A witness in the murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' turned combative on the stand, refusing to answer questions that could incriminate the defendant. The witness said he had little love for the man on trial, but drew the line at questions he believed could send him to prison.
The witness digs in
Courtroom tension spiked when the witness, whose name wasn't released, pushed back against a line of questioning. He became argumentative and stopped answering, saying he wouldn't help put Duane 'Keffe D' away. The outburst forced a brief halt in proceedings while the judge conferred with attorneys.
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A reluctance to condemn
The witness's refusal didn't come from affection for the defendant. He said outright he had little love for him. But that didn't extend to handing over answers that might seal a conviction. The standoff highlights a recurring problem in high-stakes trials: witnesses who fear the consequences of their own testimony more than they fear contempt.
Prosecutors now have a witness who's effectively shut down. Whether they can salvage the testimony depends on how the court handles the refusal. The judge could compel answers, hold the witness in contempt, or let it slide. None of those options are quick, and the trial's pace is already under scrutiny.
The case continues. The next hearing is expected to address how to move forward with a witness who won't talk.
