((HT: AL.com/WBRC-TV))
The suspect in the murder of Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell may have his probation revoked over a previous charge.
Markale Hart Hart was arrested on first-degree burglary and first-degree theft charges in September of 2010. He pled guilty to the lesser charge of second-degree burglary on May 3, 2012.
As part of the plea deal, Hart's six-year jail sentence was split, and he was allowed to only serve 6 months in jail followed by 3 years of probation.
With his arrest in the Mitchell case, a motion was filed the county of that crime to revoke his probation.
Hart is in jail waiting on a $500,000 bail and is waiting for a date on the hearing itself.
Here was the arrest of Hill over the weekend
Hart's family is asking for a lower bail figure because of financial hardship. The judge that read the charges declared him indigent during his appearance. Hart's family did not appear at the same hearing because they claim to have received death threats.
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
Three Faulkner U. Athletes Charged in Death of Fourth Athlete
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Three 19-year old Faulkner University athletes are facing murder charges Friday morning in the shooting death of a fourth athlete.
19-year old Ryan Brooks was shot and killed by a man who's home was being robbed by the 4 athletes Wednesday night. The homeowner shot and killed Brooks, police say that was a self-defense killing.
But the other 3 men involved in the robbery, 19-year olds Marshall Wall, Ronnie Williams and Tabias Russell were charged in death because according to Alabama law, they are suspects in the robbery along with Brooks.
Faulkner University is a small, private Christian school outside of Montgomery, Alabama. Wall was a part of the school's soccer team, Williams, Russell and Brooks all were part of the J.V football program.
Montgomery Police are still investigating the incident, no word on a court date or bond for the athletes.
The T.V story from WSFA in Montgomery:
WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
Three 19-year old Faulkner University athletes are facing murder charges Friday morning in the shooting death of a fourth athlete.
19-year old Ryan Brooks was shot and killed by a man who's home was being robbed by the 4 athletes Wednesday night. The homeowner shot and killed Brooks, police say that was a self-defense killing.
But the other 3 men involved in the robbery, 19-year olds Marshall Wall, Ronnie Williams and Tabias Russell were charged in death because according to Alabama law, they are suspects in the robbery along with Brooks.
Faulkner University is a small, private Christian school outside of Montgomery, Alabama. Wall was a part of the school's soccer team, Williams, Russell and Brooks all were part of the J.V football program.
Montgomery Police are still investigating the incident, no word on a court date or bond for the athletes.
The T.V story from WSFA in Montgomery:
WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Capital Murder Verdict Returned In Auburn Football Player Murders
((HT: WTVM-TV/OANow.com, Taylor))
Desmonte Leonard was found guilty in the capital murders three people- two of them former Auburn University football players. DeMario Pitts, along with Lowndes High grad Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips were shot and killed at an Auburn, Alabama apartment complex in an incident in June 2012. Three others were injured in the shootings.
Lee County (AL) jurors found Leonard guilty on all but one of the six charges stemming from the shooting:
2nd degree assault for the shooting of Eric Mack
2nd degree assault for the shooting of Xavier Moss
1st degree assault for the shooting of John Robertson
The attempted murder of DeAngelo Benton
Capital murder for "killing two or more people in the same act"- Christian and Phillips
Leonard was found not guilty for attempted murder.
For the Taylor recap of the case that brought Leonard to trial:
During the trial, witness testimony indicated that prior to the shooting, Leonard had gotten involved in an altercation with former Auburn football player DeAngelo Benton, who instigated the quarrel.
Leonard’s attorneys contended Leonard feared for his life and fired the gun in self-defense. However, prosecutors argued Leonard was never in real danger and exhibited goal-oriented behavior during the shooting.
Without giving much detail, Leonard said she and Leonard’s other attorneys had a plan for how to present evidence to the jury to not give him the death penalty.
Here's Sharonda Woods, a sister of one of those who were murdered, discussing the verdict after everyone exited the courthouse
WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather
Wednesday, a jury begins the process of deciding the death penalty or life in prison without parole for Leonard.
Desmonte Leonard was found guilty in the capital murders three people- two of them former Auburn University football players. DeMario Pitts, along with Lowndes High grad Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips were shot and killed at an Auburn, Alabama apartment complex in an incident in June 2012. Three others were injured in the shootings.
