Trial

Jury Trial Set for Columbia Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

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Columbia, Mo. — A Columbia woman faces a jury trial for her alleged involvement in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist and injured others in August of this year. Elizabeth Lopez is scheduled to appear in court as she faces charges including second-degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. The incident occurred on August 5, when authorities allege Lopez pulled out of an apartment complex directly into the path of two oncoming motorcycles. The collision reportedly resulted in the death of 18-year-old Walker Davis, also from Columbia, … Read more

Jury Trial Scheduled for Missouri Man Accused of Fatal December Shooting in Columbia

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Columbia, Mo. — A Missouri man, Corey Blueitt, age 44, is scheduled for a jury trial on September 24, in connection to a fatal shooting incident last year that claimed the life of 34-year-old Aaron Badolato in north Columbia. This trial stands as a significant event in Boone County’s legal calendar, given the gravity of the charges and community concerns. In December 2022, the incident threw the small community into disarray, as police reports and court documents indicate that eyewitnesses identified Blueitt allegedly pointing a firearm at several individuals and subsequently firing the shot that … Read more

Delphi Trial Update: Defense Requests Jury Visit Crime Scene for First-Hand Perspective

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Delphi, Indiana — In a recent turn of events related to the infamous Delphi murders, attorneys for Richard Allen, the accused, proposed a unique motion that could change the dynamics of the impending trial. The defense team is requesting that the jury be taken to the Monon High Bridge, the initial crime scene, and the nearby area where the bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German were discovered in February 2017. This move aims to provide the jurors with first-hand insight into the environment and location specifics which are crucial to the case. Legal experts … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Austin Officer Charged in 2019 Shooting of Man Experiencing Mental Health Crisis

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Austin, Texas – Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of Christopher Taylor, an officer with the Austin Police Department, who is facing charges in a 2019 shooting incident. The trial, which has garnered significant attention, centers on the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva, a local scientist, during what police described as a mental health crisis. Taylor, who has been under scrutiny since the incident, was originally charged with murder. However, recent updates in the case have seen a shift to a lesser felony of deadly conduct. The decision to modify the … Read more