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Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers County
Read full article: Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers CountyA Chambers County judge set an April trial date for 49-year-old Sarah Hartsfield during a hearing Monday morning.
Family frustrated after trial for Houston reverend’s alleged killer delayed
Read full article: Family frustrated after trial for Houston reverend’s alleged killer delayedSunday service at East Bethel Baptist Church started with song and prayer. Reverend Roland Mouton dedicated the service to his twin brother, Ronald Mouton. He was a reverend at the church, who was tragically murdered.
Jury selection to begin for former Harris Co. sergeant charged with murder
Read full article: Jury selection to begin for former Harris Co. sergeant charged with murderThe confrontation between Garrett Hardin and Roderick Brooks was captured on body camera, showing the former officer chasing Brooks after an apparent shoplifting incident at a Dollar General on FM 1960.
Court video, testimony reveal former HPD Chief Art Acevedo told officer to turn off body camera after deadly raid
Read full article: Court video, testimony reveal former HPD Chief Art Acevedo told officer to turn off body camera after deadly raidA bombshell development emerged at the start of the third day of the murder trial involving former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines.
Gerald Goines murder trial: Legal experts give predictions on trial ahead of 1st day
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: Legal experts give predictions on trial ahead of 1st dayWho will stand by Goines, and will the trial reveal if friendly fire played a role in the tragic event? Follow KPRC 2’s Mario Diaz for live updates from the courthouse every day starting September 9. What are your thoughts on the case?
Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raidGerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.
Former student accused of luring Lamar HS student to his death in 2018 found guilty
Read full article: Former student accused of luring Lamar HS student to his death in 2018 found guiltyA woman accused of luring a Lamar High School student to his death when she was 16-years-old in 2018 has been found guilty.
‘The 10 deserve justice:’ Families of Santa Fe school shooting victims hold private prayer vigil ahead of civil trial
Read full article: ‘The 10 deserve justice:’ Families of Santa Fe school shooting victims hold private prayer vigil ahead of civil trialVictims, loved ones and witnesses of the 10 people killed in the shooting gathered Sunday night ahead of the trial.
‘I hope those 3 boys haunt you’ Houston Judge tells child murderer Brian Coulter who killed girlfriend’s 8-year-old son
Read full article: ‘I hope those 3 boys haunt you’ Houston Judge tells child murderer Brian Coulter who killed girlfriend’s 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.'
Brian Coulter guilty of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area home
Read full article: Brian Coulter guilty of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area homeBrian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.
Trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area home
Read full article: Trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area homeBrian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.
New therapy discussed during hearing on charged Santa Fe gunman
Read full article: New therapy discussed during hearing on charged Santa Fe gunmanA closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss what’s being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.
‘I wish I had known everything’: Juror in child sex abuse trial says judge allowed key video evidence to be left out
Read full article: ‘I wish I had known everything’: Juror in child sex abuse trial says judge allowed key video evidence to be left outA juror in a recent child sex abuse trial said if the presiding judge allowed video into evidence, they believe the entire jury would not have acquitted the defendant.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial: Tickets required for admission
Read full article: Ken Paxton impeachment trial: Tickets required for admissionIf you’re planning on attending the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton in September, you will need a ticket in advance to enter, according to new guidelines by the Senate of Texas.
Russia seeks a 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny in closed trial, ally says
Read full article: Russia seeks a 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny in closed trial, ally saysProsecutors are asking a Russian court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a further 20 years in prison on extremism charges, according to his ally.
Motion to Suppress: New DNA evidence may not be introduced in A.J. Armstrong’s third trial
Read full article: Motion to Suppress: New DNA evidence may not be introduced in A.J. Armstrong’s third trialProsecutors will argue that clothing worn by A.J. Armstrong after his parents’ murders in 2016, holds critical DNA evidence in the case.
‘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.
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.
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.
