Retrial of Martha Winkler’s Force Case

A federal jury is back in session for the retrial of Martha Winkler’s 2014 arrest case, where she suffered skull fractures after being taken to the ground by Phoenix officer Jason Gillespie during a heated argument over lottery tickets. The original verdict favored the officer, but a new trial was ordered after jury instruction errors. Winkler’s team claims excessive force worsened her mental health, while the defense argues she escalated the situation and resisted arrest — force they say was reasonable and necessary. The prosecution will highlight her mental health struggles during the arrest, while the defense will counter that her decline stemmed from pre-existing conditions and poor treatment adherence. With seven days of testimony ahead, the jury must decide if the arrest was excessive and what damages — if any — should be awarded. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de85e38c477df26a