Lee County (AL) jurors found Leonard guilty on all but one of the six charges stemming from the shooting:
2nd degree assault for the shooting of Eric Mack
2nd degree assault for the shooting of Xavier Moss
1st degree assault for the shooting of John Robertson
The attempted murder of DeAngelo Benton
Capital murder for "killing two or more people in the same act"- Christian and Phillips
Leonard was found not guilty for attempted murder.
For the Taylor recap of the case that brought Leonard to trial:
During the trial, witness testimony indicated that prior to the shooting, Leonard had gotten involved in an altercation with former Auburn football player DeAngelo Benton, who instigated the quarrel.
Leonard’s attorneys contended Leonard feared for his life and fired the gun in self-defense. However, prosecutors argued Leonard was never in real danger and exhibited goal-oriented behavior during the shooting.
Without giving much detail, Leonard said she and Leonard’s other attorneys had a plan for how to present evidence to the jury to not give him the death penalty.
Here's Sharonda Woods, a sister of one of those who were murdered, discussing the verdict after everyone exited the courthouse
WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather
Wednesday, a jury begins the process of deciding the death penalty or life in prison without parole for Leonard.
Monday, September 29, 2014
OTL: Jovan Belcher's Brain Had CTE Traces
((HT: ESPN-OTL/Delsohn))
Steve Delsohn's story on the two years since the death of Kansas City Chief Jovan Belcher, really, is no surprise.
In 2012, Belcher would kill his wife and child in the early morning hours of December 1st. The ensuing investigation after the exhuming of his body yielded the possibility of the Tau protein in his brain that is an indicator of CTE.
The hook from Delsohn:
If it can be shown that Belcher did have CTE, Belcher's daughter and mother, together, would be eligible for up to $4 million under the proposed concussion settlement between the NFL and former players. Furthermore, the lawyers representing Belcher's daughter have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Chiefs on her behalf. Belcher's mother, with different attorneys, filed an almost identical suit.
Here's discussion of the lawsuit at the time
((HT: KCPT))
Word was that Belcher's mother had the idea that her son's brain should be examined to determine if concussions could have been a cause or "the" cause in the behavior Jovan Belcher exhibited in, eventually, killing Kasandra Perkins and his 3-month-old daughter.
Scott Pioli was the Chiefs GM at the time and was standing in front of Belcher when he committed suicide. He addressed the subject at the Roman Numeral Classic after the year was over.
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
Steve Delsohn's story on the two years since the death of Kansas City Chief Jovan Belcher, really, is no surprise.
In 2012, Belcher would kill his wife and child in the early morning hours of December 1st. The ensuing investigation after the exhuming of his body yielded the possibility of the Tau protein in his brain that is an indicator of CTE.
The hook from Delsohn:
If it can be shown that Belcher did have CTE, Belcher's daughter and mother, together, would be eligible for up to $4 million under the proposed concussion settlement between the NFL and former players. Furthermore, the lawyers representing Belcher's daughter have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Chiefs on her behalf. Belcher's mother, with different attorneys, filed an almost identical suit.
Here's discussion of the lawsuit at the time
((HT: KCPT))
Word was that Belcher's mother had the idea that her son's brain should be examined to determine if concussions could have been a cause or "the" cause in the behavior Jovan Belcher exhibited in, eventually, killing Kasandra Perkins and his 3-month-old daughter.
Scott Pioli was the Chiefs GM at the time and was standing in front of Belcher when he committed suicide. He addressed the subject at the Roman Numeral Classic after the year was over.
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Pushed To January
((HT: MyFoxBoston))
But a change of venue request was denied that was put forth by the defense team of suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Judge George O'Toole has now ruled that the trial will begin after the New Year's holiday instead of early November as was previously designated. Tsarnaev's lawyers wanted to delay the trial for a year and wanted a change of venue- saying that there's no way their client can get a fair trail in Boston.
Understandable idea...
Here's the latest on all the legal wrangling
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Tsarnaev could face the death penalty if convicted of making pressure cooker bombs with his brother that went off at the 2013 Boston Marathon- injuring 260 and killing three.
