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You mentioned in a prior post that Jabbar's brothers had not been "entirely out of trouble". Recall that I suspected gang activity early in the thread. Terelle's gang may have played a part in pressuring him and/or arming him. Now Mom and Dad have the burden of a defense attorney. Statistically, the cost of defending a legitimate self-defense shooting where the shooter is acquitted of criminal wrongdoing runs over $75,000 (in 1999).

I hadn't thought about the need for a defense attorney for Terelle. You know what I was just thinking? What if one of the gang members is making Terelle "take the rap"? Could the police be that "off"? I doubt it. Grasping at straws. Just can't believe Jabbar's own brother would kill him. But then . . . those damn drugs and gang life-style. I'm going to call Mary tonight. I probably won't say much except to inquire about her health and if there's anything I can do to help. I'll tell her that you are all concerned for her and that you're praying for her and her family.