtroom, Etutes father, David, collapsed in his seat while his wife Nichelle sobbed. A court hearing will be held at 10:30 ET on Thursday in the Montgomery County General District Court.

According to the U.S. Justice Department, a federal hate crime is defined as an illegal, violent act is driven by bias against people of a certain group, which can be defined by race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, among other categories. He has a motive for changing what he said, Jensen said. Etute, rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN, has been involved in other law enforcement-related incidents, according to reports. Jensen said that while Etute was wearing flip-flops at the time of the encounter, those shoes were attached to a "big person" and a "strong person." Etute did testify one of his reasons for returning to Smiths apartment was that his close friends had been making jokes that the Angie Renee he had a sexual encounter with on April 10, could have been a dude.. The charges are a footnote to mistaken-gender killing, of which Isimemen David Etute was acquitted. In the case of a felony arrest, the university has the authority to place a student on immediate interim suspension. Etutes mother, Michelle, testified that her son had never been in trouble and was not a flight risk. Etute has been charged with second-degree murder. Turk frequently teared up during his 45-minute closing statement and when talking to reporters about Etutes high character. We are relieved and thankful that God has helped guide us through this extremely hard and punishing journey, the family said. Brunson accompanied Etute to Smiths apartment along with Jalen Hampton on May 31. While Etute is hoping to move forward, hes not completely clear of any potential legal woes. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Commonwealths Attorney says the two first met April 10 for oral sex, and Etute didnt realize Smith was a man until they met again May 31. Together, we denounce all acts of violence and stand together in support of one another. Norman Eisen, lawyer and House Judiciary Committee cocounsel in Trumps first impeachment trial, argues that Braggs case is strong. Day three of the trial opened with the defense trying to call Etutes older brother Ehis to the stand. He referred questions to his boss, Commonwealths Attorney Mary Pettitt. Turk spent much of his closing statement arguing Etute, who testified on his own behalf, acted in self-defense after Smith swung at him and reached under his mattress. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You can only imagine the feelings of someone they have been found not guilty and no longer have that on their shoulders, how that would feel. Tharp testified that most of the bones in Smiths face were broken, he had bleeding and swelling inside his brain and he had multiple teeth knocked out. It is the right decision and right now Im still just overwhelmed.. But the defense would still be allowed to argue self-defense, an argument that Burke said was obviously a convincing one given the verdict. Turk ended his arguments in tears, calling Etute "one of the finest young men I've ever had the experience of meeting" and noting that the entire situation came about only because of Smith's "deliberate, wicked sexual ruse.". Etute, 18, will now be under house arrest and electronic monitoring at his parents house in Virginia Beach, according to prosecutors. The Etute family left the Montgomery County Courthouse through a back exit without speaking to reporters. Certainly hope not, Turk said, when asked if he thinks the federal government would pursue filing charges. At Wednesdays hearing, Etutes attorney, Jimmy Turk, provided some details about the apparent link between the suspect and the victim. The prosecution maintained it was a straightforward case to the jury throughout the trial with crime scene photos jurors saw multiple photos of Smiths dead body lying at the foot of his bed including close ups of his bloody face as well as details from Smiths autopsy that highlighted what a one-sided assault it was. 2023 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. During the investigation, Etute is on suspension from Virginia Tech and its football team. A third player was also involved in conversations about the incident. WSLS's Shayne Dwyer reports. University and community resources are listed below. You dont need to be close to this to be affected by this. Etute practiced with the Hokies during spring camp after enrolling mid-year at Cox High School in Virginia Beach. Etute did not call police after the attack, according to the Commonwealths Attorney. The Virginia Beach native, who was out on bond while awaiting trial, was facing a second-degree murder charge that carried a prison sentence of from five to 40 years upon conviction. Any updates from the university will be posted to the universitys news and information website, vtx.vt.edu. The dates have been set for a 2022 jury trial involving Isimemen Etute, the suspended Virginia Tech football player indicted for murder after the death of a Turks family was in attendance for much of the trial, having developed deep ties to the Etute family and Turk's daughter Katie was part of the defense team. You have permission to edit this article. Etute did not call police after the attack, according to the Commonwealths Attorney. Etute is currently being held in Montgomery County Jail without bond and scheduled to be arraigned in Montgomery District Court at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. 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The law states that juries could not consider such reactions as legitimate justification. The judge sidestepped the substance of the arguments since the court was only being asked if the defense met what he described as an extraordinarily low standard to allow the jury to consider self-defense. Federal documents also name two other Virginia Tech football players investigators believe were with Etute when he met with the Blacksburg man he is accused of beating to death. Fleenor said the instruction would have applied in this case, but the law wasnt in place until July 1 and didnt apply retroactively. Isimemen Etute, 18, was arrested for the death of Blacksburg Jerry Smith, who is located at Virginia Tech, police said Wednesdaysaid. Turks eldest daughter Lindsey, who had never seen her father The statute of limitations in Virginia would give the family up to two years to file a claim, but whatever happens Turk will be in Etutes corner. One of the next steps they mentioned will be figuring out the best avenue for him to pursue a collegiate degree and resume his football career. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. He argued that after Etute punched Smith and Smith fell to the floor, there was "no way" Smith could have reached a weapon under his mattress. ESPN 300 WR Graham commits to Day, Ohio St. Only Canadian NCAA program to drop football, Alabama lands 2025 offensive line recruit Short, QB Davis, No. In his testimony Thursday, Etute had testified that Smith reached for what Etute thought was a gun.

