Watch: Sheatavia Cooper testifies at her own trial after being accused of killing 16-year-old

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Sounds like the deceased was allowed to act a fool all her life instead of being disciplined and taught right from wrong. And she lost her life because her MOTHER didn't do her job.

[@carmeneckmann8841]

Prosecutor sounds so unprofessional. The tone of her voice sounds terrible. Sounds like she's scolding. Very annoying to hear her voice.

[@frankelijah1]

IKR………☹️

[@ew0711]

I'm trying to figure out why she's so damn loud 🙄

[@laries3140]

It’s probably a part of the tactic to get the people to see this is an angry person and will go from 0-100 in a situation where others who have a normal amount of self-control would not.

[@cecl60]

And wth was she laughing or smirking at like u playing with her life 🤬

[@MoniqueBoea]

right her energy just shifted the entire mood

[@shondraclemons8358]

When you go for bad remember it's always someone out there badder than you

[@mizzprettypink]

Mama always told me that💯

[@deenamarie8024]

Never heard that one before but isn’t that the truth!

[@aprilb1920]

And Prison is full of them

[@karenharlem4813]

You ain’t never lied

[@imarealboy3657]

She thought she was Billy badass until she met someone that was a bigger Billy badass 💯

[@dro2real836]

Young people let this be a lesson to you. It is not OK to engage people you don’t know in a confrontational manner. You don’t know what someone woke up going through in their life. You don’t know how your words may scare someone and caused them to react please, for the sake of your own safety, and the other party. Just walk away. It is not worth it to spit at or spit on someone and then to do it after threats or other intense actions have been made or displayed is a no no

[@DeanDewnuffun]

Especially in da hood you can be ok round other folk but nah hood folk dey volint

[@dro2real836]

@@DeanDewnuffun some time this is true.

[@YoungHaveNot]

Road rage incidents as well.

[@dro2real836]

@@YoungHaveNot facts

[@dudemorris7769]

She needs life in prison. She didn’t have the right to take a life when she was not in any harm’s way or being threatened. Her story is going to be torn apart.

[@thompthomp]

people are just casually disregarding that the teenager spit on this lady in 2020 at the height of the pandemic when people were dying from Covid left & right so spitting on her alone was attempted murder in my opinion

[@xoangelicaf0523]

She spit back & shot the teenager so what’s worse

[@melaninpopping175]

Yea but she spit back on her so covid had nothing to do with it if nobody was wearing mask and spitting

[@tristan583]

Oh 😂

[@jessicakohn2655]

Are we going to charge everyone who refused to wear a mask/socially distance/get vaccinated for reckless endangerment? Didn't she spit on her back before she shot her?

[@sawyerthestarling]

It isn't only a matter of opinion but is also a matter of law. Spitting on a person can carry charges from a misdemeanor to felony attempted murder.

[@cankeshastrollings3625]

This is a sad situation. The mother should’ve gotten her daughter under control and had an adult conversation. The daughter was comfortable in her actions because her mother allowed her to behave that way. What person would not feel threatened if a group of people are following them? She needs a better attorney.

[@hardfacts9651]

Omg GIIIIRL! Stop all that hollering. You aren’t intimidating her. It don’t take all that.

[@prolificwoman6149]

😂 right !!!

[@schauntaevicks7654]

😂 yess she doing too much

[@Byeleavemealone2]

😂😂 right

[@tashasmith2548]

Ritht

[@lailanimessina1473]

That’s some PROSECUTORS “tactics” unfortunately

[@keyonnadarrough2747]

Her calm demeanor is everything, this can show she wasn't in a confrontational mood. She had every right to arm her self so that she can go back in to wait for her food. She was followed, not the other way around. 16 or not, she should sat her 16 yr old azz in a child's place, her mother should have raised her better!

[@altamesebrown8886]

This is a negative, if anything this shows premeditation... even within your statement, 'she had the right to arm herself to wait for food'... that's plum crazy. Who needs a gun to eat that bad? Why didn't she call the police? I mean there were lives lost, there isn't anything to justify that.

[@danib4798]

I didn't think of that til you pointed it out. So i hope a juror pointed that out. I thought she was doing good took the prosecutor for a hold of her. Like i said now I see she can be calm when being confronted.

[@dro2real836]

Big facts

[@wandasanders9043]

I bet you 💵 your LOGIC, IS WRONG, MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO SIT DOWN WITH HER.WHAT YOUR SAYING IS SILLY, UM NO ATTORNEY, BUT YOU TRY IT, SEE WHERE YOUR NEW HOME WILL BE. PRISON TIME.

[@wandasanders9043]

@@altamesebrown8886 YOU got that person right together, enough said.

[@krystingrant6292]

I'm speechless they spit on her 😩😳 that's the most vile thing you can do to a person.

[@trelldodson3738]

I would’ve flashed out too

[@sus-tw2ls]

And the mother did nothing

[@Les_lee]

In front the mother too.

