Former Olympic equestrian acquitted of shootings because of insanity; Morris prosecutor issues statement
Morris County Prosecutor’s Business Difficulties Assertion
on Point out vs. Michael Barisone Verdict
April 14, 2022
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, To start with Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker announce a jury has uncovered Michael Barisone, 57, not guilty by explanation of madness on expenses of attempted murder and possession of a weapon for an illegal function.
The demo was related to a taking pictures that occurred on Aug. 7, 2019, in Washington Township. On Dec. 18, 2019, an indictment was returned charging Barisone with two (2) counts of tried murder, crimes of the initial degree, and two (2) counts of possession of a weapon for an illegal function, crimes of the next diploma.
The jury observed Barisone not responsible of one rely of first diploma attempted murder and 1 rely of next degree possession of a weapon for illegal reason. The jury discovered Barisone not responsible on the remaining two expenses.
A not guilty by reason of madness disposition hearing is scheduled in advance of Judge Taylor on Might 17, 2022.
Barisone was tried out right before the Hon. Stephen J. Taylor and a jury among March 28, 2022 and April 11, 2022. The Point out was represented at demo by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn and Assistant Prosecutor Alexander Bennett.
A online video recording of Prosecutor Carroll’s statement is readily available below.
Video assertion by Morris Prosecutor Robert Carroll:
https://www.youtube.com/enjoy?v=QZq6mwB6X80
“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Business office would like to make a general public statement now on the jury’s verdict in the State vs. Michael Barisone.
“Firstly, we would like to thank the jury for their perseverance and perseverance throughout this prolonged demo. I imagine Decide Stephen Taylor presided around an powerful trial dependable with the regulation.
“I would like to commend Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn and Assistant Prosecutor Alexander Bennett on their extensive and meticulous prosecution of this case.
“I would also like to thank the Washington Township Police Division, Morris County Sheriff’s Place of work Criminal offense Scene Investigation Device, and Morris County Prosecutor’s Place of work Major Crimes and High-Tech Crimes units for their considerable efforts. This situation required a multi-faceted investigation, like conducting quite a few interviews, healthcare assessments, superior tech examinations, forensics and other assessment.
“I applaud the cooperative attempts of our community law enforcement agencies for their owing diligence. When dissatisfied with the consequence, in retaining with our commitment to the integrity of the prison justice system, the verdict need to be highly regarded. I admit the circumstance has elicited solid thoughts when it arrives to how the community sights the defendant and victims in this subject, and I question that the general public respect the jury members and their determination.”
