Brothers accused of carrying out killing orchestrated by pastor
Opening statements could come as early as Tuesday in the trial of two brothers accused of carrying out a murder-for-hire scheme orchestrated by Baltimore pastor Kevin Pushia, who pleaded guilty to ordering the death of a legally blind and mentally disabled man to fraudulently collect $1.4 million in life insurance.
Brothers James Omar Clea III and Kareem Jamal Clea (pronounced "klee") are each charged with conspiring to kill Lemuel Wallace, a 37-year-old group-home resident who was shot in the head on Feb. 4, 2009, and left to die in a bathroom stall at Leakin Park.
Prosecutors claim that James Clea, 33, introduced Pushia to his brother, who was then paid $50,000 in church funds by the pastor to execute Wallace. Kareem Clea, who turns 28 on Thursday, is also charged with murder and various handgun violations.
He broke at least 3 commandants. His boss is not going to be happy with him.
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ReplyDeleteWow....i grew up with the Clea kids in South Baltimore. The family ran many lucrative businesses in Cherry Hill. I also know Kevin pushia from his southern Baptist church days.....he was materialistic then
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