[@Teddy-5733]

No, actually killing someone is worse.

[@LadyDazzleDance]

I'd saying killing a person is more vile

[@LockedInLove4Life]

What the hell is she trying to prove by saying she was 240 pounds?! As if due to her size she has no right to protect herself or that she can’t be in fear of her life! Such BS!

[@icecreamladydream]

Sad situation that the teenager was killed. However, they Cleary started foolishness with a person that wasn't bothering them and according to the actual camera footage they escalated it by following her to her car. Spitting on her and following her when they could have left this woman alone is what caused this. I can see why there was a mistrial

[@matildahoney3447]

It doesn’t justify murder. She’s not innocent in this either.

[@natausheadunn3048]

I don't know I was unlocking my door and got jumped by a group of girls and I know they parents didn't know they out jumping on an adult sometimes we don't know what we will do till it happens to us ijs

[@shondraclemons8358]

​@@matildahoney3447 nobody said she was innocent however they shouldn't have followed her to her car they got what they got

[@shondraclemons8358]

​@@natausheadunn3048 facts

[@tashiaredd3421]

@@matildahoney3447 at the end of the day….. SHE HAD A RIGHT TO DEFEND HERSELF! PEROID!

[@miao.6685]

Hope she’s found not guilty. The mother should’ve been the adult in this situation and gotten her daughter under control.

[@eleashaeatman]

I don’t even know the whole story but when she said the girl spit on her, I said not guilty! 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@DANCINGequalsMYLIFE]

Right

[@organicsoulgumbo]

On god

[@Propahyo]

Lol actually she took it to far ,the spit ain’t made her bleed out & died 🩸

[@Texas_ice]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can’t with you!

[@jimbillproductions7248]

I dont understand. Why does a person who feels threatened leave and then puts themself back in that threatening situation?

[@kimberlynicholson7084]

Its called cray zee

[@shanapoteat380]

She didn't feel threatened, she wanted to show them, "You're not going to mess with me". She should have walked away. In a second a person life can change for the worst. I feel for the lost of life and the mother who witnessed her daughter's death in front of her eyes.

[@K.S.C.AllThings]

If you listen, she was still waiting on her food and she also went to the car to get her id to purchase smokes… also, if you look at the video footage, it clearly show where she made attempts to avoid them… once in the store, when they came back to confront her and the video show the daughter attempting to attack her. She went out a different door to go get her ID. Even still they followed her to her car, the tape show their car was the opposite direction. As she went to get her purse to head back into the store she noticed them approaching her and begin to back up . She paid for her food, went to get her ID and a group of six people start to approach her, the same 6 people who confronted her in the store where the young girls mother could barely get control of her to the point of her knocking her mothers milk shake out of her hand. This is a sad situation and my heart goes out to both of them but the video clearly shows the daughter was the aggressor. If I avoided the situation initially and need to get my food that I paid for, I should be able to do so… she was always the calm one throughout the entire video…

[@meeksglow2436]

She said something to them first stop trying to justify her killing an unarmed teenager and her group

[@meeksglow2436]

She pulled out a gun when she could have called the police she didn’t even know her right on when to fire her gun

[@PKL789]

I can’t listen to that screeching prosecutor! She is exactly like the one that spit! Screaming and spitting doesn’t make someone hear you!

[@justbeingmejenn6204]

So you shoot them?

[@lynnc8188]

I love old fashioned sidebars when you can hear them whispering 😂

[@eeviegrl]

,....And then they disrupt the side bar conversation w/more, louder noise. Hahaheehee

[@feurigerStern]

So true. You would think that they would know how to turn off the microphones.

[@elonawilliams4809]

Once that teenager spit on her it set the climate for this incident. After being followed I would have assumed that I was in extreme danger too.

[@just4now141]

Ya me too but I would've went to my purse to call 911 and drive away.. if one feels threatened you try to get away.. she had time to get into car and get her gun then exit car.. she had time to drive away.. but she wanted to win

[@raisingniyelli]

@@just4now141she could’ve been the bigger person but these teenagers these days never learn not saying baby girl deserved to die but we have to learn how to respect our elders and leave people alone

[@just4now141]

@@raisingniyelli yes definitely.. but the stories are conflicting on what really happened prior to the gun..

[@sondrabuonadonna]

I pray for this defendant and I especially will pray the outcome of this trial is that she is found not guilty

[@Monalisa0622]

Same

[@hotmessexpress7056]

Y'all weird.

[@tashasmith2548]

Me too

[@tristan583]

Lol

[@organicsoulgumbo]

Amen

[@naomilove4751]

I’m licensed to carry also this girl spit on her and followed her. Spitting on someone is assault. Therefore I don’t feel any sympathy for the 16 year old. Teach your children some respect because if a teenager or adult spit on me, age is out of the question.

