Trial

Former Oklahoma Judge Resigns After Texting Scandal During Murder Trial

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Oklahoma Judge Resigns After Texting During Murder Trial Traci Soderstrom, a former judge for Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties in Oklahoma, has resigned from her position following a scandal involving her inappropriate use of electronic devices during a murder trial. Soderstrom’s behavior came to light through security footage, which showed her constantly on her phone during the trial of Khristian Tyler Martzall, who was accused of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son in 2018. An investigation conducted by the Oklahoma Supreme Court found that Soderstrom had exchanged over 500 text messages with her bailiff during the trial. … Read more

Defense Attorney Struggles with Low Trial Wages, Considers Withdrawing from YSL Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A year-long trial has left attorneys appointed to the case struggling financially and considering withdrawal. The trial involves Rodalius Ryan, who is already serving a life sentence for an unrelated murder case. Defense attorney, D’Williams, expressed frustration, saying, “Nobody wants to hire an attorney who’s been in trial for a year.” The trial is currently on a break until Tuesday. Last year, the appointed attorneys sought additional pay from the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) due to the low wages they were receiving, which amounted to $15,000 for the duration of the … Read more

Landmark Decision: Judge Grants Use of Jurors from Another County in High-Profile Justin Johnson Murder Trial

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a significant development in the trial of Justin Johnson, a judge has ruled that jurors from outside of Shelby County will be selected. Johnson is standing trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of rapper Young Dolph in 2021. Although the trial will still take place in Shelby County, this decision ensures that the jury panel will be comprised of individuals from a different county. Johnson’s brother, Jermarcus, had previously pleaded guilty in June 2023 for his role in assisting Justin after the rapper’s killing. Jermarcus admitted to taking possession … Read more

Father on Trial for heinous murder and disposal of 5-year-old daughter’s body

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Concord, New Hampshire – A New Hampshire man is currently on trial for the brutal murder of his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. Prosecutors allege that Adam Montgomery, 34, not only beat the young girl to death but also took several months to dispose of her body in various locations. Meanwhile, Montgomery’s defense attorney maintains his client’s innocence, stating that the last person to see Harmony alive, Montgomery’s estranged wife, has refused to provide any information regarding the case. Montgomery pleaded not guilty in 2022 to charges of second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, falsifying physical … Read more