But a change of venue request was denied that was put forth by the defense team of suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Judge George O'Toole has now ruled that the trial will begin after the New Year's holiday instead of early November as was previously designated. Tsarnaev's lawyers wanted to delay the trial for a year and wanted a change of venue- saying that there's no way their client can get a fair trail in Boston.
Understandable idea...
Here's the latest on all the legal wrangling
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Tsarnaev could face the death penalty if convicted of making pressure cooker bombs with his brother that went off at the 2013 Boston Marathon- injuring 260 and killing three.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
DEVELOPING: Pistorius Not Guilty Of Premeditated Murder
And it looks like, on Friday, when the court returns from recess that Judge Thokozile Masipa will come back with a "culpable homicide" verdict- the US equivalent of manslaughter or a "negligent homicide."
Masipa said there were "just not enough facts" to support the finding of premeditated murder in the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. She also disputed the testimony of prosecution witnesses who couldn't differentiate screaming between Pistorius and Steenkamp.
Pistorius faced 25 years to life in prison if he had been convicted of the premeditated murder on Valentine's Day, 2013. He also faces time in prison if the "culpable homicide" verdict comes down. Pistorius could also be acquitted if Masipa believes he made a "tragic error."
Here's Masipa reading the tail end of her decision
((HT: SABC Digital News))
Masipa said there were "just not enough facts" to support the finding of premeditated murder in the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. She also disputed the testimony of prosecution witnesses who couldn't differentiate screaming between Pistorius and Steenkamp.
Pistorius faced 25 years to life in prison if he had been convicted of the premeditated murder on Valentine's Day, 2013. He also faces time in prison if the "culpable homicide" verdict comes down. Pistorius could also be acquitted if Masipa believes he made a "tragic error."
Here's Masipa reading the tail end of her decision
((HT: SABC Digital News))
Friday, August 1, 2014
Adult League Soccer Player Murder Trial Underway, DCFC Supporter's Group Helping Out Ref's Family
((HT: MyFoxDetroit))
This one is a little more than "not normal..."
A man in suburban Detroit is now, officially, on trial for second degree murder for allegedly killing a soccer referee with one punch during a recreational league soccer match back in late June.
Baseel Abdul-Amir Saad will now be on trial for trial in the death of John Bienewicz. Saad was ejected from an adult soccer game when witnesses say he turned around and punched Bienewicz on the side of the head or the neck.
The medical examiner assigned to the case testified that Bienewicz lost consciousness before he hit the ground. The punch put him in a coma and he later died.
The defense...???
Attorneys defending Saad say he got "emotional..." and claim the case is more a manslaughter case than murder.
Fox 2 News Headlines
Arraignment is set for August 7th...
Nicholas Mendola, over at Pro Soccer Talk, has a great hook to the story. The Northern Guard, the supporter's group for the NPSL's Detroit City FC, had a cursing jar for the season. Last year, they donated their proceeds to "Holligans for Heroes." This year's funds are going to Bienewicz's "Friends of" fund to help his family.
To the tune of $6,000...
Well done...
This one is a little more than "not normal..."
A man in suburban Detroit is now, officially, on trial for second degree murder for allegedly killing a soccer referee with one punch during a recreational league soccer match back in late June.
Baseel Abdul-Amir Saad will now be on trial for trial in the death of John Bienewicz. Saad was ejected from an adult soccer game when witnesses say he turned around and punched Bienewicz on the side of the head or the neck.
The medical examiner assigned to the case testified that Bienewicz lost consciousness before he hit the ground. The punch put him in a coma and he later died.
The defense...???
Attorneys defending Saad say he got "emotional..." and claim the case is more a manslaughter case than murder.
Fox 2 News Headlines
Arraignment is set for August 7th...
Nicholas Mendola, over at Pro Soccer Talk, has a great hook to the story. The Northern Guard, the supporter's group for the NPSL's Detroit City FC, had a cursing jar for the season. Last year, they donated their proceeds to "Holligans for Heroes." This year's funds are going to Bienewicz's "Friends of" fund to help his family.
To the tune of $6,000...
Well done...
Sunday, June 22, 2014
OSG High: Ed Thomas- Five Years Later
((HT: Des Moines Register))
It's hard to fathom that five years have passed since the senseless shooting of Aplington-Parkersburg (IA) High head football coach Ed Thomas. Thomas took two towns worth of high school football players and turned them into champions more often than not in Iowa football.
