“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.

“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.

A new motion has been filed in a high-profile case involving a Harris County judge, raising questions about transparency and legal procedures. The decision made in court could have significant implications for the case moving forward.

A new special counsel has been appointed to handle the DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who was recently taken to a mental health facility following a wellness check.

Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson was taken to a mental health facility Thursday evening after she allegedly became combative with authorities during a welfare check at her home, sources confirmed with KPRC 2 Investigates.

We want to hear from you now, have you ever been inside Johnson’s courtroom, facing legal troubles? If so, share your experience in the comments.

Judge Johnson was elected to the 178th Criminal District Court in 2016 and to her second term in 2020. During her time she has presided over several cases, here's a list of the most notable cases:

Authorities say the driver did not show signs of intoxication but could face charges for failing to stop and render aid after hitting a pedestrian and driving several blocks before calling the police.

Kelli 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 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?

Judge Kelli Johnson, the presiding judge of the 178th Criminal District Court in Harris County, was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving while intoxicated. Known for her role in the high-profile AJ Armstrong trial. What are your thoughts on this incident? Let us know in the comments below!

The latest Brady Notice is prompting requests for new hearings dealing with the DNA in Antonio 'AJ' Armstrong Jr. criminal trial.

Aleck Miller, who owns AM2 Construction, has been hit with another felony theft charge after a new alleged victim reported him to Harris County law enforcement following KPRC 2′s story last week.

Judge Kelli Johnson said she'd seen and heard a lot in her years on the bench, but this case was 'horrific.'

The family of a missing northeast Houston woman will be holding a press conference to express concerns over the bond amount given to the suspect in her murder.

Antonio 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.

Antonio 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.

We’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.

We’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.

We’re headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third capital murder trial.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

KPRC 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.

A 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.

Sources 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.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed with multiple sources the delay involves DNA found on Armstrong Jr.'s clothing.

Multiple 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.

Opening statements in Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr.’s third murder trial have been delayed for the second time.

It’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.

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.

KPRC 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.

Last-minute motions and evidence were admitted in the third trial against Antonio Armstrong Jr. Thursday.

Before 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.

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.

Questions 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.

Two jurors were called back to court for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. Trial Friday.

The 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.

On Tuesday, 65 new potential jurors in a group setting got questioned in the case against Antonio Armstrong Jr.

One potential juror for the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. re-trial was dismissed because they said they could not give Armstrong the presumption of innocence.

Two potential jurors were dismissed from the Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. trial after they were questioned by attorneys.

As the KPRC 2 team prepares for the re-trial of AJ Armstrong in “The Bench” we are looking into all aspects of the trial. The judge overseeing the case is Judge Kelli Johnson, who serves on the 178th Criminal District Court.

After 19 hours and 10 minutes of deliberation Friday night, the jury in the A.J. Armstrong case could not come to a unanimous verdict casing Judge Kelli Johnson to declare a mistrial.

The former veteran Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography in 2018 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.

It was last November that KPRC 2 Investigates first examined how Pretrial Services operations were being conducted in Bexar County, which also includes San Antonio.

Defense attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing his parents will be allowed to introduce evidence that an “alternate perpetrator” pulled the trigger.

CYPRESS – A parole officer in Harris County is preparing to go home after battling the coronavirus for five months. Kelli Johnson spent Sunday afternoon talking to her husband Lafayette Johnson through a window at the Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Cypress. It’s a horrible experience I don’t wish this on anybody’s family or anybody,” Kelli Johnson said. Lafayette Johnson is a retired Bronze Army Sergeant and a Parole Officer for Harris County. Things are going much better for Lafayette Johnson and his getting ready to go home.

Deliberations in the murder trial of A.J. Armstrong will resume Friday morning, after Thursday's discussion ended with a deadlocked jury.