Chippewa County Murder Trial in Turmoil: Defense Demands Venue Change Amidst Public Outcry

Carson Peters-Berger

Defense Cites Public Bias and Media Coverage On March 26, 2025, attorneys Michael Cohen and Alicia Linzmeier filed a motion on behalf of 17-year-old Carson Peters-Berger to relocate his trial outside Chippewa County. The defense argues that extensive media coverage, social media commentary, and public memorials have created an environment where a fair trial is… Continue reading Chippewa County Murder Trial in Turmoil: Defense Demands Venue Change Amidst Public Outcry

GRAND FORKS TRIAL TURMOIL: Defense Seeks Venue Change Amidst ‘Justice for Katarina’ Campaign

Travis Bell

Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — The defense attorney for Travis Bell, accused in a fatal crash near the Grand Forks airport, has filed a motion to move the trial out of Grand Forks. Attorney Mark Friese argues that the extensive public campaign led by the victim’s family, including social media outreach and public demonstrations,… Continue reading GRAND FORKS TRIAL TURMOIL: Defense Seeks Venue Change Amidst ‘Justice for Katarina’ Campaign

UPDATE: Video Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Prompts Officials To Revise Initial Statement On Gunfire exchanged.

BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have video of an Officier Involved Shooting by Belcourt, North Dakota today. Officials have changed their original statement regarding the incident.

Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

Joshua Jon Temple

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jon Temple, 41, of Grand Forks, has requested a change of venue for his criminal case involving the abuse of his late wife, Whitney Temple, who was battling cancer. Temple faces charges including Class B felony endangering an eligible adult, Class C felony terrorizing, Class C felony domestic violence… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Manuel Martinez Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man’s Thursday, May 23, final dispositional conference in Grand Forks County court was canceled because he plans to change his plea in the gross sexual imposition case. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, is charged with four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition-victim under the age of 15-defendant… Continue reading Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case