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Walter Dean Myers Author; grew up in Harlem
Steve Harmon (16 years old) -Main character -Arrested for acting as the look-out in robbery that goes bad and ends in murder. -Narrator of the story
Aguinaldo Nesbitt -Victim of the crime -Drugstore owner
Kathy O'Brien Steve's defense Attorney
Sandra Petrocelli Assistant district Attorney who prosecutes the case -Labels Steve, and James "monsters"
Asa Briggs -Male -Kings defense lawyer
James King (23 years old) -Encourages Steve to be part of his "crew" which will rob the drugstore. -Accused of being in the drugstore, wrestling Mr. Nesbitt for the gun, and ultimately shooting the older man to death.
Richard "Bobo" Evans (22 yrs old) -Other man accused of being in the store at the time of the murder. -Steals from the register and grabs cartons of cigarettes when the gun goes off. -Makes a deal with the prosecution to testify against King and Steve to get a lighter sentence.
Osvaldo Crus (14 years old) -Another Participant in the crime -Role in the crime= LOOKOUT -Claims he did it because he was afraid of Bobo -He is a member of a street gang
Jose Delgado -Worked in the drugstore and found Mr. Nesbitt's body.
Sal Zinzi -Testifies because he wants a break in his own sentences for purchasing stolen property. -Being sexually harassed -Learned about robbery from Wendell Bolden
Wendell Bolden -Wanted a break from receiving a maximum sentence for assault -Knew of crime from Bobo
Steve's Parents -Depicted as hard-working people who have tried to raise their sons right -Steve's mom continues to believe him no matter what -His dad looks at him like he doesn't really know him
Jerry -Steve's 11 year old brother
Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt Part of the jury instructions in all criminal trials -can only find defendant guilty if they are convinced without a doubt.
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