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Police Allegedly Framed Omar Benguit for Murder, Witnesses Say

2/16/2026

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Panorama has uncovered evidence suggesting police officers attempted to frame Omar Benguit for murder, with witness testimony indicating police pressure influenced accounts.
A woman recounted a traumatic experience with police and said they manipulated her statement during an investigation.
Five drug addicts initially denied seeing Omar Benguit at the crime scene.
Later, all five testified that Omar Benguit was covered in blood.
One witness admitted lying in court.

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Story summary

Panorama has uncovered evidence suggesting police officers attempted to frame Omar Benguit for murder, with witness testimony indicating police pressure influenced accounts.
A woman recounted a traumatic experience with police and said they manipulated her statement during an investigation.
Five drug addicts initially denied seeing Omar Benguit at the crime scene.
Later, all five testified that Omar Benguit was covered in blood.
One witness admitted lying in court.