Michael Proctor Takes the Fifth and Every Case He Worked Inherits a Question, No Death Penalty for Nick Reiner, a Wagon in Largo

Former Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor invoked his Fifth Amendment right rather than answer questions at a hearing in a Milton murder case he led — the 2021 killing of 25-year-old Marquis Simmons. Judge Peter Krupp allowed it after a sidebar his defense counsel was barred from joining. Defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio, who is seeking dismissal of charges against Myles Omari King, 26, said Proctor's lawyer had twice indicated he would testify. Proctor was dishonorably discharged over messages found on his phone during the Karen Read prosecution; he has not been charged with any crime, and invoking the Fifth is not evidence of wrongdoing. Prosecutors say the victim identified King before he died, and that phone records and surveillance link him to the shooting. Also: Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced he will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, 33, charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner — citing a review of aggravating and mitigating factors and input from the surviving siblings. And in Largo, prosecutors showed video they say depicts Tomasz Kosowski leaving Steven Cozzi's law office pulling a wagon.Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll!Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.