He had kids graduate and, eventually, make their way to the National Football League. But one of Thomas' most-recalled tenets is that "if all I did was teach you how to block and tackle, then I have failed as a coach." He was just as proud of all those who left A-P with a diploma and went on to their chosen lives off the football field. But, by all indications, everyone flocked back to him at A-P to seek counsel, guidance, reassurance, and above all to remain a part of the Falcons community.
A former player Mark Becker, diagnosed with mental illness, went into the A-P weight room five years ago early in the morning and shot Thomas multiple times. Becker is serving a life sentence while his mental illness is being treated and has since shown remorse for shooting and killing "his friend." Becker's parents are now public speakers on mental illness and have made sure that Iowa law now alerts communities when patients are released into society.
The Register staff went back to A-P to see how the community is doing and John Naughton's article is the start of a must-read section on it all...
It's hard to fathom that five years have passed since the senseless shooting of Aplington-Parkersburg (IA) High head football coach Ed Thomas. Thomas took two towns worth of high school football players and turned them into champions more often than not in Iowa football.
He had kids graduate and, eventually, make their way to the National Football League. But one of Thomas' most-recalled tenets is that "if all I did was teach you how to block and tackle, then I have failed as a coach." He was just as proud of all those who left A-P with a diploma and went on to their chosen lives off the football field. But, by all indications, everyone flocked back to him at A-P to seek counsel, guidance, reassurance, and above all to remain a part of the Falcons community.
A former player Mark Becker, diagnosed with mental illness, went into the A-P weight room five years ago early in the morning and shot Thomas multiple times. Becker is serving a life sentence while his mental illness is being treated and has since shown remorse for shooting and killing "his friend." Becker's parents are now public speakers on mental illness and have made sure that Iowa law now alerts communities when patients are released into society.
The Register staff went back to A-P to see how the community is doing and John Naughton's article is the start of a must-read section on it all...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
It Was 20 Years Ago Today
((HT: ESPN/ABC/CNN/Youtube))
And this has nothing to do with Sergeant Pepper...
It's one those moments where you remember where you were...
And always will...
Where were you...? And what do you think about the whole thing today...???
And this has nothing to do with Sergeant Pepper...
It's one those moments where you remember where you were...
And always will...
Where were you...? And what do you think about the whole thing today...???
Monday, June 16, 2014
Hernandez Lawyers Want Lloyd Murder Charges Dropped
((HT: MyFoxBoston))
Surprising no one, really...
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez are asking a Massachusetts judge to throw out some evidence in the murder of Odin Lloyd.
They asked a Fall River (MA) judge to exclude surveillance video from Hernandez's home and they want evidence seized from cellphones and other electronic devices kept out of the case.
In addition, later today he is set to be arraigned on the alleged assault of a fellow inmate who was heckling him as well as allegedly threatening to kill a guard and his family when he was in a county jail.
Here's the defense pleading their early case...
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
The discussion of the assault charge is underway as of noon eastern time and Hernandez pleaded not guilty in the jailhouse incidents.
Surprising no one, really...
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez are asking a Massachusetts judge to throw out some evidence in the murder of Odin Lloyd.
They asked a Fall River (MA) judge to exclude surveillance video from Hernandez's home and they want evidence seized from cellphones and other electronic devices kept out of the case.
In addition, later today he is set to be arraigned on the alleged assault of a fellow inmate who was heckling him as well as allegedly threatening to kill a guard and his family when he was in a county jail.
Here's the defense pleading their early case...
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
The discussion of the assault charge is underway as of noon eastern time and Hernandez pleaded not guilty in the jailhouse incidents.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Hernandez Pleads Not Guilty In 2012 Drive-By Murders
((HT: MyFoxBoston))
In a session that lasted 20 minutes, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty to all charges in front of a crowded court room that included family members of Daniel Abreu and Safiro Furtado.
Prosecutors allege that Aaron Hernandez killed the two in a drive-by shooting in 2012. The Suffolk County District Attorney alleges that Hernandez was getting more and more sensitive to people "testing or disrespecting him."
He rolled down the window of his SUV and allegedly told a friend in his SUV:
"I think I got one in the head and one in the chest."
