Bakari Henderson trial: "Necessary" witness may not show up to testify in Greece
CBS News September 20, 2018, 7:38 AM
Phil and Jill Henderson, parents of a 22-year-old American who was beaten to death on Greek island of Zakynthos, kept a positive outlook this week as they began a journey for justice. CBS News spoke to them as they set out to face the alleged killers of their son, Bakari Henderson, in a trial set to begin Friday.
"Justice for me and my family would be that the guys who did this... would definitely get the max sentence for what they've done to this family," Phil told "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller.
There are nine defendants, mostly of Serbian descent. Six could face a life sentence if convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Three others face lesser charges.
The brutal beating of Bakari was captured on video and prosecutors are said to be confident they have a strong case. But CBS News has learned an important witness likely won't be in court to testify.
Bakari was in Greece last year on a photo shoot for a clothing line he was launching. Three friends who were with him have also been summoned to testify. But multiple sources tell CBS News one of those friends is unlikely to show up.
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