Attorneys File Motion To Block Release Of Depositions From Civil Lawsuit In Officer Wes Kerrick Case

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Attorneys are asking a judge to not release depositions from the civil lawsuit in the case against CMPD officer Wes Kerrick.

Attorneys for Kerrick and the prosecution both agree they do not want the depositions from the civil lawsuit to be released to the media.  A motion to block the media’s request was filed Monday.

The City of Charlotte paid the family of Jonathan Ferrell $2.25 million last month.

Click HERE to read the entire motion filed in court.

Jonathan Ferrell, 24, wrecked his car in east Charlotte and after wrecking, Ferrell went to a nearby home. The woman inside called 911, saying Ferrell was trying to force his way into her home.

Investigators say Officer Wes Kerrick was one of three police officers who responded. Officers say once on scene, Ferrell charged at them and refused to listen to their orders to stop.

One officer fired a TASER at Ferrell, but according to the defense, the TASER had no effect on Ferrell.The defense says Ferrell continued to advance on Kerrick.

Kerrick shot Ferrell when he allegedly saw Ferrell reach for his waistband. The two then allegedly fell to the ground and began fighting. The defense says Ferrell hit Kerrick in the face and grabbed Kerrick’s gun.

Investigators say Kerrick fired a total of 12 shots, 10 of which hit Ferrell. Ferrell was not armed. Kerrick is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting.

Kerrick’s criminal trial is scheduled to begin in July.  He entered a not guilty plea last month, and remains on unpaid leave.