[@tharealheat_5857]

God bless her and the child who lost their life , this generation of children needs the lords hands

[@Heseesyou]

John 3:19-21 King James Version 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

[@elle_722]

💯

[@Monalisa0622]

This young lady shouldn't even be in trial. She was put in a situation that was forced to take a life and now this. I hope that she is found not guilty and can move on with her life.

[@Janevelyn]

This prosecutor is so annoying. I’ve seen her in some other case in that same area and she’s abrasive as hell. She sounds in fact like just the sorta person who would engage in these silly situations!

[@mizzaquarius5505]

Agree 1000000% !!! 😬😬😬😬😬

[@naomimoon1617]

Agreed

[@storm_therykerrider8993]

Yess all that yelling is ANNOYING

[@quandaharding2977]

I was always told never get a lawyer that uses their voice and hands alot. They are never good for you prosecutor or not.

[@tashiaredd3421]

She thinks because she’s loud she’s commanding the room. But definitely not true!!

[@Camille-mv3mr]

If a person is being followed,the person who is doing the following is considered the aggressor and the enabler.Something I will never understand is your being told by the laws that are made in your state that you have a right to protect yourself,yet when you do protect yourself your treated like a culprit instead of a victim.You can't have it both ways either your allowed to defend yourself or not.Technically in my own opinion the law is telling you that you can't defend yourself.

[@emilyeerosew]

Your first sentence is the issue I had with the trayvon Martin trial, Zimmerman calls 911 and the lady tells him not to follow trayvon, he follows and approaches him with a gun after 911 told him not to... so he is following someone therefore the aggressor in the confrontation

[@Ellllaaa]

Well, there have to be "rules" to defending yourself, otherwise people can just go around killing people and always claim self defense. It has to be the last resort, keep in mind that in the constitution it also says that everybody has a right to LIFE, this also counts for the people that you're arguing/fighting with. If you have other choices then you should choose those first. In all honesty, do you think this woman would have DIED if she hadn't shot that person? Could she have not gone back into the store? Or not leave the store until the situation is under control, it already started inside the store, no? Or instead of grabbing her purse, just go inside her car and lock the doors? I mean I am very sorry for this lady, and I don't think she deserves what she is going through, but she had other choices, sadly. I think the right to self-defense is often being misinterpreted in the general public.

[@Ellllaaa]

@@emilyeerosew I will never ever understand how that man go away with self defense.... that's why I sometimes hate the jury system in the US.

[@NiaPe]

@@emilyeerosew Exactly! Near where I live there was a brother that got into an altercation with his older sibling, he claimed to have defended himself and the matter was done. He later, without provocation when to get a gun and shot his older sibling (reports say hour after the incident). He was no longer the victim, he became the aggressor and the perpetrator. Its not a hard concept to understand at all. Op is daft.

[@jordanspringfield9772]

exactly and ppl like george zimmerman/ppl like him are free after killing innocent beings.

[@A.Hoosier]

Great to see a young person stand her ground.

[@ArtTheSinger]

Until it’s your own dead.

[@SLAYSTAR1THEGOAT]

Ms. Cooper held herself together very well on that stand. To me she looks remorseful. Thats a lot to deal with. I honestly do not know what I would do if I felt threatened and someone spat on me. I don't blame her; I pray she's found not guilty. Condolences to the victim's family more importantly. Sad all around

[@mizzprettypink]

Honestly she spit on her and came after she walked to her car she definitely shouldn’t have followed her! I’m going to protect my self regardless idc how old they are ! Stay in a child’s place . The mother should’ve grabbed her daughter before it got to that part! If she didn’t have a gun they would have jumped her

[@Ellllaaa]

Then you may end up in court. The right to defend yourself does come with RULES.

[@shakitabananaa5651]

@@Ellllaaa well hopefully this woman is acquitted from all charges

[@Peace43587]

How could these children feel so comfortable arguing with a grown woman in front of their own Mother?

[@mec5371]

I hope she is acquitted as well.

[@eleashaeatman]

Exactly!

[@JetSetQueen465]

Her lawyer is not objecting to anything or saying “badgering”. Wow!! Crazy !! Her attorney sucks !!! This is sad on every level

[@difficultl.a.883]

That's because more than likely it's a Public Pretender!! INSANE!!

[@allenwilson3151]

I agree with you, her attorney is totally WACK. It's like he is setting her up to fall and get convicted. He is horrible attorney and she should demand another attorney

[@MoniqueBoea]

I said the same thing. He is just letting her badger her

[@tristan583]

Because he knows she belongs inside

[@lailanimessina1473]

@@difficultl.a.883 public pretender 🥴

[@hello0040]

the prosecutor trying to intimidate her by raising her voice. ridiculous. just use your words.

[@readyreckoner1592]

We must pray for everyone involved. Especially the defendant.

[@carmeneckmann8841]

Yes, may the Lord have His hand upon every aspect of this trial. I pray the defendant gets a fair trial.

[@judgejenny2251]

So true, so true.

