Lawyer: Councilman David Oh Stabbing Was Case Of 'Mistaken Identity'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The man accused of stabbing a Philadelphia Councilman in May was in court Thursday, and maintains his innocence -- his lawyer says it's all a case of mistaken identity.
Twenty-four-year-old Shawn Yarbray has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related offenses for allegedly stabbing Councilman David Oh, during an attempted robbery -- but Yarbray's lawyer Sam Stretton says it's all a big mistake.
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"We have developed a very strong alibi defense that he was not there, but with other people. And the case is solely based on identification," said Stretton.
Authorities have said Oh identified the defendant.
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"It's possible he made a mistake in his identification - just because you are a councilman and a lawyer doesn't give us any more ability to perceive than anyone else, and people make mistakes," said Stretton.
Stretton says his client will now face a jury trial.
Yarbray remains in jail, but has another hearing set for next month.
