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Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, to take medical leave
Read full article: Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, to take medical leave“This was a case that should never have been filed. Judge Johnson had no alcohol on her breath or drugs in her system," her attorney Chris Tritico said in a statement. "There was, quite frankly, no probable cause to arrest her.
‘We are relieved:’ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed
Read full article: ‘We are relieved:’ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed“This was a case that should never have been filed. Judge Johnson had no alcohol on her breath or drugs in her system," her attorney Chris Tritico said in a statement. "There was, quite frankly, no probable cause to arrest her.
‘Out of control’: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaint
Read full article: ‘Out of control’: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaintKelli Johnson, the high-profile Harris County Judge who presides 178 District Court, has been in the spotlight over the past few weeks after she was charged for driving while intoxicated, now her cases are reassigned.
Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrest
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrestHarris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who recently faced a driving while intoxicated charge, appeared in court Tuesday. Her lawyer revealed that a breath test showed no alcohol in her system, attributing the incident to a medical episode. Johnson, known for her work on high-profile cases like the AJ Armstrong trial, seeks privacy as she addresses her health. What are your thoughts on this development?
AJ Armstrong Jr. appeals for new hearing after key forensic analyst fired for shoddy work
Read full article: AJ Armstrong Jr. appeals for new hearing after key forensic analyst fired for shoddy workThe latest Brady Notice is prompting requests for new hearings dealing with the DNA in Antonio 'AJ' Armstrong Jr. criminal trial.
‘The AJ Armstrong Interview’: Viewers react to exclusive KPRC 2 prison interview
Read full article: ‘The AJ Armstrong Interview’: Viewers react to exclusive KPRC 2 prison interviewHundreds of viewers joined the conversation LIVE, asking questions, leaving comments, and sharing whether they thought the segment was good, bad, sad, etc.
‘I believe I’ll be acquitted’: AJ Armstrong denies killing parents, says he was wrongly convicted
Read full article: ‘I believe I’ll be acquitted’: AJ Armstrong denies killing parents, says he was wrongly convicted“We’re not going to stop fighting. Whatever, however long it takes, whatever the process that we have to go through to get me back home, we’re going to do that.”
‘I didn’t kill my parents’: AJ Armstrong shares his story for first time since conviction
Read full article: ‘I didn’t kill my parents’: AJ Armstrong shares his story for first time since convictionFor the first time since being convicted of murdering his mother and father at the family’s southwest Houston home in 2016, Antonio Armstong Jr. is telling his “truth.”
How to join the conversation during ‘The AJ Armstrong Interview’ Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on KPRC 2+
Read full article: How to join the conversation during ‘The AJ Armstrong Interview’ Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on KPRC 2+If you’re tuning in to our LIVE stream tonight on the exclusive Antonio Armstrong Jr. prison interview with reporter Rilwan Balogun, here’s how you can join the conversation.
AJ Armstrong exclusive interview from Texas prison: ‘This is not how my story ends’
Read full article: AJ Armstrong exclusive interview from Texas prison: ‘This is not how my story ends’Four months after being found guilty of the murder of his parents, Antonio Armstrong Jr. is speaking out in an exclusive jailhouse interview with KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun and Investigative producer Jason Nguyen.
🔒 Vote for your favorite KPRC 2 stories of 2023
Read full article: 🔒 Vote for your favorite KPRC 2 stories of 2023What KPRC 2 coverage this year captivated you the most? What do you want see more of? Vote for your favorite KPRC 2 stories of 2023 and they may be featured in an upcoming TV special commemorating a year of incredible coverage.
AJ Armstrong moved to 4th Texas prison where he will likely serve out life sentence
Read full article: AJ Armstrong moved to 4th Texas prison where he will likely serve out life sentenceOn Thursday, Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong Jr. was moved to his fourth prison, the place where he will likely carry out his life sentence for killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Sr.
‘Disappointed for my client’: AJ Armstrong not getting new trial due to procedural deadline
Read full article: ‘Disappointed for my client’: AJ Armstrong not getting new trial due to procedural deadlineAntonio “A.J.” Armstrong Jr., who was convicted of capital murder in the deaths of his mother and father, has just learned he will not receive a new trial due to a procedural deadline, according to his attorney Patrick McCann.
