Closing arguments began today in the trial of a former Atlanta narcotics officer who took part in a botched drug raid that led to the death of a 92-year-old woman. Arthur Tesler's trial is likely the only one that will be held in the November 21st, 2006, killing of Kathryn Johnston. She died in a hail of 39 bullets as plainclothes narcotics officers busted down her door using a "no-knock" warrant. The two other officers charged in the shooting have pleaded guilty to state manslaughter and federal civil rights charges.
