by Beth Karas | May 30, 2016 | News, Forensics |
William Richards learned last week that California’s Supreme Court granted his habeas relief, vacated his murder conviction (he’s served 23 years already) and sent the case back down to the trial court. The San Bernardino County District Attorney (the same...
by Beth Karas | May 27, 2016 | News, Death Penalty |
The death penalty continues to spark controversy across the country. As I was researching recent developments in a number of states, I learned that a case will be argued in the coming months before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging Louisiana’s death penalty....
by Beth Karas | May 23, 2016 | News, Bill Cosby, Freddie Gray |
UPDATE on 5/27/16: I recorded a podcast last night with Page Croyder, former Asst State’s Attorney in Baltimore City. She discusses the latest developments in the Baltimore Cop cases. You can listen to it on the Podcast page. UPDATE on 5/24/16 at 1:30 pm: Bill...
by Beth Karas | May 17, 2016 | News, Freddie Gray |
UPDATE: Judge Barry Williams will render his verdict on Monday, May 23. The next Baltimore cop trial is June 6. Caesar Goodson, the driver of the police van, is charged with murder. We can expect to see Officer Porter called to testify against him. Testimony in the...
by Beth Karas | May 12, 2016 | News, Sievers, Freddie Gray |
Here’s a roundup of updates to cases we’re following and more: The next Baltimore Cop trial began today, this one before a judge only. Officer Edward Nero waived his right to a jury. He’s charged with four misdemeanors (though one carries a sentence...