He must stay in Virginia and have no contact with the victims family. I hope there will be another university that will see exactly what Ive seen in that young man, which is a young man who is now much smarter than he was before, Turk said. Then, Semafor political reporter Dave Weigel discusses whether Trumps indictment will reshape the election.

Police said officers found Smith after responding to a welfare check at a residence around 10:30 pm ET on Tuesday. Theres also the possibility the Smith family could file a civil suit, which Burke said would require their attorneys to prove based on a preponderance of evidence that Etute was liable. Mountain Valley loses another permit needed to complete pipeline, Radford jury finds Andrew Byrd guilty of murder in toddler's death, Samantha Webster is ready to coach the Hidden Valley girls basketball team, Appalachian Power requests another rate increase, Company illegally distributed drugs for animals in Southwest Virginia and beyond, believes that discrimination was at the heart of the issue, Former Virginia Tech LB Isi Etute lands at Iowa Western Community College after acquittal, Etute traffic charges resolved in Radford, Former Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute found not guilty in beating death of Blacksburg man, Killing of Jerry Paul Smith called 'irrational,' Isi Etute defense called discriminatory, Federal search warrants point to hate crime investigation against Etute, Overfishing threatens conch, other national dishes, Survivors describe deadly Missouri tornado, Parents describe fear after Brazil day care attack, UFC's White says WWE partnership will grow both fan bases. "I think he's earned the right to go back to school and further his academic and sports career," Turk said. The Virginia Tech and Town of Blacksburg communities are united in our shared concern for the welfare of all. He previously spent time with Angie and engaged in oral sex with them on April 10. The three-day trial might not have done much to pique their interest. Van and Rachel are joined by James Turk, the defense attorney representing Isimemen Etute, who was found not guilty in the beating death of a man he initially believed to be a woman (8:23). A jury in Montgomery County Circuit Court found 19-year-old Isimemen Etute not guilty of a charge of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Jerry Smith, 40, of Blacksburg. Turk laid out his case Wednesday for granting bond for the suspect, having Etute and his mother take the stand. Turk also argued that police didn't ask Etute essential questions about Smith's knife or Etute's fear while in the apartment, two questions whose answers could have shown whether Etute was afraid for his life and acting in self-defense.

At one point during Wednesdays bond hearing, Turk reportedly asked Etute clad in an orange prison jumpsuit how he had been impacted by the charges. Im trying to stay strong for the people that support me, I feel like Ive let a lot of people down. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Smiths family quickly left the room. Isi Etute, 18, will be under house arrest for the time being, with electronic monitoring gear, allowed to leave home for court appearances. An exam indicated every bone in Smiths face was broken, and he had missing and broken teeth. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Cops found the badly beaten mans body one day later, the newspaper reported. And he spoke at my wedding, Lindsey Turk said. The commonwealths attorney wont get another shot at Etute, but Turk doesnt know the state of the federal governments investigation into the incident as a possible hate crime. On May 31, another Virginia Tech player, Jalen Hampton, also connected with "Angie Renee" on Tinder. His attorney, Jimmy Turk, said his client graduated from high school early to start at Virginia Tech in January. Etute was suspended indefinitely from Virginia Tech when he was charged last year and is no longer enrolled at the school. Copyright 2021 WDBJ. The judge in Etute's case ruled that the new legislation did not apply to this case, as it was enacted after the incident took place, though Turk argued it likely would not have altered the outcome of the trial.

During the investigation, Etute is on suspension from Virginia Tech and its football team. Turk was aware of the federal investigation early on. Etute has been charged with second-degree murder. He said Etute and Smith had matched on the dating site Tinder, but Smiths Tinder profile indicated he was a woman named Angie. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, College Football Playoff may finally expand, Knicks are in almost-surreal place imagine that, Mets' ugly opening week has been one to forget, This sad version of Phil Mickelson looks completely out of place at Masters, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Steven Tyler denies sexually assaulting a minor, claims it was consensual, Costco cake decorator's epic fail leaves customers in stitches. Etute, who will stay with his parents in Virginia Beach, is due back in court on Sept. 23, WJZY reported. After the verdict, Etute's lawyer, James Turk, said his client deserved a second chance at a football career following the jury's decision.
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