[@charmainecrumby7186]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MsAmique]

Self defense!! I can totally understand the position she was put in.

[@charmainecrumby7186]

I hav my 40 on me at allllllll times.. wen I order food.. go to store... gas station.. pikk my son up... so idk y thts a problem.. I only say .y she didn't keep it on her at allll times they wouldn't hav anythg else to speak bout other thn the decision to shoot

[@pattil7947]

She got to her car to get her gun, hindsight - should have just driven away 😔

[@mpalmer7800]

Had she not a gun she’d have called cops are drove away but she knew the power was her because she had a gun full and loaded

[@keyonnadarrough2747]

She was waiting for her food, it's 6 ppl she has to worry about while waiting for her food, when she went out to get her licensed firearm which is for her protection, they followed her to her vehicle, please make it make sense to me how she should have just left

[@sophiapollard2788]

She was angry and didn’t want to feel punked….😢

[@shondraclemons8358]

​@@sophiapollard2788 punked by punks

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

So they can follow her ?

[@angelfishfish1]

I see the Regret on her face and hear it in her voice 😢 my sincere condolences to the family. This young woman realizes her mistake. She’s not proud or feeling good about what she did. 😢

[@schauntaevicks7654]

Yes I feel the same way 😢 she was afraid u can tell shit so sad

[@j.daniels1548]

It’s not a mistake to go to your vehicle to grab a gun and shoot someone. She chose not to get in her vehicle and drive away like an adult and that is why she is sitting in a court room. This was not self-defense, and she needs to go to prison for a long time.

[@j.daniels1548]

@Shaunna L I’m not saying the ratchet mother and her daughter were not wrong, but if this female had an opportunity to open her door and get her purse, she also had an opportunity to get in the car and drive away. As a man, this is just how I logically view this. I have to divorce my feelings and emotions and use logic.

[@munecaent]

A foul or troubled mouth is no match for a GUN sooooo many cowards in today's society, and yet no one is ready for the consequences. I was born in the 70's but I can remember immature grown women arguing and fighting with teens when I was a teen. Words only hurt when they are true, but still, they do not kill....with all the injustices in the world when will some ppl understand they are literally the sacrificial lamb when they make REALLY STUPID decisions no matter how sorry they are LATER....I have had many UGLY things said to me in public and on social media (by ppl I DO NOT KNOW)..that's fine misery loves company...I simply can't contribute to what may be both of OUR demises...so in the wise words of Floaters....."Float On"

[@millermiller9258]

Yes she does, if she so scared like she say she was then she would have let, but no, she knew she had that gun and she wanted to use it, that’s not self defense.

[@miao.6685]

Prosecutor comes off very aggressive… almost like she’s badgering the witness. Hard to see her perspective

[@shontell7]

That’s one loud aggressive prosecutor.

[@Byeleavemealone2]

Right

[@luluxinator7935]

Seriously she's so obnoxious 😫😫just a jerk of a woman

[@rodreigoRoss]

Ghetto Fab prosecutor

[@mec5371]

I sure hope they don’t find her guilty of murder. It seems like it would be self defense or manslaughter

[@Helloari13]

She was spot on and followed by those teenagers and they were literally threatening her life. Of course she’s scared and going to defend herself. Anybody would when you have a group of people trying to harm you and jump you

[@rodneycooke6538]

She should’ve left but did not

[@83janell]

Who?

[@sunkissed38queen89]

That girl assaulted her first by spitting on her smh I don’t feel sorry for whoever lost their life. Her mother should have taught her daughter some manners instead of running around being a hot ghetto mess! Smh

[@Teddy-5733]

You are an example of Darwinism at its finest. No doubt you don’t have a clue what that means. 🥷🏿🦫🗿

[@Biancareneetv]

It’s so much going on, I never even heard about this.🤦🏾‍♀️😥💯

[@reneerenee5073]

Stand your ground in full effect. Teach your kids better 👍🏾

[@backtodivinity3724]

“I spit on b.tches” and the actually doing it ??! On top of following her to her car ??? I’m sorry … the outcome is very unfortunate but that’s crossing the line.

[@theeradiantgoddess]

It is sad she lost her life but why was she following her to her car ? Clearly she didn't want any problems and why wasn't she listening to her mom when she was trying to send her away?!!! First of all I don't cuss around my mom and I would'nt act like that over some nonsense. Her mom should have gotten her teenager together. Young people stop being so confrontational people out here are carrying and mentally ill. It's not worth it to risk your life for nonsense.

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

Straight up

[@karenharlem4813]

You ain’t never lied

[@SoleahWright]

Period. 29yrs Old With A Child Of My Own And I DO NOT Curse In Front Of My Mama

[@AKA-Nana]

There are so many times that a pivot in the situation could have changed everything. Split second decisions can make the difference between life and death. Also, we live in a time where egos, flippant comments and lack of care for humanity is too prevalent. Sad all around

[@kwazimokava]

Yes i agree lack of care and some peoples ego's are fragile and cause some to do crazy things.

