โItโs not moving quickโ: Nearly 800 people charged with murder or capital murder in Harris Co. jail are waiting for trial
A 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.
Man accused in 2019 shooting death of HCSO deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop fires attorney, will represent himself in trial: Officials
The trial for a man accused of fatally shooting Harris County sheriffโs deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County three years ago begins Monday.
Andre Jackson sentenced to life in prison for murder of 11-year-old Josue Flores
The 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.
Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a โsignificantโ dent in criminal case backlog
Tens 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.
Houston religious leaders stand in solidarity with Black pastors after attorney makes racist statement in Arberyโs killing trial
Pillars 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 โUncle Alโ sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes, Harris County Dist. Attorney says
A 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 Attorneyโs Office.
Singer R. Kelly tells judge he wants to dump his Chicago-based lawyers ahead of NYC trial
Indicted R&B star R. Kelly formally told a federal judge in New York on Wednesday that he wishes to dump his Chicago-based attorneys just two months before they were scheduled to lead his defense.
chicagotribune.comChina tries Chinese Australian writer on espionage charge
China on Thursday put a Chinese Australian writer on trial for alleged espionage and denied the Australian ambassador in Beijing access to the hearing. Yang Hengjun has been held since arriving in China in January 2019 and has had no access to family and only limited contact with his lawyer, the Australian government has said. Ambassador Graham Fletcher walked to the court complex gate in Beijing and returned after he was denied entry, telling journalists it was โregrettableโ that diplomats were prevented from observing the trial.
news.yahoo.comClosing arguments begin Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial
After two weeks of testimony, closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial will begin on Monday. The final stages of the trial come as demonstrators protest the police killings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo. CBSN legal analyst Jessica Levinson explains what the consequences of an acquittal or guilty verdict could be.
cbsnews.comClosing arguments begin Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial
After two weeks of testimony, closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial will begin on Monday. The final stages of the trial come as demonstrators protest the police killings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo. CBSN legal analyst Jessica Levinson explains what the consequences of an acquittal or guilty verdict could be.
cbsnews.comMinneapolis community activist discusses Derek Chauvin trial
The first week of the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin concluded with the questioning of the city's longest-serving officer. Minneapolis filmmaker and community activist D.A. Bullock spoke with CBSN's Tom Hanson about the trial and his work with the police abolition advocacy group Reclaim the Block.
cbsnews.comLegal analysis of Derek Chauvin trial as it heads into fifth day of testimony
The first week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial has been full of emotional testimony detailing George Floyd's final moments along with new body camera and surveillance footage. CBS News legal contributor and former federal prosecutor Keir Dougall joins CBSN AM with analysis on the trial.
cbsnews.comHow Minneapolis is responding to the Derek Chauvin trial
How Minneapolis is responding to the Derek Chauvin trial The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin entered its second day Tuesday with witness testimony about the death of George Floyd. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry joins CBSN to discuss how the community is responding and what activists in Minneapolis are doing.
cbsnews.comCharged Santa Fe High gunman to remain in state hospital for another year
FILE - 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 Pagourtzisโ 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. AdโThe 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
A 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 menโs 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
HOUSTON โ 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.
Freddie Gray jury struggling
A Baltimore jury hearing the first trial against an officer in the police custody death of Freddie Gray was ordered to continue deliberating after they told the judge they were deadlocked. CBS News Justice correspondent Paula Reid discusses the trial with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
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