James McDonald
ON THE RECORD · 9 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I’m not gonna send another Black man to prison,”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
McDonald told reporters outside court why he was reluctant to testify against Davis.
“I don't want to send him to prison, even though we don't like each other.”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
James McDonald explained why he did not wish to give testimony that would harm Duane Davis.
“Me or anybody else bringing up the dead is wrong,”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
James McDonald voiced his objection to testifying about deceased individuals.
“What you’re going through, brother, is what you’re going through,”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
McDonald addressed defendant Duane Davis directly from the witness stand.
“I didn't want to be a part of it.”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
James McDonald explained to Duane Davis why he preferred not to participate in the trial proceedings.
“things that was going on, people ain’t talked about them in 30 years. Today ain’t one of them.”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
McDonald refused to discuss past gang-related events during his court testimony.
“I’m aware of a lot of things,”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
McDonald responded to questioning on the witness stand regarding the 1996 beating of Orlando Anderson.
“you'd better treat me as a hostile witness.”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
James McDonald advised the court on how to treat his reluctant testimony.
“Here I am explaining to people what I used to be. I'm not proud of that,”
James McDonald · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
James McDonald reflected on his past gang affiliations while testifying in court.