Why is A.J. Armstrong being moved from prison to prison? KPRC 2 speaks exclusively to his lawyer about safety concerns
Read full article: Why is A.J. Armstrong being moved from prison to prison? KPRC 2 speaks exclusively to his lawyer about safety concernsWhy is the 23-year-old being moved from prison to prison? We are speaking exclusively to A.J.'s attorney about his safety concerns and where he will likely end up next.
AJ Armstrong transferred to 3rd prison in less than two weeks
Read full article: AJ Armstrong transferred to 3rd prison in less than two weeksAntonio “A.J.” Armstrong, the 23-year-old who was found guilty of killing his mother and father while they slept, has been moved again. This is now his third time being moved in less than two weeks.
Where will AJ Armstrong likely spend the rest of his life sentence? 23-year-old transferred to 2nd prison
Read full article: Where will AJ Armstrong likely spend the rest of his life sentence? 23-year-old transferred to 2nd prisonAntonio “AJ” Armstrong, the 23-year-old who was found guilty of killing his mother and father while they slept, has been moved to a second prison in less than a week.
FIRST LOOK: AJ Armstrong reports to prison after being convicted of capital murder of his parents
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: AJ Armstrong reports to prison after being convicted of capital murder of his parentsAntonio “AJ” Armstrong, who was convicted of killing his parents last month, is now behind bars.
AJ Armstrong seeks appeal in capital murder conviction; has until Sept. 15 to file motion for new trial
Read full article: AJ Armstrong seeks appeal in capital murder conviction; has until Sept. 15 to file motion for new trialAntonio Armstrong Jr. is still fighting for his innocence three weeks after a jury found him guilty of murdering his parents while they slept in their home in 2016.
‘AJ is not guilty’: Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s grandmother continues to support 23-year-old behind bars
Read full article: ‘AJ is not guilty’: Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s grandmother continues to support 23-year-old behind barsKPRC 2 Investigates spoke with A.J.’s grandmother, Kay Winston, the mother of Antonio Sr. after the verdict.
The Evidence Room, Bonus Episode - Sinner or Saint? The AJ Armstrong Story
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Bonus Episode - Sinner or Saint? The AJ Armstrong StoryThe case captivated the community - a son found guilty of shooting and killing his parents in their own bedroom when he was just 16. Now, KPRC 2 Investigates takes you inside the trial of Antonio ‘A.J.’ Armstrong, Jr. with a special episode of our award-winning true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room.'
Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong appointed public defender after being found indigent as process of appeal begins
Read full article: Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong appointed public defender after being found indigent as process of appeal beginsAntonio Armstrong Jr., who was found guilty in the murder of his parents and sentenced to life on Wednesday, was in court Friday as he moves forward in the appeals process.
‘I just fell to the floor in tears’: AJ Armstrong’s family reacts to guilty verdict
Read full article: ‘I just fell to the floor in tears’: AJ Armstrong’s family reacts to guilty verdictAntonio ‘A.J.’ Armstrong is scheduled to appear in front of a judge Friday morning. It comes after he filed a notice to appeal in his capital murder conviction.
What’s next for AJ Armstrong after jury convicts him of capital murder
Read full article: What’s next for AJ Armstrong after jury convicts him of capital murderAntonio Armstrong Jr., who was found guilty Wednesday in the 2016 murder of his parents, is expected to return to court Friday as he moves forward in the appeals process.
‘The community found him guilty’: DA Kim Ogg, prosecution team addresses AJ Armstrong verdict
Read full article: ‘The community found him guilty’: DA Kim Ogg, prosecution team addresses AJ Armstrong verdict"Make no mistake of it, our heart goes out to the family. We understand that they're going through a lot. It's just [that] their truth is not the truth," prosecutor John Jordan said during his remarks following the verdict.
Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong Jr. found guilty of murdering parents, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong Jr. found guilty of murdering parents, sentenced to life in prisonAntonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong Jr. has been found guilty of murdering his parents, Dawn and Antonio Sr. at the family’s southwest Houston home in 2016.
What we learned from juror notes in the 2022 AJ Armstrong trial
Read full article: What we learned from juror notes in the 2022 AJ Armstrong trialAntonio Armstrong Jr.'s fate will be for the third time in the hands of jurors starting Tuesday. KPRC 2 Investigates re-examined notes jurors sent the court while deliberating in 2022 before ending in a hung jury.
Jury deliberations in AJ Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial continue on Day 2
Read full article: Jury deliberations in AJ Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial continue on Day 2Closing arguments were expected to wrap up Tuesday in the third capital murder trial against Antonio “AJ” Armstrong, who is accused of killing his parents at the family’s southwest Houston home in 2016. AJ, now 23 years old and married, was only 16 years old at the time of the murders.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. 3rd trial: Jurors will be asked to decide, but what do you think -- what will the verdict be?
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. 3rd trial: Jurors will be asked to decide, but what do you think -- what will the verdict be?Antonio Armstrong Jr. has already sat through two mistrials and is now in the latter stages of his third trial on charges of capital murder in the 2016 shooting deaths of his mother and father.
‘It messed me up’: Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s brother’s mental health, medical records take center stage Day 9 of trial
Read full article: ‘It messed me up’: Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s brother’s mental health, medical records take center stage Day 9 of trialWe’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: Brother’s ex-girlfriend gives emotional testimony during murder re-trial
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: Brother’s ex-girlfriend gives emotional testimony during murder re-trialWe’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: Blood spatter expert walks jury through how she found new DNA evidence after 7 years
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: Blood spatter expert walks jury through how she found new DNA evidence after 7 yearsWe’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. gets emotional during reading of mother’s autopsy report on Day 5 of capital murder re-trial
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. gets emotional during reading of mother’s autopsy report on Day 5 of capital murder re-trialAntonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
‘The alarm doesn’t lie, you lie’: Alarm system’s accuracy takes center on Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr. murder trial
Read full article: ‘The alarm doesn’t lie, you lie’: Alarm system’s accuracy takes center on Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr. murder trialAntonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Read full article: ‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Read full article: ‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: New DNA evidence, alarm system, HPD investigation all center of Day 1
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial: New DNA evidence, alarm system, HPD investigation all center of Day 1Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
KPRC 2 Investigates sources say a juror is out in Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates sources say a juror is out in Antonio Armstrong Jr. trialKPRC 2 Investigates has learned through sources one of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
AJ Armstrong murder trial: Evidence hearing delayed
Read full article: AJ Armstrong murder trial: Evidence hearing delayedA hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday morning to consider a motion to suppress evidence in the third murder trial of Antonio “AJ” Armstrong, Jr. has now been delayed until the start of the July 31 trial.
New hearing called in Armstrong Jr. case to suppress evidence; likely related to new DNA evidence on clothing
Read full article: New hearing called in Armstrong Jr. case to suppress evidence; likely related to new DNA evidence on clothingSources tell KPRC 2 Investigates it’s unclear what part of clothing this new DNA was found on because multiple items were tested. It is also unclear if blood was found on any of the items.
New evidence: Sources say DNA found on clothing is behind the latest delay in AJ Armstrong’s 3rd murder trial
Read full article: New evidence: Sources say DNA found on clothing is behind the latest delay in AJ Armstrong’s 3rd murder trialMultiple sources confirm to KPRC 2 Investigates that the trial delay is DNA found on Armstrong Jr.'s clothing from the night his parents, Dawn and Antonio Sr., were murdered in their southwest Houston home in 2016.
‘Houston, why are we still here seven years later’: AJ Armstrong’s uncle expresses frustration over delayed trial
Read full article: ‘Houston, why are we still here seven years later’: AJ Armstrong’s uncle expresses frustration over delayed trialOpening statements in Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr.’s third murder trial have been delayed for the second time.