[@organicsoulgumbo]

You must mean the spit 🧐

[@carol89589]

This is a lesson in how NOT to deal with conflict. Vengeance is definitely not ours!

[@wandasanders9043]

Show ain't, that's the CREATERS job, not ours.

[@shondraclemons8358]

​@@wandasanders9043 creators

[@shondraclemons8358]

Is that out your bible????

[@cruisecontrol7911]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@83janell]

These kids will learn to leave people alone. That female attorney was so loud 🫤

[@nia4842]

One of the rules given in the hood or hood adjacent is not to spit on someone. It's the ultimate sign of disrespect. They intended to really disrespect her, and now a daughter is gone. Hope it was worth it. Now, there's been a mistrial, and a life might've been lost over absolutely nothing.

[@Estecuban]

That’s not a “hood” rule, it’s a human rule

[@nia4842]

@@Estecuban So, a hood rule?

[@brandysexton0323]

@@Estecuban we all come from one hood or another. "Hood" means neighborhood. Hood don't belong to any one group of people, except for those who live in that particular hood.

[@arimasmemphis4061]

Life was still lost for absolutely nothing, whether she gets off or not. That was a senseless death, anyway.

[@arimasmemphis4061]

@@brandysexton0323 They mean 'The hood', not 'A Hood'.

[@redciroc1211]

This black prosecutor lady sound like she's out in the streets arguing with her man

[@Estecuban]

She should not have been charged. This is a clear case of stand your ground. Not only was the prosecution speaking in a loud and confrontational tone but she was also badgering the witness

[@mschoctaw7726]

Yes she was definitely being a bully and very agressive. Pathetic prosecutor.

[@just4now141]

She wasn't standing her ground.. she was not at home she left the store she was safe in her car!! Then she decides to exit her car going to the threat again?!!! This is mutual combat

[@shamonicastone8592]

They denied it!

[@PeanutDaMan6]

Y’all are mad at the prosecutors tone but she’s actually correct. She’s exposing the aggressiveness BOTH sides displayed in the confrontation and the fact that the defendant chose to walk to the door they were at while there was another door available. She exposes that they had to walk out the same door and her car happened to be by that door. She exposes that this woman SPIT before she fired the shot and if she was so scared she could have avoided all of these instances after the initial confrontation. She’s painting the defendant as someone involved as well as the victim VS making her the sole victim without a role in the outcome.

[@ANEESANiCOLE11144422]

The girl stopped being a victim when she cock her mouth to spit on somebody. She right way she belong & you don't have to look or act scared to be scared. Scared ppl react very fast off reflex. Like a scared person who's never been in a fight before vs a bully. The bully gone always go in with confidence thinking it's gone be slight while the true scared person is plotting on how to win. how to beat this person you sound dumb. Ppl think they shit don't stink or they invisible or something. The “victim” in this case was never the victim she was big and bad til she ran into someone big and badder! she victimized herself and met her fate she thought she was grown putting on for her mama and her mama ain't even spare or save her smh.

[@lynguy8824]

Not guilty. One should not be spat on followed confronted continue to advance on you. She should not have been charged in the first place.

[@douglasanderson5516]

Who gets spit on and remain calm unless you have a plan to get your get back??

[@yettabonez5777]

Exactly, especially if you're taught as child that spitting period is nasty and to spit on a person is the NASTIEST thing one can ever do! I don't know anyone who'd simply remain calm after being spat on....

[@douglasanderson5516]

@@yettabonez5777 Must not have gotten on her or she was never spat at.

[@dudemorris7769]

@@yettabonez5777 you’re exactly correct!

[@NessaD]

@@yettabonez5777 It may sound crazy but some people are calm when something disgusting happens to them as a mental health specialist I try my best to stay calm if or when a patient attempts to spit on me or does something disgusting...

[@keyonnadarrough2747]

Who continues to walk up on somebody with a gun?

[@sunkissed38queen89]

I don’t like that prosecutor. She needs to find another profession! Perhaps working at a men’s prison or boot camp! Loud for no reason at all smh

[@corneliustimmons8507]

Lock the mom up. She should pay for daughter action. She did not stop her daughter an friends

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

Straight up

[@magicalmergoddezztarot]

ThiS is a lot for her too go through. I’m just praying for her & everyone involved for the most ReiGHTioUS Fair & Peaceful outcome 💙

[@carolynbecton9287]

Why is the counselor screaming so ghetto…stop Hollaring…So sound …oxymoron…Lol

[@tplayne85]

And why do you sound so illiterate

[@valenciaarnold6065]

The cross examination was very annoying.

[@pattil7947]

If found guilty she has no one to blame but herself. Use wisdom when opening your mouth…it can lead to misery 😔

[@gregorymontgomery2717]

Exactly!!!

[@wandasanders9043]

Your absolutely right.