Prosecutors then allege that Hernandez drove the SUV to his cousin's house in Connecticut and left it there. Hernandez attorney Charles Rankin claimed in open court that the state was poisoning the possible jury pool with the proceedings and a "one-sided grand jury proceeding."
Hernandez is still held without bail and will have his next appearance on June 24th.
Here's WHDH-TV's first-half of the noon newscast previewing what was going to happen in court
7News Boston WHDH-TV
All over the paranoia associated with a spilled drink at a Boston-area nightclub
In a session that lasted 20 minutes, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty to all charges in front of a crowded court room that included family members of Daniel Abreu and Safiro Furtado.
Prosecutors allege that Aaron Hernandez killed the two in a drive-by shooting in 2012. The Suffolk County District Attorney alleges that Hernandez was getting more and more sensitive to people "testing or disrespecting him."
He rolled down the window of his SUV and allegedly told a friend in his SUV:
"I think I got one in the head and one in the chest."
Prosecutors then allege that Hernandez drove the SUV to his cousin's house in Connecticut and left it there. Hernandez attorney Charles Rankin claimed in open court that the state was poisoning the possible jury pool with the proceedings and a "one-sided grand jury proceeding."
Hernandez is still held without bail and will have his next appearance on June 24th.
Here's WHDH-TV's first-half of the noon newscast previewing what was going to happen in court
7News Boston WHDH-TV
All over the paranoia associated with a spilled drink at a Boston-area nightclub
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Jerry Remy's Son Pleads Guilty To 1st Degree Murder
((HT: MyFoxBoston))
The son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy pleaded guilty to the first degree murder of his long-time girlfriend Jennifer Martel. Remy stabbed Martel in their apartment last year, and had pleaded not guilty in the past.
He was arrested for the first time back in August after allegedly pushing Martel into a mirror. He was released on his own recognizance and stabbed Martel to death the following day. First degree murder charges carry a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole.
Remy had pleaded guilty to other charges surrounding Martel's death- including assault on a neighbor who tried to intervene, and violating a restraining order Martel had taken out against him.
Here's the plea
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Two other charges- assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon- were dismissed after Remy’s attorney argued they were covered under the murder charge.
In a statement after his sentencing, Jared Remy said“blame me for this, not my family.”
The son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy pleaded guilty to the first degree murder of his long-time girlfriend Jennifer Martel. Remy stabbed Martel in their apartment last year, and had pleaded not guilty in the past.
He was arrested for the first time back in August after allegedly pushing Martel into a mirror. He was released on his own recognizance and stabbed Martel to death the following day. First degree murder charges carry a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole.
Remy had pleaded guilty to other charges surrounding Martel's death- including assault on a neighbor who tried to intervene, and violating a restraining order Martel had taken out against him.
Here's the plea
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Two other charges- assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon- were dismissed after Remy’s attorney argued they were covered under the murder charge.
In a statement after his sentencing, Jared Remy said“blame me for this, not my family.”
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Developing Story: Aaron Hernandez Indicted for July 2012 Double Murder
((ht: myfoxboston.com))
Details are still coming in, but it appears the lawyers for former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez are going to be really busy the next couple of years.
Fox 25 TV in Boston reports the Suffolk County (MA) Grand Jury has indicted Hernandez for a double homicide that took place in the Boston area back in July of 2012. The drive-by shooting killed Daniel Abreu and Safiro Hurtado. It should also be noted just 6 weeks after that incident, Hernandez signed a $40 million contract extension with the Patriots. And played that season.
Court documents list Hernandez as the shooter and he will be arraigned at a later date. The families of Abreu and Hurtado have filed wrongful death civil suits against Hernandez.
Ted Daniel talks about the civil suits the day after Hernandez got into his jailhouse fight that, eventually, added more charges to his time in jail.
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
You'll recall Hernandez initially was arrested in connection with the death of Odin Lloyd in June of 2013. He's facing 1st degree murder charges for Lloyd's death.
The DA is slated to hold a press conference at 11:30 Thursday morning to talk about the case and we will update the story at that time.
UPDATE---Along with the Homicide charges, Hernandez faces several other related charges as another passenger in the car Abreu and Hurtado was injured in the drive-by-shooting.
