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This means that the family will not receive any financial recompense for the loss.
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This means that the family will not receive any financial recompense for the loss.
They have not yet reached a verdict. Deliberations will resume tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
They have not yet reached a verdict. Deliberations will resume tomorrow.
On cross-examination, counsel Burroes went through the final grappling that Tykol claims happened with Rodriguez and demonstrated with her words and body the infeasibility of it all.
Defense rests.
Defense rests.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
On cross-examination, counsel Burroes went through the final grappling that Tykol claims happened with Rodriguez and demonstrated with her words and body the infeasibility of it all.
Defense rests.
Defense rests.
Tykol testifis again: he is now a downtown sergeant - High street to Lincoln - doing “quality of life crimes”. The jury listened to audio recordings of Tykol’s calls to dispatch. In the first, he said: “person stop, 1400 block of Acacia”. Approx. 4 minutes later: “shots fired”.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Tykol testifis again: he is now a downtown sergeant - High street to Lincoln - doing “quality of life crimes”. The jury listened to audio recordings of Tykol’s calls to dispatch. In the first, he said: “person stop, 1400 block of Acacia”. Approx. 4 minutes later: “shots fired”.
when’s cop takes enforcement action because someone hurts their feelings. Rodriguez had said “I want a real cop”, and Griffith admits this could be an insult. He testified that it would have been better if Tykol’s In Car Video was available (Tykol didn’t turn it on).
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
when’s cop takes enforcement action because someone hurts their feelings. Rodriguez had said “I want a real cop”, and Griffith admits this could be an insult. He testified that it would have been better if Tykol’s In Car Video was available (Tykol didn’t turn it on).
Griffith also testified that jaywalking was not on its own enough reason to grab someone. He agreed that Tykol did not ask Rodriguez’ to give him his ID, or ask what his name was, and the act of not providing your name to an officer is not “interfering”. He gave his definition of “contempt of cop”:
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Griffith also testified that jaywalking was not on its own enough reason to grab someone. He agreed that Tykol did not ask Rodriguez’ to give him his ID, or ask what his name was, and the act of not providing your name to an officer is not “interfering”. He gave his definition of “contempt of cop”:
Day 5:
Griffith testimony cont.: cross examination. He recognized that people have the right to: not answer questions, not show their ID, and not identify themselves to an officer. In Tykol’s testimony, he said people were required to show cops their ID, but could not cite the law that required it.
Griffith testimony cont.: cross examination. He recognized that people have the right to: not answer questions, not show their ID, and not identify themselves to an officer. In Tykol’s testimony, he said people were required to show cops their ID, but could not cite the law that required it.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Day 5:
Griffith testimony cont.: cross examination. He recognized that people have the right to: not answer questions, not show their ID, and not identify themselves to an officer. In Tykol’s testimony, he said people were required to show cops their ID, but could not cite the law that required it.
Griffith testimony cont.: cross examination. He recognized that people have the right to: not answer questions, not show their ID, and not identify themselves to an officer. In Tykol’s testimony, he said people were required to show cops their ID, but could not cite the law that required it.
Last, testimony from an officer (Griffith) classified as expert witness about de-escalation practices and policy (also a personal friend of Tykol). He concluded that, based on evidence shown him by Tykol’s attorney, Tykol’s contact and investigation were consistent with EPD and national policy.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Last, testimony from an officer (Griffith) classified as expert witness about de-escalation practices and policy (also a personal friend of Tykol). He concluded that, based on evidence shown him by Tykol’s attorney, Tykol’s contact and investigation were consistent with EPD and national policy.
Four more officers testify. One recalls Rodriguez saying he could breathe. One spoke about use of force tactics, and testifies that Tykol’s use of force was consistent with EPD policies, national standards, and generally accepted principles. Another showed a 3D scan of the scene.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Four more officers testify. One recalls Rodriguez saying he could breathe. One spoke about use of force tactics, and testifies that Tykol’s use of force was consistent with EPD policies, national standards, and generally accepted principles. Another showed a 3D scan of the scene.
Next, testimony from the technology services manager for EPD. He showed the body cam, which had been powered off, and the magnetic mount. The power switch slides back and forth and is not recessed. When asked if the cam can become dislodged form the mount, he said its not common but does happen.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Next, testimony from the technology services manager for EPD. He showed the body cam, which had been powered off, and the magnetic mount. The power switch slides back and forth and is not recessed. When asked if the cam can become dislodged form the mount, he said its not common but does happen.
Avoid them if you can, keep your hands where they can see them, you don’t have to speak to them. Understand the law, know your rights.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Avoid them if you can, keep your hands where they can see them, you don’t have to speak to them. Understand the law, know your rights.
