Michael Mattioli homicide trial Day 4: Defense presents its case
Attorneys for Michael Mattioli, who is accused of applying a deadly chokehold on Joel Acevedo during an April 2020 fight, will present their defense today.
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Attorneys for Michael Mattioli, who is accused of applying a deadly chokehold on Joel Acevedo during an April 2020 fight, will present their defense today.
Michael Mattioli resigned from the Milwaukee police force in September 2020 after charges in Joel Acevedo's death were filed against him.
Mattioli was off-duty when he and Joel Acevedo got into an argument at Mattioli's home. Acevedo died six days later after Mattioli applied a chokehold on him.
Here's a look at the people expected to play key roles during the trial of Michael Mattioli, who put Joel Acevedo in a chokehold while off duty.