Third murder trial of AJ Armstrong delayed again
Read full article: Third murder trial of AJ Armstrong delayed againIt’s a trial that's different from most, so our approach to covering it will be different too. 'The Bench' offers innovative live coverage from the Harris County Criminal Justice Center that allows a lay person trial watcher to track the intricacies of the case.
Judge resets Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial due to ‘issue outside of court’s control’
Read full article: Judge resets Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial due to ‘issue outside of court’s control’Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
AJ Armstrong retrial: Prospective juror says he served in another murder trial in 2012
Read full article: AJ Armstrong retrial: Prospective juror says he served in another murder trial in 2012He was a prospective juror in the third A.J. Armstrong. Potential Juror #131 won't soon forget the experience.
5 Things to know about the start of AJ Armstrong’s third murder trial
Read full article: 5 Things to know about the start of AJ Armstrong’s third murder trialKPRC 2 Investigates is taking an innovative, multi-platform approach to cover the third murder trial of Antonio Armstrong Jr. to help the community understand the intricacies of the investigation and why this is a critical legal case.
Close-knit family, stress, careers: Here’s why 5 jurors were dismissed during final selection in AJ Armstrong trial
Read full article: Close-knit family, stress, careers: Here’s why 5 jurors were dismissed during final selection in AJ Armstrong trialBefore choosing the 12 jurors and four alternates who will ultimately decide the fate of AJ Armstrong, the man who faces his third trial in the murders of his mother and father in 2016, five jurors were dismissed before noon.
Can 12 new jurors do what 24 others couldn’t in the trials against Antonio Armstrong Jr.?
Read full article: Can 12 new jurors do what 24 others couldn’t in the trials against Antonio Armstrong Jr.?Attorneys selected a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates - six women and 10 men - on Wednesday to decide whether Antonio “AJ” Armstrong is innocent or guilty.
“I’m being handcuffed,” prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr case
Read full article: “I’m being handcuffed,” prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr caseQuestions surrounding two potential jurors in Harris County’s case against Antonio Armstrong Jr. came to a halt Tuesday. Armstrong is being tried for a third time for the murder of his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., in 2016.
Prosecutor claims a juror in Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’
Read full article: Prosecutor claims a juror in Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’Two jurors were called back to court for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. Trial Friday.
After hearing from more than 200 potential jurors, 48 set to return for final selection in AJ Armstrong trial
Read full article: After hearing from more than 200 potential jurors, 48 set to return for final selection in AJ Armstrong trialThe court heard from more than 200 potential jurors from three separate panels this month. Attorneys made it down to 48 potential jurors. This group will return on May 31 for the final part of the voir dire process, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.
More than 40 potential jurors are returning for Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial
Read full article: More than 40 potential jurors are returning for Antonio Armstrong Jr. trialIt was a busy Wednesday for those involved in the Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial.The morning began with attorneys questioning a juror from the first panel because of concerns about the case and the information they heard. That juror ultimately was excused.
Third panel called to find more potential jurors for the Armstrong Jr. trial
Read full article: Third panel called to find more potential jurors for the Armstrong Jr. trialThe 178th Criminal Court was filled with potential jurors for the third trial against Antonio Armstrong Jr. Harris County District Attorneys are accusing him of killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr.
Potential Juror admits she watched ‘The Bench’ before being selected for Armstrong Jr. voir dire
Read full article: Potential Juror admits she watched ‘The Bench’ before being selected for Armstrong Jr. voir direEight more potential jurors took on individual voir dire questioning in the third trial for Antonio Armstrong Jr.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial heads into second week of jury selection
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial heads into second week of jury selectionAntonio Armstrong Jr. is one step closer to beginning the third trial brought against him for the murder of his parents, Dawn and Antonio. On Monday, prosecutors and defense attorneys spoke to the last five potential jurors from the first pool of 74 jurors.
17 potential jurors advance in AJ Armstrong re-trial
Read full article: 17 potential jurors advance in AJ Armstrong re-trial17 potential jurors in the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong re-trial made it through the first week of jury selection after individual questioning from prosecutors and Armstrong’s attorneys.