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

I guess the daughter and mother too

[@AshelyBuchanan]

Rip to the child whose life was taken forever. Killing can never be undone.

[@newnana9070]

That’s why you don’t mess with people. Her mother could have prevented this by being a mother and easing her daughter to be respectful and not a ghetto hood rat and joining her in this bs.

[@Scythesyn]

Lmaoo “while you were out there spittin and shootin” wtf

[@pamelapalmer2832]

Sounds like the prosecutor is yelling at her.

[@millermiller9258]

Prosecutors are taught to be aggressive, but her lawyer shouldn’t have let her testify, she literally just told the courts, she was the aggressor the beginning and at the end

[@demitra5148]

If u spit on someone is assault… then u should be able to defend yourself

[@TheAntidoteCandle]

How you sound when this girl spit on her as well before shooting her

[@rosalindbrown1257]

She’s guilty because she went to her to get a weapon and used it. If she had gone to her car to wait for them to leave and then if the came to her car to continue the argument and possibly fight herself and her sister and friend in the car, she should’ve started the car and backed up to leave. If they prevented them from leaving they were the aggressors and she would have the right to shot the gun in the air to deter them until police came. Her temper made her act with poor judgment and caused 2 lives, the pregnant girl and her unborn baby. GUILTY!!

[@tranquilrabies]

She's so afraid for her life! However, she bravely heads back in to pick up her $7 order...

[@jrrm7869]

I would love to see how you'd react lol. You'd probably do the same thing dumbass.

[@dudemorris7769]

There was no pregnant girl shot and killed. The pregnant woman was the mother of the 16 year old that was killed.

[@DaChosen1_220]

Wait I’m confused I thought the mother was pregnant?! I didn’t know the victim was pregnant.

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

NEVER shoot a weapon in the air! Science dictates what goes up, WILL come down, and that bullet could hit an innocent person, wherever that is! Do you think before you lay out these scenarios? So *what* if the person was pregnant! Does that give them a right to go around *spitting* on people, stalking them and acting the aggressor? Pregnancy is not some *sacred* state of being, that automatically elevates the pregnant person to being "good" just because they're incubating. With that kind of temperament, we may have seen someone spared a life of becoming the victim of a parent dealing with mental instability, leading to child abuse and neglect. Looks like a generational curse cut short in it's tracks.

[@LuvMyFameDiva]

I understand her decision, her attorney doesn't make me confident in his abilities to help her beat this case.

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

I absolutely understand sis, I honestly do

[@colormebrave2231]

In florida spitting on someone is a crime. In Florida, spitting constitutes battery, not assault. In TX , Texas law recognizes spitting on someone as a crime, since an assault is classified as: intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse

[@allenwilson3151]

I agree most people don't understand just simply stalking under the law in Ohio it's called "causing the person to believe you are going to cause bodily injuries"

[@Lexydee493]

This is obvious that she was “talking on the phone” loudly trying to provoke the deceased because she knew she had a firearm inside the vehicle. When the deceased responded in a disrespectful manner instead of just leaving after getting spit on she “went to get her id and her firearm.” If she was truly non confrontational she would’ve just left! This lady is guilty. She may not be found guilty but she’s guilty in her heart of provoking and murdering a 16 year old! If someone spits on me I’m dragging them right there I’m not going to get a firearm. At the same time, what true carrier do you know ever leaves their firearm in the vehicle! This is trash! The fact that she keeps taking drinks to marinate her lies is completely aggy! Prayers for all involved.

[@ashleylyles157]

They need to fire this lady she too damn loud. I wouldn’t be able to take her serious this is court not the club. She thought she was doing a good job smh.

[@douglasanderson5516]

Sad situation all around for everyone. RIP Young lady who got shot and killed probably should have been a little more obedient to her mom's words and directions and maybe she'd be alive today.

[@robingagan6288]

You don’t murder someone because they’re rude to you

[@korreyhenfield7376]

Bingo ‼️ at the end of the day your actions cause that effect no more how it turn out you sat & thought about it before you reacted to it everybody wrong but they can’t say she didn’t try to walk away from the situation , & was calm the whole time 🤨 , like I said the mother should be charged as well 💯💯

[@texcoco41]

@@robingagan6288 yeah but people should teach their children that people can be provoked to be violent over words. It's a fact of life. Kids aren't being raised with discipline and respect these days and some people won't fight you they will just shoot.

[@robingagan6288]

@@texcoco41 true but she should have walked away. Sticks and stones

[@dudemorris7769]

@@texcoco41 she’s a big woman herself. Absolutely not anything in this world would make me believe she was in fear of her life. According to all witnesses that she was the aggressor while the Mother was constantly tried to de escalate the situation by talking to the kids and woman. None of them were wearing a mask during the actual shut down of the country so she wasn’t worried about those girls and covid. She had 2 other people with her so there’s no reason she would be afraid, 5 teens against 3 grown women isn’t even a tiff.

