Judge Declares Mistrial in Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club Shooting

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An attempted murder defendant’s confession to Baltimore Police was behind both sides of the argument between the prosecution and defense counsel on March 9 as the trial of Nyeki Glover came to a close.

Despite counsel’s agreement that Glover admitted to shooting a man, each side presented their case as to why the defendant shot the victim outside Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club on the 400 block of E. Baltimore Street on Sept. 17, 2021.

On March 10, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Christopher Panos declared a mistrial, and Glover’s retrial was later scheduled for Aug. 11.

According to the prosecution, the 28-year-old defendant told police in an unsworn statement that the victim was disrespecting him and making life-threatening gestures. The prosecutor noted that Glover only chose to give a statement to police after they showed him still photos from video surveillance footage that showed what happened.

“[Glover] felt disrespected and wanted to handle it his own way,” he said. “We know he destroyed the gun because he thought the victim would actually die.”

The victim was shot four times, while six shell casings were found at the scene.

“[The police] crafted a narrative in their head from the silent video, but they weren’t expecting Mr. Glover to tell them the truth,” defense attorney Koryn High countered during her closing argument. “…Why did he believe his life was being threatened? Because he was honest with the police.”

Her client was at the victim’s house prior to the shooting, High explained, and continued to feel threatened after he left. Glover previously said that the victim approached him on the 400 block of E. Baltimore Street, where he made more threats and took out a gun.

“You all should be afraid and concerned and should hold someone accountable,” High said.

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