In addition, Hernandez's cousin Tonya Singleton was indicted for obstructing justice as the vehicle Hernandez allegedly drove to commit the shooting was found at her home.
During the presser, investigators mentioned they believe Mr. Hernandez followed the victims after a chance encounter at an area club late that fateful night. They believe Hernandez drove up to the vehicle occupied by them and shot multiple times with a .38 caliber handgun.
Daniel Conley, the Suffolk County DA also added that he is being very careful not to step into the other case pending against Mr. Hernandez. It's believed that should he go to trial for this crime, that trial would not take place until the case of Mr. Lloyd's homicide is heard in court.
Hernandez will be arraigned next week in Suffolk County Court.
Details are still coming in, but it appears the lawyers for former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez are going to be really busy the next couple of years.
Fox 25 TV in Boston reports the Suffolk County (MA) Grand Jury has indicted Hernandez for a double homicide that took place in the Boston area back in July of 2012. The drive-by shooting killed Daniel Abreu and Safiro Hurtado. It should also be noted just 6 weeks after that incident, Hernandez signed a $40 million contract extension with the Patriots. And played that season.
Court documents list Hernandez as the shooter and he will be arraigned at a later date. The families of Abreu and Hurtado have filed wrongful death civil suits against Hernandez.
Ted Daniel talks about the civil suits the day after Hernandez got into his jailhouse fight that, eventually, added more charges to his time in jail.
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
You'll recall Hernandez initially was arrested in connection with the death of Odin Lloyd in June of 2013. He's facing 1st degree murder charges for Lloyd's death.
The DA is slated to hold a press conference at 11:30 Thursday morning to talk about the case and we will update the story at that time.
UPDATE---Along with the Homicide charges, Hernandez faces several other related charges as another passenger in the car Abreu and Hurtado was injured in the drive-by-shooting.
In addition, Hernandez's cousin Tonya Singleton was indicted for obstructing justice as the vehicle Hernandez allegedly drove to commit the shooting was found at her home.
During the presser, investigators mentioned they believe Mr. Hernandez followed the victims after a chance encounter at an area club late that fateful night. They believe Hernandez drove up to the vehicle occupied by them and shot multiple times with a .38 caliber handgun.
Daniel Conley, the Suffolk County DA also added that he is being very careful not to step into the other case pending against Mr. Hernandez. It's believed that should he go to trial for this crime, that trial would not take place until the case of Mr. Lloyd's homicide is heard in court.
Hernandez will be arraigned next week in Suffolk County Court.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Oscar Pistorius Week 7: Day 5- Ballistics Debates
((HT: SABC Digital News))
The defense is now bringing their own ballistics experts on the stand to refute the positioning of Reeva Steenkamp as she was trying to defend herself (or not) in the bathroom at the time of Oscar Pistorius opening fire into his bathroom.
The prosecution maintains that Steenkamp was trying to defend herself behind the door when Pistorius started shooting at, what he thought, was an intruder. They are saying she sitting on a magazine rack in the bathroom. The defense is maintaining that Steenkamp was falling backwards into the toilet.
The defense position is trying to reinforce that they weren't arguing that night.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel challenged the position saying the idea didn't make sense...
Here's session one...
The defense is now bringing their own ballistics experts on the stand to refute the positioning of Reeva Steenkamp as she was trying to defend herself (or not) in the bathroom at the time of Oscar Pistorius opening fire into his bathroom.
The prosecution maintains that Steenkamp was trying to defend herself behind the door when Pistorius started shooting at, what he thought, was an intruder. They are saying she sitting on a magazine rack in the bathroom. The defense is maintaining that Steenkamp was falling backwards into the toilet.
The defense position is trying to reinforce that they weren't arguing that night.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel challenged the position saying the idea didn't make sense...
Here's session one...
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Four Found Dead In Burned Out Mansion Belonging To James Blake
((HT: ABC Action News/WFLA-TV))
Four bodies were found in the Tampa-area mansion of former tennis star James Blake and authorities feel the fire that killed two adults and two children was intentionally set.
"Commercial type" fireworks were found inside the house and the sheriff's department feels, in a statement:
"...it is undetermined what kind of fireworks and exactly where they were located."
