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Kale Gabriel trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court

The second-degree murder trial of Kale Leonard Gabriel continues in Halifax. He is accused of shooting Ryan White in 2010.

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In NS Supreme Court. Tweeting 2nd degree murder trial of Kale Leonard Gabriel. Accused in 2010 killing of Ryan White. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 1:56:59 PM
Jury is now in the room. Gabriel now on the stand. Defense addressing jury saying he's been watching them. thanks them. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 1:59:12 PM
First questions from Defense: How old are you? (27) "Fair to say you have a criminal record?" (Yes) #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:00:18 PM
Defense now confirming Gabriel's criminal past as YO and adult. Assaults, breaches, threats. "A multitude of criminal offences." #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:05:07 PM
Gabriel says he grew up in Yarmouth. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:05:25 PM
Gabriel says he first met Ryan MATTHEW white in the Waterville Youth Dentention ctr. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:07:10 PM
Gabriel says he had a reputation as a snitch after giving statement to police when he was 15. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:08:16 PM
Gabriel says his mother moved to "the city" because his reputation put his life in danger in Yarmouth. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:09:13 PM
Gabriel detailing fights he had in Waterville. Other inmates called him snitch etc. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:10:42 PM
Gabriel says his reputation followed him to Uniacke square where he lived with his now-deceased great aunt. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:11:42 PM
Gabriel has 3 children. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:12:53 PM
Gabriel says he moved to Highfield Park, then to Mulgrave Park. Was a student at NSCC. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:15:23 PM
In April of 2010 on way home from school Gabriel says he encountered White near Mulgrave and offered a handshake. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:18:02 PM
Ryan White refused handshake, called him a "rat piece of shit," says Gabriel. #cbcns

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:18:42 PM
Late May of 2010 Gabriel says he was propositioned by "Ducky" Stephenson to sell crack. Gabriel agreed. "Basically free money."

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:21:29 PM
Judge and Defense lawyer urging Gabriel to speak louder.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:23:19 PM
Says Ryan White came to his home one day. Gabriel asks White "who put the hit on my head?"

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:24:23 PM
Gabriel says White told him Michael White did.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:24:46 PM
Gabriel says Micheal White went to prison for 4 year following Gabriel's statement to police.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:25:37 PM
Defense: "Why don't you explain the set up in your house." Gabriel: "Do you have an exhibit?" Yes we do.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:26:09 PM
Gabriel describing layout of his apt in Mulgrave.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:28:33 PM
As for talking to police Gabriel says "Living where I did, it's not something you should do. Serious consequences if you do."

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:30:23 PM
Gabriel says Ryan White wanted him to sell crack for him in Mulgrave Park. Gabriel says he refused.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:32:04 PM
Says during their conversation about selling crack Ryan White had a black handgun.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:32:32 PM
Defense: "Why wouldn't you sell drugs for Ryan White?" Gabriel: "His proposal didn't seem sincere." Felt it was a trap.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:33:31 PM
Gabriel says white told him someone would be by to talk to him. This worried him.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:34:29 PM
Defense "why didn't you call police?" Gabriel: "talking to police is what got me into this mess."

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:35:08 PM
In NS Supreme Court live blogging: twitter.com/cbcns/status/6…

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:35:48 PM
Gabriel says another visitor, Stacey Adams, stopped by with black handgun and said, "sell drugs or move (away from Mulgrave.)

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:38:22 PM
Defense again, "why didn't you call police?" Same answer.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:39:07 PM
Gabriel has black marker outlining ariel map of Mulgrave.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:42:14 PM
Gabriel describing another morning encounter with Ryan white and another man while he was on his way to a convenience store.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:43:20 PM
Gabriel: Ryan White says "why are you still here." Has bear spray and baton. Gabriel says I'm not leaving. He's 21 at the time.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:44:26 PM
Owner of convenience store says if you're all gonna fight, put away weapons and do it fairly. Ryan White and his friend leave.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:45:35 PM
Gabriel says he's now worried his life's in danger. Calls former drug associate "Ducky" Stephenson and asks for a gun.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:46:20 PM
Within 20 minutes of convenience store enounter Ducky delivers a gun. "A silver, I'd say well-kept," gun. - Gabriel

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:48:18 PM
Gabriel telling jury: think of a cap gun. That's a what the silver gun looked like.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:49:32 PM
Says gun was missing the trigger guard. So ducky told him to handle it with care.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:50:02 PM
Gabriel says he kept gun in his hip.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:51:54 PM
Now describing a noon hour hang out at "blaze up" smoking weed, listening to music. Several guys there including Durrell Bundy.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:54:06 PM
Ryan White approaches while the guys are hanging out smoking weed at "blaze up." Durrell Bundy tells Gabriel his has a gun.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:59:00 PM
Time is 3pm. Gabriel says "Whatta you wanna do? Mine holds six, what about yours?"

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 2:59:49 PM
Gabriel testifies: "Dakota Smith yells "Ryan shoot him."

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 3:00:43 PM
Scene breaks up. Gabriel says he goes to store for a Century Sam, fills it with weed to calm his nerves.

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 3:02:27 PM
Later that night....

by Preston Mulligan via twitter 2/10/2016 3:03:17 PM