Evidence bill headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk week before 5th anniversary of mass shooting
Read full article: Evidence bill headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk week before 5th anniversary of mass shootingOne week before the fifth anniversary of the Santa Fe High School mass shooting, relatives of those killed and wounded are celebrating a hard fought victory at the state capitol. A bill that will allow family members of crime victims to see certain pieces of evidence prior to trial is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature.
‘He did it and you know it’: E. Jean Carroll says she confronted Trump’s lawyer after verdict
Read full article: ‘He did it and you know it’: E. Jean Carroll says she confronted Trump’s lawyer after verdictE. Jean Carroll said Wednesday she was “overwhelmed with joy” for women across America after former President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.
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.
Sentencing trial begins for Houston-area high school football coach convicted in wife’s 1999 death
Read full article: Sentencing trial begins for Houston-area high school football coach convicted in wife’s 1999 deathThe sentencing trial has begun for a former Houston-area high school football coach convicted twice of fatally shooting his pregnant wife during what authorities say was a staged burglary more than 24 years ago.
‘It’s not moving quick’: Nearly 800 people charged with murder or capital murder in Harris Co. jail are waiting for trial
Read full article: ‘It’s not moving quick’: Nearly 800 people charged with murder or capital murder in Harris Co. jail are waiting for trialA new legislation proposal hopes to address the backlog of court cases statewide by prioritizing murder and capital murder cases. If passed, the law would mandate judges to take up those cases first.
Santa Fe families fight for answers, new law nearly 5 years after mass shooting
Read full article: Santa Fe families fight for answers, new law nearly 5 years after mass shootingA Galveston area state senator is working to pass a law that would allow crime victims and immediate family members to view the evidence in certain criminal cases that have not yet gone to trial.
Santa Fe gunman remains incompetent to stand trial, Galveston County DA’s office says
Read full article: Santa Fe gunman remains incompetent to stand trial, Galveston County DA’s office saysOfficials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office tell KPRC 2 Investigates Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial.
Third trial against AJ Armstrong will remain in Harris County, officials say
Read full article: Third trial against AJ Armstrong will remain in Harris County, officials sayThe third trial in the case against A.J. Armstrong, the man accused of killing his parents while they slept at their home in 2016, will be held, as planned, in Harris County, according to officials.
DAY 8: Texas trial continues for ex-border patrol agent accused in murders of 4 women
Read full article: DAY 8: Texas trial continues for ex-border patrol agent accused in murders of 4 womenWednesday marks day eight of the trial for a former U.S. Border Patrol Agent accused of a murder spree that left four women dead is underway in Bexar County.
DAY 6: Watch the trial of ex-border patrol agent on trial in Texas for murders of four women
Read full article: DAY 6: Watch the trial of ex-border patrol agent on trial in Texas for murders of four womenFriday marks day five of the trial for a former U.S. Border Patrol Agent accused of a murder spree that left four women dead is underway in Bexar County.
Man accused in 2019 shooting death of HCSO deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop fires attorney, will represent himself in trial: Officials
Read full article: Man accused in 2019 shooting death of HCSO deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop fires attorney, will represent himself in trial: OfficialsThe trial for a man accused of fatally shooting Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County three years ago begins Monday.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court, reports say
Read full article: WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court, reports sayWNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, CNN said her lawyers confirmed on Thursday.
Trial for 1 of 3 men accused of execution-style murders of Spring couple 4 years ago to begin Monday
Read full article: Trial for 1 of 3 men accused of execution-style murders of Spring couple 4 years ago to begin MondayThe trial for one of three men accused of tying up and killing a Spring couple execution-style four years ago is expected to begin Monday.
Andre Jackson sentenced to life in prison for murder of 11-year-old Josue Flores
Read full article: Andre Jackson sentenced to life in prison for murder of 11-year-old Josue FloresThe jury has reached a verdict in the case of a man charged in the murder of 11-year-old Josue Flores. Andre Jackson has been found guilty. Closing arguments wrapped up around noon on Tuesday, and it took less than a few hours for the verdict to be returned.
