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- Age: 23
- Resided: Queens, New York
- Died: November 25, 2006
- Two children: Jada, 5, and Jordan, 2
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Sean Bell was shot and killed by plain-clothed police officers outside a strip club in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, on November 25, 2006. Bell and his friends were leaving the club on the night before Bell's wedding.
Three officers were indicted for the shooting. The Sean Bell trial ended on April 25, 2008. NYPD officers Michael Oliver, Marc Cooper and Gescard F. Isnora were found not guilty and acquitted on all charges.
Sean Bell Shooting
The police officers had the strip club under surveillance when the incident occurred. The officers were in plain clothes. On the night of the shooting officers claim they heard Bell's friend Joseph Guzman say "yo, get my gun" upon leaving the club after an alleged argument with a woman inside.An undercover detective followed Bell and his friends as they left the club. He allegedly told Bell to put his hands up, but Bell accelerated the car, and hit another officer and unmarked police van. Victims testified that the detectives never identified themselves and approached with weapons drawn. A hail of 50 shots were fired at the car containing Bell and his friends.
Police testified that they believed Bell was reaching for a gun but no gun was ever found. Two of his friends, Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield, were wounded. Bell was shot four times in the neck and torso. Guzman was shot 19 times, and Benefield was shot three times.
Sean Bell Trial Verdict
After seven weeks of testimony, the Sean Bell Trial came to a conclusion on April 25, 2008. Three officers were charged with shooting Bell. Michael Oliver, Marc Cooper, and Gescard F. Isnora were acquitted on all charges after the judge could not find guilt beyond a reason of doubt. The family of Bell was escorted out of the courthouse by Reverend Al Sharpton, who supported the family throughout the trial.-
Sean Bell on Amazon
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Carolan's Receipt: The Music of Carolan, Vol. 1 - $13.96
Derek Bell recorded Carolan's Receipt in 1975, the same year he joined the Chieftains. This was one of the first LPs devoted to the music of the blind harper Turlough O'Caro...Amazon
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Sean Bell on Amazon
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Carolan's Receipt: The Music of Carolan, Vol. 1 - $13.96
Derek Bell recorded Carolan's Receipt in 1975, the same year he joined the Chieftains. This was one of the first LPs devoted to the music of the blind harper Turlough O'Caro...Amazon
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Sean Bell Questions
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Who will win the current Lamborghini Pink Slip race between Lil Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston? 3 AnswersAfter watching of the videos and checking out all the cars (and guys) I feel as though Lil Bow Wow can take them both. Look at that car! Holy cow its beautiful!... read more -
Write a synopsis of the new book "Behind The Bell" by Screech (Dustin Diamond). 3 AnswersDustin Diamond's new tell-all memoir, "Behind the Bell" details Dustin's time spent on the set of the hit 'tween show, Saved By the Bell. Inside, Dustin relives... read more
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Sean Bell on Amazon
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Carolan's Receipt: The Music of Carolan, Vol. 1 - $13.96
Derek Bell recorded Carolan's Receipt in 1975, the same year he joined the Chieftains. This was one of the first LPs devoted to the music of the blind harper Turlough O'Caro...Amazon
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