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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 leaveโThis 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.
โWe are relieved:โ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed
Read full article: โWe are relieved:โ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissedโThis 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.
Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs case
Read full article: Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs caseA 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.
Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson
Read full article: Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli JohnsonA 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 becomes โcombativeโ with officers during a welfare check at her home, sources say
Read full article: Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson becomes โcombativeโ with officers during a welfare check at her home, sources sayHarris 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.
Have you ever appeared in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs court? Share your experience
Read full article: Have you ever appeared in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs court? Share your experienceWe want to hear from you now, have you ever been inside Johnsonโs courtroom, facing legal troubles? If so, share your experience in the comments.
3 notable cases Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson presided over recently: The last she says, โhaunted her mindโ
Read full article: 3 notable cases Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson presided over recently: The last she says, โhaunted her mindโJudge 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:
Driver hits, kills pedestrian on Bissonnet, continued driving for several blocks before calling 911
Read full article: Driver hits, kills pedestrian on Bissonnet, continued driving for several blocks before calling 911Authorities 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.
โOut of controlโ: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnsonโs cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaint
Read full article: โOut of controlโ: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnsonโs 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 Johnsonโs attorney blames โmedical episodeโ for DWI arrest
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnsonโs attorney blames โmedical episodeโ 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?
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson arrested on DWI charge
Read full article: Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson arrested on DWI chargeJudge 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!
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.
New charge filed against Houston contractor accused of gambling away client money, blaming job delays on motherโs death
Read full article: New charge filed against Houston contractor accused of gambling away client money, blaming job delays on motherโs deathAleck 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 2โฒs story last week.
โI hope those 3 boys haunt youโ Houston Judge tells child murderer Brian Coulter who killed girlfriendโs 8-year-old son
Read full article: โI hope those 3 boys haunt youโ Houston Judge tells child murderer Brian Coulter who killed girlfriendโs 8-year-old sonJudge Kelli Johnson said she'd seen and heard a lot in her years on the bench, but this case was 'horrific.'
Family speaks out after bond denied for suspect charged in missing NE Houston womanโs murder
Read full article: Family speaks out after bond denied for suspect charged in missing NE Houston womanโs murderThe 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 โAJโ Armstrong appointed public defender after being found indigent as process of appeal begins
Read full article: Antonio โAJโ 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.
Whatโs next for AJ Armstrong after jury convicts him of capital murder
Read full article: Whatโs 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.
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 yearsWeโre headed into the second week of Antonio Armstrong Jr.โs third capital murder trial.
Antonio Armstrong Jr. gets emotional during reading of motherโs autopsy report on Day 5 of capital murder re-trial
Read full article: Antonio Armstrong Jr. gets emotional during reading of motherโs autopsy report on Day 5 of capital murder re-trialAntonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
โThe alarm doesnโt lie, you lieโ: Alarm systemโs accuracy takes center on Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr. murder trial
Read full article: โThe alarm doesnโt lie, you lieโ: Alarm systemโs accuracy takes center on Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr. murder trialAntonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
โItโs all my faultโ: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Read full article: โItโs all my faultโ: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3Antonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
โItโs all my faultโ: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Read full article: โItโs all my faultโ: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3Antonio โAJโ 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 โAJโ 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 โAJโ 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 itโs 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 Armstrongโs 3rd murder trial
Read full article: New evidence: Sources say DNA found on clothing is behind the latest delay in AJ Armstrongโs 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.
โHouston, why are we still here seven years laterโ: AJ Armstrongโs uncle expresses frustration over delayed trial
Read full article: โHouston, why are we still here seven years laterโ: AJ Armstrongโs uncle expresses frustration over delayed trialOpening statements in Antonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr.โs 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 againItโs 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.โs murder trial due to โissue outside of courtโs controlโ
Read full article: Judge resets Antonio Armstrong Jr.โs murder trial due to โissue outside of courtโs controlโAntonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
5 Things to know about the start of AJ Armstrongโs third murder trial
Read full article: 5 Things to know about the start of AJ Armstrongโs 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: Hereโs why 5 jurors were dismissed during final selection in AJ Armstrong trial
Read full article: Close-knit family, stress, careers: Hereโs 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 couldnโt in the trials against Antonio Armstrong Jr.?
Read full article: Can 12 new jurors do what 24 others couldnโt 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 โAJโ Armstrong is innocent or guilty.
โIโm being handcuffed,โ prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr case
Read full article: โIโm being handcuffed,โ prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr caseQuestions surrounding two potential jurors in Harris Countyโs 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.โs trial is being โpurposely invasiveโ and โdeceptiveโ
Read full article: Prosecutor claims a juror in Antonio Armstrong Jr.โs trial is being โpurposely invasiveโ and โdeceptiveโTwo jurors were called back to court for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. Trial Friday.
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.
โIn my mind, itโs not the accused, itโs he killed his parentsโ: Prospective juror dismissed in AJ Armstrong re-trial
Read full article: โIn my mind, itโs not the accused, itโs he killed his parentsโ: Prospective juror dismissed in AJ Armstrong re-trialOne potential juror for the Antonio โAJโ Armstrong Jr. re-trial was dismissed because they said they could not give Armstrong the presumption of innocence.
Who is Judge Kelli Johnson?
Read full article: Who is Judge Kelli Johnson?As the KPRC 2 team prepares for the re-trial of AJ Armstrong in โThe Benchโ 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.
Former HCSO deputy charged with possession of child pornography in 2018 sentenced to 10 years in prison
Read full article: Former HCSO deputy charged with possession of child pornography in 2018 sentenced to 10 years in prisonThe former veteran Harris County Sheriffโs 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.
Harris County pretrial services seeing caseloads and monitoring drop
Read full article: Harris County pretrial services seeing caseloads and monitoring dropIt was last November that KPRC 2 Investigates first examined how Pretrial Services operations were being conducted in Bexar County, which also includes San Antonio.
Judge will allow defense to introduce evidence of alternate perpetrator in Antonio โAJโ Armstrong murder trial
Read full article: Judge will allow defense to introduce evidence of alternate perpetrator in Antonio โAJโ Armstrong murder trialDefense attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing his parents will be allowed to introduce evidence that an โalternate perpetratorโ pulled the trigger.
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Parole officer in Harris County heading home after battling COVID-19 for 5 months
Read full article: Parole officer in Harris County heading home after battling COVID-19 for 5 monthsCYPRESS โ 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. Itโs a horrible experience I donโt wish this on anybodyโs family or anybody,โ 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.
Jury in AJ Armstrong trial sends second note to judge indicating a deadlock
Read full article: Jury in AJ Armstrong trial sends second note to judge indicating a deadlockDeliberations in the murder trial of A.J. Armstrong will resume Friday morning, after Thursday's discussion ended with a deadlocked jury.