[@overcomer8691]

Why is she yelling - I’m done watching this. I get the job that must be done - at the same time to yelll - so loudly -is a bit much . May God have His way and help us all this yelling is too much .

[@wadaboyy]

It’s a form of intimidation and agreed the yelling is very annoying like she’s trying to prove something. Uggh

[@PrayingSingleMama]

So aggressive I don’t like it either!

[@DiUnadulteratedTruth]

The prosecutor's voice is so annoying. Geez!

[@Byeleavemealone2]

😂exactly

[@moedosia8133]

What ever happened to greeting one another I don't care what you run into in life you have to to be TACTFUL..... Treat others how you would like to be treated... Common sense missing in this world, it's a beautiful place.... SPREAD LOVE NOT HATE....

[@charmainecrumby7186]

1st time hearing of this case... where can I get it from the start?

[@karylcostage7437]

When you purchase food at WaWa, they give you an empty bag to put your Food in. It shows you paid and the receipt is in the bag

[@PrayingSingleMama]

Not in Va. No bag unless you ask and the number is placed in a basket

[@nataliebradybroaddus2373]

Not all

[@staycesedgwick9557]

Facts. In Virginia they hand it to you as is and you put the paid receipt in the basket.

[@iamzyire]

Counsel ratchet as hell.

[@tranquilrabies]

Something is seriously wrong with this individual. Her elevator doesn't go all the way up to the penthouse.

[@chumchum4393]

😂🎉

[@wandasanders9043]

Funny.

[@kenyottabean2143]

Yes she been bullied in her life u can tell

[@tda2520]

The prosecutor is loud and unprofessional, sounds terrible!! I just pray it’s a fair trial and that justice is served appropriately.

[@korreyhenfield7376]

This a everyday situation Everybody on this post gone run to that store if they mama call them & tell them a young lady messing with them , that’s jus your first mind now how you handle it is in our hands & Clearly they pick violence at the end of the day she has all right to defend herself 6 Against 1 is crazy than you following me too my car , keep in mind she was calm the whole time walked away many time continue to order food & try To Buy tobacco & yet they still on the bullshit who really in the wrong , Yall judging off emotions, Not Facts

[@tipsims5997]

Factually... All this could've been avoided if she'd gotten in her car and left. Yet, she conciously grabbed her gun with every intention of using it. The prosecutor will hold that against her.

[@korreyhenfield7376]

Everyone keep saying she could of left but let’s not forget she went to the store to put air in her 2 back tires in the first place , & why do she have to leave when they bring the aggressor she walking away & around them so it’s no problem , yet they picking but she wrong 🫤

[@dro2real836]

16 or not, she conducted herself in a way that was confrontational and didn’t leave Ms. Cooper time to process whether or not she was 16 or an adult That’s what I’ve been saying I also have noticed many people bring up the fact that the victim was only 16 years old, but Miss Cooper didn’t know the age of this young lady, until after she was put in a situation to defend herself by shooting miss McClendon

[@dro2real836]

@@korreyhenfield7376 that’s what I’m saying what makes them so privileged that even though their car is in the totally opposite direction of Miss Cooper’s car that they should be allowed to follow her to her vehicle in a large group they could’ve just as easily turned in the opposite direction and got in their vehicle and left if anything, I think this young girl’s mother should be held responsible for her death because she placed her daughter in that situation. There’s no way I’m bringing my teenage daughter out with me at midnight just to buy a milkshake. The fact of the matter is they felt overconfident because they outnumbered Miss Cooper and they were trying to bully her and someone pay the price. Now they want this lady to be locked up for a long time and want people to feel sorry for them. They need to realize actions have consequences you know the old adage play stupid games win stupid prizes If this had escalated, and all of these individuals had jumped Miss Cooper. I can think of at least three or four ways she could’ve been injured or even killed by the large group of people who was menacing her.

[@buyingrealestateinsouthflo1512]

I can not even watch & listen to the prosecutor cross exam this young lady. Her voice is very annoying and too load. Like she was trying too hard to get the young lady upset, but it didn't work.

[@wheeless05]

The quality of the audio is so bad I can't get into the information. It's drafting when it's only coming through one headphone.

[@pauldalton5575]

I feel like her defense just sent her down the river. The defense us worst I have ever seen .

[@Kaustic410]

Is the audio this bad on every video for this case ?

[@alwaysagoodlaugh9280]

If we can hear the side bar you know damn well the jury can hear the sidebar.

[@darrengreen9273]

16 year old was her own demise.

[@davemac1000]

If you can go to jail for telling a lie she would be doing life.

[@keyonnadarrough2747]

Where's the lies. How about the 16 yr Olds family up there liying saying that the 16 yr old was the only arguing & saying mess to her, be for real now, 7 ppl 1 grown up who should have gotten on her bunch to just get in the car & go in the first place...& these little girls dressed like little hood ratts just isn't going to not say things along with the 16 yr old. Like that is well known

[@moodydearest]

Something is wrong with you people siding with the wolf pack.