Testimony from Eli Rodriguez’ oldest son Joshoua, who was 15 at the time of the killing, now 21. His father was his protector, and he didn’t worry when his dad was there. They laughed a lot. He now has a parental role for his siblings, whom he lives with. His dad taught him how to talk to police:
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Testimony from Eli Rodriguez’ oldest son Joshoua, who was 15 at the time of the killing, now 21. His father was his protector, and he didn’t worry when his dad was there. They laughed a lot. He now has a parental role for his siblings, whom he lives with. His dad taught him how to talk to police:
As a Latino, he was targeted more. He was scared of law enforcement, but knew his rights. He coached his kids: Always keep your hands visible, know your rights, ask questions, and always be respectful.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
As a Latino, he was targeted more. He was scared of law enforcement, but knew his rights. He coached his kids: Always keep your hands visible, know your rights, ask questions, and always be respectful.
Testimony from Ophelia Hernandez Santiago, the representative of Eli Rodriguez’ estate. She was like family with Eli. “I’m in all black and walk in the middle of the street, can I be shot?” - she asked the DA after the killing. She also testified that Rodriguez had strong feelings about the police.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Testimony from Ophelia Hernandez Santiago, the representative of Eli Rodriguez’ estate. She was like family with Eli. “I’m in all black and walk in the middle of the street, can I be shot?” - she asked the DA after the killing. She also testified that Rodriguez had strong feelings about the police.
A testimony from former employer of Rodriguez, speaking if his work ethic, humor, and devotion to his children.
Next, testimony from Rodriguez’ second son, Danyel, saying his dad was “a teddy bear”, and attended his school events. He knew his dad was proud of him and all the kids.
Next, testimony from Rodriguez’ second son, Danyel, saying his dad was “a teddy bear”, and attended his school events. He knew his dad was proud of him and all the kids.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A testimony from former employer of Rodriguez, speaking if his work ethic, humor, and devotion to his children.
Next, testimony from Rodriguez’ second son, Danyel, saying his dad was “a teddy bear”, and attended his school events. He knew his dad was proud of him and all the kids.
Next, testimony from Rodriguez’ second son, Danyel, saying his dad was “a teddy bear”, and attended his school events. He knew his dad was proud of him and all the kids.
In his official report following the incident, this same officer stated: “Officer Tykol advised that he was hit in the head multiple times.” He was unable to say when Tykol told him that, saying he thought it was from a body cam video. But no such statement was in the footage.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
In his official report following the incident, this same officer stated: “Officer Tykol advised that he was hit in the head multiple times.” He was unable to say when Tykol told him that, saying he thought it was from a body cam video. But no such statement was in the footage.
Another responding officer testifies. Upon arrival, he saw multiple officers near Rodriguez; he went to where Tykol was alone. He went to the hospital and documented Tykol’s injuries: an abrasion on his pinky and one on his forehead.
He testified that he didn’t speak to Tykol about what happened.
He testified that he didn’t speak to Tykol about what happened.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Another responding officer testifies. Upon arrival, he saw multiple officers near Rodriguez; he went to where Tykol was alone. He went to the hospital and documented Tykol’s injuries: an abrasion on his pinky and one on his forehead.
He testified that he didn’t speak to Tykol about what happened.
He testified that he didn’t speak to Tykol about what happened.
Day 4:
Sullivan’s testimony cont. All he recounts of what Tykol said that night was “all my rounds hit”. He also said that at the hospital he and Tykol were “joking around in our normal fashion”.
Sullivan’s testimony cont. All he recounts of what Tykol said that night was “all my rounds hit”. He also said that at the hospital he and Tykol were “joking around in our normal fashion”.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Day 4:
Sullivan’s testimony cont. All he recounts of what Tykol said that night was “all my rounds hit”. He also said that at the hospital he and Tykol were “joking around in our normal fashion”.
Sullivan’s testimony cont. All he recounts of what Tykol said that night was “all my rounds hit”. He also said that at the hospital he and Tykol were “joking around in our normal fashion”.
The then-sergeant testified on the stand that if it wasn’t an officer who killed someone, he wouldn’t have turned his body worn camera off, or tell another officer to turn theirs off, if they are interviewing a suspect.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The then-sergeant testified on the stand that if it wasn’t an officer who killed someone, he wouldn’t have turned his body worn camera off, or tell another officer to turn theirs off, if they are interviewing a suspect.
Upon arrival to the scene, the sergeant said to Tykol, “Just want to make sure your body camera isn’t on,” a comment that was caught on another officers body cam that was with Tykol. That officer says to the sergeant, “My body camera is on, can I mute it?” The sergeant said yes.
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Upon arrival to the scene, the sergeant said to Tykol, “Just want to make sure your body camera isn’t on,” a comment that was caught on another officers body cam that was with Tykol. That officer says to the sergeant, “My body camera is on, can I mute it?” The sergeant said yes.