Blake has been renting the property for the past two years
Here's their coverage that lead at 6
And from our friends at WFLA/NewsChannel8 as well...
WFLA News Channel 8
Four bodies were found in the Tampa-area mansion of former tennis star James Blake and authorities feel the fire that killed two adults and two children was intentionally set.
"Commercial type" fireworks were found inside the house and the sheriff's department feels, in a statement:
"...it is undetermined what kind of fireworks and exactly where they were located."
Blake has been renting the property for the past two years
Here's their coverage that lead at 6
And from our friends at WFLA/NewsChannel8 as well...
WFLA News Channel 8
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Oscar Pistorius Week 7, Day 2: Did He Make An Uncalled For Remark In Recess...???
((HT: SABC Digital News))
That's the question for Oscar Pistorius today.
Attorney Ian Levitt (for Steenkamp friend Kim Myers) claims that Pistorius asked his client "How do you sleep at night?" in the recess of today's proceedings. Pistorius denied making the remark in open court to reporters.
"It's important to confirm this. It was in front of witnesses. Journalists have witnessed this," Levitt said. Levitt also made the point to tell state prosecutors that Pistorius allegedly said what he said.
Here's session one where another neighbor is on the stand, Michael Nhlengethwa, to talk about the evening of the death of Reeva Steenkamp...
The defense was trying to show with their two neighbors on the stand today that Pistorius' cries after he shot Steenkamp could be confused with a woman's screams. Lead prosecutor Gerrie Nel briefly crossed the two neighbors to clarify that what they heard could have been anything and not just one thing or another...
That's the question for Oscar Pistorius today.
Attorney Ian Levitt (for Steenkamp friend Kim Myers) claims that Pistorius asked his client "How do you sleep at night?" in the recess of today's proceedings. Pistorius denied making the remark in open court to reporters.
"It's important to confirm this. It was in front of witnesses. Journalists have witnessed this," Levitt said. Levitt also made the point to tell state prosecutors that Pistorius allegedly said what he said.
Here's session one where another neighbor is on the stand, Michael Nhlengethwa, to talk about the evening of the death of Reeva Steenkamp...
The defense was trying to show with their two neighbors on the stand today that Pistorius' cries after he shot Steenkamp could be confused with a woman's screams. Lead prosecutor Gerrie Nel briefly crossed the two neighbors to clarify that what they heard could have been anything and not just one thing or another...
Monday, May 5, 2014
Oscar Pistorius Trial Week 7: More Defense From The Defense
((HT: SABC Digital News))
It was more opportunities for the defense in the Oscar Pistorius trial to continue to reinforce the idea that the sprinter shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, by accident on Valentine's Day 2013.
The prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, hammered away at the defendant and went after inconsistencies in his time line and testimony. But the defense interviewed someone who lived in the gated community who received a phone call from Pistorius immediately after the shooting who seconded his state of mind at the time of the shooting.
Johan Stander was on the stand this morning...
Monday's proceedings ended early because lead defense attorney Barry Roux said he had expected Stander and his daughter to take up the full day. They didn't and no other defense witnesses were at the courthouse to go under examination.
Pistorius faces 25 years for Steenkamp's murder...
It was more opportunities for the defense in the Oscar Pistorius trial to continue to reinforce the idea that the sprinter shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, by accident on Valentine's Day 2013.
The prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, hammered away at the defendant and went after inconsistencies in his time line and testimony. But the defense interviewed someone who lived in the gated community who received a phone call from Pistorius immediately after the shooting who seconded his state of mind at the time of the shooting.
Johan Stander was on the stand this morning...
Monday's proceedings ended early because lead defense attorney Barry Roux said he had expected Stander and his daughter to take up the full day. They didn't and no other defense witnesses were at the courthouse to go under examination.
Pistorius faces 25 years for Steenkamp's murder...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Oscar Pistorius Trial Day 22: The Cross Ends
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Prosecutor Gerrie Nel rested his cross-examination of Oscar Pistorius after five days- maintaining that the sprinter lied, and is still lying, about his version of events from Valentine's Night, 2013. The prosecution is saying Pistorius lied about his shooting of Reeva Steenkamp was accidental- thinking she was a burglar holed up in the bathroom.
Pistorius shot through the door four times, hitting Steenkamp three and killing her. Nel delivered the prosecution's case and thinks his acts were intentional.