[@TheAntidoteCandle]

This girl needs to be locked up abroad

[@scarlettlightsey2352]

The 16 year old was 100% in the wrong. This I'd not acceptable. However......get in your car, call the police, leave until the police get there....many other options. And yes I'm aware she didn't HAVE to, but she could have and this child would still be alive :( it didn't have to end this way. She had other options than to shoot. She should be held legally responsible for taking her life. Again I am in no way condoning what the 16 yr old did, however if I am in fear of my life the last thing I'm going to do is re-enter the place where what I am afraid of us 🤦🏻‍♀ I don't give a damn about her groceries. Those could've waited until the cops came. This is sad all around.

[@t.3175]

Your experience with calling the police is different than african Americans. They come to help you... her calling the police while she was armed would be risking her life with those deemed to "serve & protect". Your reality is not everyone else.

[@allyouget320]

Duval cops never show up unless your white

[@patriciathornton9877]

She should not be on Trial...SHAME on The Prosecutor and all involved!

[@mahoganysoul1798]

NOT GUILTY! 🙏🏾🤞🏾

[@Kali2Htwn]

Idc how old your child is if they want to jump bad , it’s always repercussions for every action. Raise them better

[@millermiller9258]

I wonder if this a lawyer her family seek or a court appointed counsel, because he didn’t help his client at all

[@wandasanders9043]

I would be crying, uncontrollable. Fear, sorrowful, scared , sadness regretful.She doesn't have any EMOTIONS.

[@shondraclemons8358]

People react differently

[@LeLa1ful]

To be her own defense she has to speak clearly. Unfortunately it’s to late to cry uncontrollably on the stand.

[@schauntaevicks7654]

She does have emotions nobody knows what she is going through either especially after killing someone this is sad on both ends. Miss.Cooper was defending herself young people need to stay in their lane

[@laries3140]

She definitely has emotions that she is trying to hide. She’s doing it well, but actually not good enough since it’s detectable 😉

[@angelanelson2275]

She Numb

[@tonyautonga]

Why is the female counseling holler so loud. I can't even watch her she given me a headache all that talk and so loud the girl right in front of you.

[@thatcatboab]

Voice is going right through me too. Pity her man.. if she's got one.!

[@thatcatboab]

@anxietykicker32 Yes what she said was fine, good prosecutor. Was maybe just because I had earphones on.x

[@millermiller9258]

I think the prosecutor did a good job, she basically made Cooper, admit to being the initial aggressor

[@douglasanderson5516]

You can't remember if the spit got on your clothes or body or face?🤔

[@korreyhenfield7376]

It was 3 years ago you not gone remember that too , definitely if she was calm the whole time 🤨

[@kyng6997]

No because it soon as it left the girls mouth she blacked out into rage

[@korreyhenfield7376]

That’s understandable that’s why she don’t remember but why would you spit at anybody tho

[@douglasanderson5516]

@@kyng6997 why would she black out into rage?

[@wordplay6665]

That means it didn’t. I’ll remember if someone spit on me from 1999

[@carlfolcojr.3497]

She went out to get the gun because she was feeling threatened. That doesn't mean she was in fear for her life. She pulled out the gun as a ways and means.

[@APC-yr5fi]

If I was in fear of my life..I would get to my car..call the police...at that time..especially they followed me back to the car...

[@audquetteharris9079]

Not everyone is like you

[@APC-yr5fi]

@@audquetteharris9079 or you...

[@kathismith7441]

This prosecutor didn’t even know what a leading question is..terrible attorney. Loud obnoxious.

[@Beutifullove7777]

Girl say exactly what you said too! You said “ HOLD ON I GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU” Just get in the car call the police… shut up. Murderer

[@millermiller9258]

Exactly, and if you ask me, I think it’s premeditated, she walks back to the car, get the gun and spit; she was ready to cause harm. She could have simply gotten in the car and drove away

[@peachezplaitzlyfetingz]

I agree

[@TheAntidoteCandle]

MUR DER ER. That’s all she is

[@ameerahelijet6449]

She's going to jail. Her lawyer is trash and the prosecutor is baiting her. She was calm in the beginning and with the prosecutor, you can tell she looks annoyed. She is trying her best to keep her composure. Should've just got in her car and drove away if she was able to.

[@lifewithsha4783]

It’s Sad she’s guilty but she seems sad about shooting that girl

[@laries3140]

Exactly. People for some reason saying she’s not showing any emotions and or doesn’t have them. That’s crazy folks can’t read people like that, but have the audacity to hand down such harsh judgements about others.

[@Byeleavemealone2]

Fr the prosecutor makes me sick

[@magicworld3242]

You can look at her face and tell she's guilty. She don't even look like she cares at all.

[@corneliustimmons8507]

Prosecutor get no points for this trail hope she don't run for know office

[@goose7574]

Is anybody else having issues hearing this?