Fmr. Duluth Cop Declines to Testify in His Own Defense

Jun 24, 2010 - 19:50
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A former Duluth police officer who is accused of attacking a woman he didn't know along a roadside and shooting a fellow officer declined to take the stand in his own defense on Thursday. Jay Dailey had been expected to testify in his trial, but he opted not to do so in court.

The defense rested on Thursday in the case without presenting any evidence. Closing arguments were planned for the afteoon.

Dailey hung his head as audio tapes were played in court on Thursday.

Formerly a Duluth police officer, Dailey is accused of attacking a female driver who had stopped to help him on the side of the road in February 2008. He also allegedly shot a fellow officer who tried to intervene in the situation.

Prosecutors say Dailey was drunk during the bizarre rampage.

Dailey, 44, faces more than 100 years in prison if convicted. The former officer is charged with four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of battery, four counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony and one count of terroristic threats.

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