‘In my mind, it’s not the accused, it’s he killed his parents’: Prospective juror dismissed in AJ Armstrong re-trial
Read full article: ‘In my mind, it’s not the accused, it’s he killed his parents’: Prospective juror dismissed in AJ Armstrong re-trialOne potential juror for the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. re-trial was dismissed because they said they could not give Armstrong the presumption of innocence.
AJ Armstrong trial: Nearly 1/3 of Monday’s prospective jurors knew about the case
Read full article: AJ Armstrong trial: Nearly 1/3 of Monday’s prospective jurors knew about the caseWith the start of a new Voir Dire process, prosecutors and defense attorneys will take the month of May to sit a jury. Each juror will go through individual questioning during the process.
Legal experts for ‘The Bench’ share perspective on jury selection for AJ Armstrong trial
Read full article: Legal experts for ‘The Bench’ share perspective on jury selection for AJ Armstrong trialKPRC 2 Investigates takes an innovative, in-depth approach to covering the third trial of AJ Armstrong with 'The Bench'. What is the best type of juror for this trial?
Judge in AJ Armstrong trial denies dueling defense, prosecutor motions ahead of jury selection
Read full article: Judge in AJ Armstrong trial denies dueling defense, prosecutor motions ahead of jury selectionDueling requests filed days before the start of jury selection in the third high-profile murder trial of AJ Armstrong continue to show the tension between the two parties over pre-trial publicity.
The Trial of AJ Armstrong Timeline
Read full article: The Trial of AJ Armstrong TimelineAntonio and Dawn Armstrong were killed in 2016. Their son, AJ Armstrong, has been on trial twice in their murders and is about to go back to court for the third time. KPRC 2 Investigates breaks down key moments over the past seven years ahead of the latest trial.
‘We can’t move on with our lives’: Grandparents stand by A.J. Armstrong ahead of third trial in parents’ murder
Read full article: ‘We can’t move on with our lives’: Grandparents stand by A.J. Armstrong ahead of third trial in parents’ murderPre-trial motions began Wednesday in the case against Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, the man accused of shooting and killing his parents at their southwest Houston home six years ago.
AJ Armstrong to be tried a 3rd time after two mistrials in death of his parents in 2016
Read full article: AJ Armstrong to be tried a 3rd time after two mistrials in death of his parents in 2016Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong Jr., the man accused of killing his parents in 2016, will be tried again next year, according to his legal team.In October, during the second trial, a judge ruled a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in the capital murder case.
AJ Armstrong retrial: 2nd mistrial ruled in capital murder trial for Houston man accused of killing parents in 2016
Read full article: AJ Armstrong retrial: 2nd mistrial ruled in capital murder trial for Houston man accused of killing parents in 2016A judge has ruled a second mistrial after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the capital murder case against Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong Jr., who was accused of killing his own parents.
A.J. Armstrong Re-Trial | Day 3: Investigators describe suspect as ‘calm’ after parents were found dead
Read full article: A.J. Armstrong Re-Trial | Day 3: Investigators describe suspect as ‘calm’ after parents were found deadA re-trial is underway after jurors declared a mistrial regarding a suspect who was accused of slaying his own parents back in 2016.
Jury selection begins Monday in retrial of Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong, man accused of murdering parents in 2016
Read full article: Jury selection begins Monday in retrial of Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong, man accused of murdering parents in 2016A retrial for a man accused of killing his parents in 2016 begins Monday.
Prosecutors lose 22 items of evidence in AJ Armstrong case ahead of March 27 retrial: Attorneys
Read full article: Prosecutors lose 22 items of evidence in AJ Armstrong case ahead of March 27 retrial: AttorneysThe retrial for Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr., the teen accused of killing his parents in 2016, is now scheduled for March.
AJ Armstrong trial day 4: Police sergeant to be cross-examined by defense team
Read full article: AJ Armstrong trial day 4: Police sergeant to be cross-examined by defense teamOne of the two sergeants who interrogated AJ Armstrong on the morning of the shooting that took his parent' lives is back on stand this morning.