Jurors look at self-defense, not gun, in Workman trial: The jury said it believed the federal agent had good reason to fear for his life during the attack.

Byline: Mike Allen

Oct. 10--In the second trial of Timothy Glen Workman, prosecution and defense battled over the issue of whether James Albert Bumbry II had a gun.

But the jurors who acquitted Workman of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Keith Edward Bailey said the gun didn't matter.

According to evidence, about 2 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2002, in a Valley View Mall parking lot, Workman had a confrontation with Bailey and Bumbry that ended with Workman shooting Bailey point-blank in the chest.

Regardless of whether Bumbry was armed, the jury felt Workman had good reason to fear for his life.

Jurors interviewed Monday and Tuesday felt the evidence showed ...

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