Criminal Defense Attorney Jim Bergenn Comments for NBC on Raul Valle Murder Trial
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June 30, 2025
Veteran criminal defense attorney Jim Bergenn recently shared his legal insights with NBC Connecticut regarding the case of Raul Valle, who stands accused of murdering 17-year-old James McGrath in 2022.
Valle is alleged to have fatally stabbed McGrath during a fight at a house party in Shelton in May 2022. In a significant development, Valle took the stand in his own defense on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Listen to Jim’s analysis on the legal strategy behind having Valle testify in his own murder trial in this June 30, 2025 interview clip—and hear his take on the deadlocked jury in a follow-up interview from July 7, 2025.
You can also hear more from Jim on NBC Connecticut’s podcast Beyond the Headlines, where he joins hosts Taylor Kinzler and Eddie Randle for the episode titled “Beyond the Headlines: Raul Valle Trial.” Watch the full episode here.
June 30, 2025 Interview: "Law experts weigh in on choice to have Raul Valle testify in own murder trial"
July 1, 2025 "Beyond the Headlines" Podcast Interview
July 7, 2025 Interview: "Jury ‘deadlocked' on murder charge in Valle trial to continue deliberating Tuesday"
July 15, 2025 Interview: "Prosecutors could pursue amended charges against Raul Valle"