Josue Flores murder trial: Never before seen surveillance video played for jurors on day 2 of trial
Read full article: Josue Flores murder trial: Never before seen surveillance video played for jurors on day 2 of trialThe new video showed Josue Flores leaving Marshall Middle School and walking down the street with his backpack on, and it also showed the suspect putting on a jacket and running down the street.
Jacket containing DNA focus of trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores, prosecutors say
Read full article: Jacket containing DNA focus of trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores, prosecutors sayOpening statements in the trial for the man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores wrapped up Monday and the first witness got on the stand.
Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a ‘significant’ dent in criminal case backlog
Read full article: Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a ‘significant’ dent in criminal case backlogTens of thousands of criminal cases remain backlogged in the Harris County criminal justice system; leaving victims and the accused waiting longer and longer for their day in court. Even the most optimistic estimate from the Harris County Budget Management Department shows it could takes two years to make a significant dent in the backlog.
David Temple found guilty twice in wife’s murder and loses appeal
Read full article: David Temple found guilty twice in wife’s murder and loses appealTwice found guilty of his wife’s 1999 murder, David Temple lost an appeal stemming from a mistrial declared during the punishment phase of his 2019 trial.
Houston religious leaders stand in solidarity with Black pastors after attorney makes racist statement in Arbery’s killing trial
Read full article: Houston religious leaders stand in solidarity with Black pastors after attorney makes racist statement in Arbery’s killing trialPillars of the Houston community are now standing in solidarity with a group of Black pastors who are supporting the family of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old unarmed black man who was killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia.
Man known as ‘Uncle Al’ sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes, Harris County Dist. Attorney says
Read full article: Man known as ‘Uncle Al’ sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes, Harris County Dist. Attorney saysA Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for sex crimes against four children including those he knew from church, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Charged Santa Fe High gunman to remain in state hospital for another year
Read full article: Charged Santa Fe High gunman to remain in state hospital for another yearFILE - In this Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Dimitrios Pagourtzis is escorted by Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputies into a courtroom at the Galveston County Courthouse in Galveston, Texas. Court records show as that period of time was ending, doctors at the hospital informed the court Pagourtzis’ competency was not likely to be restored within the next 90 days. Judge Ellisor is expected to sign another order for Pagourtzis to remain at North Texas State Hospital for 12 more months. Ad“The Court recently received, and transmitted to the State and Defense, a report from the North Texas State Hospital that Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial. AdIn state court, Pagourtzis is considered an adult but his age at the time of the shooting prevents him from receiving either the death penalty or life without parole.
Despite guilty verdict, families continue to fight for the release of imprisoned oil executives
Read full article: Despite guilty verdict, families continue to fight for the release of imprisoned oil executivesA Venezuelan judge recently found six oil executives guilty of corruption charges in a case that began in November 2017. Family members of the former Citgo executives were stunned by the verdict and vowed to continue fighting for the men’s release. In the letter, Zambrano appeared optimistic the trial would show none of the men did anything wrong. (KPRC)Forseth said a single judge rendered verdict and punishment at the conclusion of a trial where access was tightly controlled. We continue to pray for them and their families and hope for a resolution that will lead to their prompt release.
Houston jury trials, jury duty continue to be suspended through January 2021
Read full article: Houston jury trials, jury duty continue to be suspended through January 2021HOUSTON – All jury trials and jury duty continues to be suspended through Jan. 31, 2021 due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to Houston officials. The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department said in a news release that the court remains open for all other proceedings. Visit the Municipal Courts' website at www.houstontx.gov/courts for continued updates on all court locations and hours of operation. If your jury trial was scheduled from September 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021, resets will continue to be given in person at all City of Houston court locations. For additional announcements and information please call the City of Houston Helpline at 3-1-1, or 713-837-0311 if outside of the City of Houston, or visit the Municipal Courts website at www.houstontx.gov/courts.