Who is king in monster?

James King - A black man who is also young, but older than Steve, he encourages Steve to be a part of his “crew” which will rob the drugstore. He is accused of being in the drugstore, wrestling Mr. Nesbitt for the gun, and ultimately shooting the older man to death.
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Who is King lawyer in Monster?

Asa Briggs is James King's defense attorney. Briggs is an older man who often looks tired and seems to know that he is in a doomed position—King is obviously a criminal figure and nearly impossible to defend, especially since he is almost certainly guilty of Mr. Nesbitt's murder.
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Who is Osvaldo Cruz monster?

Osvaldo is a 14-year-old kid from Harlem and an admitted accomplice in the robbery that resulted in Mr. Nesbitt's felony murder.
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Why is Steve innocent in Monster?

During a robbery of a drug store, the owner was shot and killed, and Harmon is under suspicion. However, he is innocent because the state's witnesses can't be trusted, there was no proof he was there, and he never completed his supposed task. All of this proves that Steve Harmon is innocent.
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WHy does Steve see King in a different way now?

WHy does Steve see King in a different way now? He is able top see King's true colors. Compare how Osvaldo acts on the streets vs. in court.
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How does Netflix monster end?

The jury finds William King and Bobo guilty of the felony. Steve is declared not guilty. However, in the end, the horrors of prison captivity still haunt Steve's consciousness. Prison treated him like a monster and he still carries the terror and acquisitions inside his heart.
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Who is Karyl in monster?

Jonny Coyne: Detective Karyl.
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WHO calls Steve a monster?

The characters are judging Steve Harmon as a “Monster.” The prosecutor calls Steve a “Monster.” Steve Harmon is a 16 year old boy who is on trial for felony murder. He wears his suit and tie to look proper for trial and also to appear “clean” looking.
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Who else is on trial with Steve?

Kathy O'Brien, Steve's lawyer, informs him on what will happen during the trial. At this stage, only two of the four accused – James King and Steve – will be tried, since the other two accused – Richard "Bobo" Evans and Osvaldo Cruz – have entered into a plea bargain.
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What did James King do in monster?

James King - A black man who is also young, but older than Steve, he encourages Steve to be a part of his “crew” which will rob the drugstore. He is accused of being in the drugstore, wrestling Mr. Nesbitt for the gun, and ultimately shooting the older man to death.
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Why did O'Brien not hug Steve?

O'Brien's doubt about Steve's actual innocence is confirmed when, after they win the case and Steve is found not guilty, she stiffly refuses his attempt to hug her in gratitude and happiness, suggesting that even though she defended his innocence and genuinely did her best to understand him, she does not regard him ...
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Who is Steve Harmon's brother?

CLOSE UP ON: JERRY HARMON, STEVE'S younger brother.
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Who is Moody in Monster?

Monster (2018) - Joel Van Liew as Dr. James Moody - IMDb.
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Is Monster based on a true story?

Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002.
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Who is Dr James Moody in Monster?

Dr. James Moody is the lucky stiff who studies unlucky stiffs, a.k.a. the medical examiner. He testifies that Nesbitt died thanks to internal organ trauma and "by the lungs filling with blood" (12.19). Translation: "he literally drowned in his own blood" (12.21).
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Why does O'Brien turn away from Steve?

Betty Trevino I believe the reason O'Brien looks away from him is because she is recognizing the difference between "innocence" and being found "not guilty." The former is about lacking culpability and the other is about the justice system not having enough evidence to convict.
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How does Steve Harmon change in Monster?

Steve Harmon undergoes a change from being afraid to becoming lost as the book nears completion because of what happens to him before, during, and after the trial. Steve Harmon has lost himself because he has been through a couple incidences of self-doubt before…show more content…
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Who is the protagonist of monster?

Steve Harmon

We see the entire trial through his lens (almost literally), we learn about his past, and we know what's important to him.
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What is Steve on trial for?

Steve Harmon is a 16 year old boy who is on trial for felony murder. He wears his suit and tie to look proper for trial and also to appear "clean" looking. Also, if he were to wear his orange jumper he would already appear guilty.
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Who is Detective Williams in Monster?

Detective Williams is Detective Karyl's partner, who tries to convince Karyl to let Steve go and leave him alone after they arrest him, since Steve is obviously not a career criminal and they've already caught King and Bobo. A childhood friend of Steve.
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What is Bolden's testimony in Monster?

Bolden is a current convict who testifies in Steve and King's trial. Bolden reportedly bought stolen cigarettes from Bobo Evans, who let slip that he stole them from a drugstore.
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Is Steve guilty?

Is Steve Innocent Or Guilty In Monster? In Monster, Steve was found not guilty on all counts against him in a court of law. In this sense, he is most definitely innocent. However, some viewers might be tempted to believe that he was actually guilty because he chose to enter the store as William demanded.
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Does Monster have a happy ending?

Though Johan tried so hard to turn him into a murderer, he failed. In the end, Tenma is still as strong as ever, dedicated to life and bound by the Hippocratic Oath.
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What is the plot of monster?

Based on the award winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, the film tells the story of Steve Harmon, a 17 yr old honors student and aspiring filmmaker who gets caught up in a robbery where a murder happens. The film follows his dramatic journey through a complex legal battle for his fight to prove his innocence.
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What was the cause of Nesbitt's death?

Alguinaldo Nesbitt, the owner of the local drugstore on 145th Street in Harlem, was killed when robbers wrestled Mr. Nesbitt's gun from him and the gun went off. Steve Harmon was accused of taking part in the robbery that resulted in his murder.
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