Here's Session One...
The defense called for redirect where lead attorney Barry Roux led Pistorius through his version of events. They then called a forensics expert who went through a noise analysis similar to that of the rounds Pistorius shot through the bathroom door.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel rested his cross-examination of Oscar Pistorius after five days- maintaining that the sprinter lied, and is still lying, about his version of events from Valentine's Night, 2013. The prosecution is saying Pistorius lied about his shooting of Reeva Steenkamp was accidental- thinking she was a burglar holed up in the bathroom.
Pistorius shot through the door four times, hitting Steenkamp three and killing her. Nel delivered the prosecution's case and thinks his acts were intentional.
Here's Session One...
The defense called for redirect where lead attorney Barry Roux led Pistorius through his version of events. They then called a forensics expert who went through a noise analysis similar to that of the rounds Pistorius shot through the bathroom door.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Oscar Pistorius Trial Day 21: 6th Day Of Cross
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Oscar Pistorius endured his sixth day of cross examination by Gerrie Nel and the state Monday...
Nel accused Pistorius of tailoring his testimony to fit the evidence at the scene and went through all the alleged inconsistencies the sprinter detailed during his defense testimony.
Pistorius twice broke down under cross- once when he was asked to repeat the how he told the alleged intruder to leave the bathroom before he fired four times through the bathroom door. The other was when Nel declared that Pistorius knew he was firing at girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Valentine's Day 2013.
Here's session one of testimony
Pistorius' crying caused another call of a break by judge Thokozile Masipa. Remember, that since there is no jury system in South African courts, the judge is the sole renderer of a verdict. Pistorius faces 25 years in prison on the premeditated murder (first-degree) charge.
Oscar Pistorius endured his sixth day of cross examination by Gerrie Nel and the state Monday...
Nel accused Pistorius of tailoring his testimony to fit the evidence at the scene and went through all the alleged inconsistencies the sprinter detailed during his defense testimony.
Pistorius twice broke down under cross- once when he was asked to repeat the how he told the alleged intruder to leave the bathroom before he fired four times through the bathroom door. The other was when Nel declared that Pistorius knew he was firing at girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Valentine's Day 2013.
Here's session one of testimony
Pistorius' crying caused another call of a break by judge Thokozile Masipa. Remember, that since there is no jury system in South African courts, the judge is the sole renderer of a verdict. Pistorius faces 25 years in prison on the premeditated murder (first-degree) charge.
Friday, April 11, 2014
DEVELOPING: Two Hernandez Associates Charged With Murder
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Two associates of Aaron Hernandez have been indicted in the Odin Lloyd murder from 2013 according to the Bristol County (MA) District Attorney's Office. A grand jury returned separate murder indictments on both Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace- who have been the focus of the prosecution's efforts in getting someone allegedly involved in the Lloyd murder/Hernandez case
Both men will be arraigned on the charges, but a date has not been set for them to appear in court.
Wallace has previously pleaded not guilty to "accessory to murder after the fact" and is being held on $500,000 cash bail.
Ortiz has also pleaded not guilty to "accessory after the fact" and is being held on the same amount.
Aaron Hernandez is being held without bail in connection with the murder of the 27-year-old semi-professional football player's death.
Ortiz had been previously regarded by the prosecution as "unreliable" as a witness for the prosecution back in February after the state thought that they could have him as their star witness...
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Two associates of Aaron Hernandez have been indicted in the Odin Lloyd murder from 2013 according to the Bristol County (MA) District Attorney's Office. A grand jury returned separate murder indictments on both Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace- who have been the focus of the prosecution's efforts in getting someone allegedly involved in the Lloyd murder/Hernandez case
Both men will be arraigned on the charges, but a date has not been set for them to appear in court.
Wallace has previously pleaded not guilty to "accessory to murder after the fact" and is being held on $500,000 cash bail.
Ortiz has also pleaded not guilty to "accessory after the fact" and is being held on the same amount.
Aaron Hernandez is being held without bail in connection with the murder of the 27-year-old semi-professional football player's death.
Ortiz had been previously regarded by the prosecution as "unreliable" as a witness for the prosecution back in February after the state thought that they could have him as their star witness...
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More when we know more...
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