Who is Sophia Negroponte and what is she accused of?

Sophia Negroponte, adopted daughter of former US intelligence director John Negroponte, has been convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her friend Yousuf Rasmussen.

Why was Sophia Negroponte retried for murder?

Her first conviction was overturned by an appeals court due to errors in the original trial's evidence presentation and witness testimony.

What was the outcome of Sophia Negroponte's second trial?

The second jury found Sophia Negroponte guilty of second-degree murder, reaching the same verdict as the first trial.

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Ex-Intel Chief's Daughter Convicted Again in Fatal Stabbing

22 Nov

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Summary

Sophia Negroponte, daughter of ex-US intelligence director, convicted again.
The conviction is for the 2020 fatal stabbing of her friend Yousuf Rasmussen.
The first conviction was overturned due to procedural errors in the previous trial.

Ex-Intel Chief's Daughter Convicted Again in Fatal Stabbing

Sophia Negroponte, daughter of former US intelligence director John Negroponte, has been found guilty of second-degree murder for a second time. The conviction relates to the 2020 fatal stabbing of her friend, Yousuf Rasmussen, after an argument fueled by alcohol. The initial conviction in 2023 was overturned in January 2024 due to errors in how the jury received evidence.

The Appellate Court of Maryland cited issues with the admission of contested interrogation portions and expert testimony regarding Negroponte's credibility. This reversal led to a full retrial, bringing renewed legal confrontation for both families. Evidence presented in the second trial included new DNA analysis and eyewitness accounts of the altercation.