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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Idaho Murder Suspect's Trial Delayed to 2025 as Attorneys Push for Later Start Date"

Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students, is expected to appear in court to challenge the charges against him. His defense team is appealing a ruling that allowed a grand jury indictment to stand, citing biased grand jury, inadmissible evidence, lack of sufficient evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct. The closed and sealed hearing will address the order denying the motion to dismiss the indictment, with a scheduling conference for a trial date to follow.

via KOMO News|

#bryan-kohberger #court-hearing #crime

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"

Alec Baldwin faces a felony involuntary manslaughter charge following a grand jury indictment related to the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for the charge, based on the negligent use of a firearm or causing death without due caution. Baldwin's defense attorneys plan to fight the charge, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months. The case also involves upcoming trials for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and insights into prosecution strategies and witness testimony.

via ABC News|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #involuntary-manslaughter

legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Dual Prosecution Paths After 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"

Alec Baldwin faces a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the movie "Rust." The indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for the charge, based on the negligent use of a firearm and causing death without due caution. Baldwin's role as a co-producer may also be addressed. Separately, the trial against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is set for February, and potential witnesses include crew members and a prop master who have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

via NPR|

#alec-baldwin #firearm-safety #grand-jury-indictment

legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Dual Prosecution Paths in 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"

Alec Baldwin faces a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for the charge, based on negligent use of a firearm or causing death without due caution. Baldwin's defense attorneys plan to fight the charge, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months. Separately, the trial against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is set for February, and could offer insights into the prosecution's approach and potential witness testimony for Baldwin's case.

via The Associated Press|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #involuntary-manslaughter

legalcrime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces New Involuntary Manslaughter Indictment in 'Rust' Shooting"

Alec Baldwin has been indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." This comes after special prosecutors dismissed an earlier charge, citing the need for further investigation. The analysis of the gun involved in the shooting led to the new indictment. The weapons supervisor and assistant director on the movie set also face legal proceedings. The victim's family is looking forward to the criminal trial.

via USA TODAY|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #involuntary-manslaughter

legalcrime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Second Charge in Fatal 'Rust' Shooting"

Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter by a grand jury over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie, Rust. Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico after receiving new analysis of the gun used in the shooting. Baldwin, who was the lead actor and co-producer of the movie, has maintained that he did not pull the trigger, but the new analysis suggests otherwise. The weapons supervisor on the set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has also pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering.

via Al Jazeera English|

#alec-baldwin #film-set-shooting #grand-jury-indictment

legalcrime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Indictment in 'Rust' Shooting"

Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a grand jury on an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with the deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The indictment charges Baldwin with negligent use of a firearm or, in the alternative, involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspection. The actor was initially charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter before the case was dropped, but special prosecutors have now brought forth the indictment. The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, also faces charges related to the incident, and her trial is scheduled to begin in February.

via ABC News|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #halyna-hutchins

legalcrime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"

Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a grand jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting on the movie set of Rust in 2021. The shooting resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza. Baldwin, who was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal, has maintained that he did not pull the trigger, but the gun fired. The case had previously seen a dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter charge, but it has now been revived with the grand jury indictment.

via The Guardian|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #involuntary-manslaughter

legalcrime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter in 'Rust' Shooting"

Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a grand jury on an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with the deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The indictment charges Baldwin with negligent use of a firearm, and his attorneys have stated that they look forward to their day in court. The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, also faces charges related to the shooting, including involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. Jury selection for her trial is scheduled to begin on Feb. 21.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury-indictment #halyna-hutchins

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Lori Vallow: From Extradition to Murder Charges

Lori Vallow, who is already serving a life sentence for killing her two children in a doomsday plot, has been extradited to Arizona to face charges in connection with the murder of her fourth husband. She was booked on one count of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Charles Vallow in 2019, and another count of first-degree premeditated murder for allegedly plotting with her brother to kill her niece's ex-husband. Vallow is currently in jail without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 7. Her fifth husband, Chad Daybell, is also facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of Vallow's children and his first wife.

via ABC News|

#crime #doomsday-plot #extradition

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Officials Indicted for Interfering with Midterm Election Results

Two local officials in Cochise County, Arizona, Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby, have been indicted by a grand jury for delaying the certification of the county's midterm election results in 2022. The indictment alleges that they conspired to delay the certification and interfered with the statewide canvas, committing two felonies. If the county hadn't certified the results, a Republican representative would have lost his race. Judd and Crosby are the latest Republicans to face criminal charges related to election denialism.

via NBC News|

#arizona #election-certification #election-denialism

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Bryan Kohberger's Legal Battle: Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Idaho Murder Charges"

Bryan Kohberger, a criminology PhD student, appeared in court for a hearing to argue for the dismissal of the grand jury indictment against him in the Idaho murders case. The judge denied the motion but unexpectedly allowed cameras in the courtroom. Kohberger's defense team had filed the motion earlier this year, citing biased grand jury, inadmissible evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct. The prosecution argued against dismissing the case, stating that the Idaho Supreme Court had already ruled on the issue. Kohberger is accused of the murders of four University of Idaho students.

via The Independent|

#bryan-kohberger #cameras-in-courtroom #court-hearing

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Judge denies motion to dismiss indictment in Idaho student killings case against Bryan Kohberger

A district court judge in Idaho has denied a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students. The defense argued that there was an error in the grand jury instructions, but the judge stated that he is constrained by settled law in Idaho and suggested that the issue be brought to a higher court. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and a not guilty plea has been entered on his behalf. The judge's decision on a separate motion to dismiss based on a biased jury has not yet been released.

via CNN|

#bryan-kohberger #crime #defense

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Judge Denies Bryan Kohberger's Motion to Dismiss Idaho Murders Charges

Bryan Kohberger, the criminology PhD student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, appeared in court for a hearing to argue for the dismissal of the grand jury indictment against him. The judge denied the motion but unexpectedly allowed cameras in the courtroom. Kohberger's defense team had filed the motion earlier this year, citing a biased grand jury, inadmissible evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct. The defense argued that the grand jury was given the wrong instructions, but the judge stated that it was the same instruction given for 100 years. Kohberger is linked to the murders through DNA evidence, cellphone data, an eyewitness account, and his white Hyundai Elantra.

via The Independent|

#bryan-kohberger #court-hearing #crime

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Hunter Biden's Legal Battle: Accusations, Indictments, and Political Maneuvers

Hunter Biden's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, accused House Republicans of "congressional manipulation" and political pressure after his client was indicted on charges related to gun possession. Lowell sent documents to three congressional committees, including a letter accusing whistleblowers of committing crimes by revealing protected information about Biden. The letter also criticized Republican committee chairs for misusing their investigation and violating federal laws protecting grand jury and tax information. The fight between Hunter Biden and Hill Republicans escalates as they target him in their impeachment inquiry against the president.

via POLITICO|

#congressional-manipulation #grand-jury-indictment #house-republicans