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
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GRAND FORKS TRIAL TURMOIL: Defense Seeks Venue Change Amidst ‘Justice for Katarina’ Campaign
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
NORTH DAKOTA MAN FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES AFTER DEADLY CRASH – DEFENSE FIGHTS BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – A court hearing today in Grand Forks District Court for Travis Bell of Fordville, ND, saw the defense attempting to suppress his blood alcohol content (BAC) report, citing technicalities. 
BACKGROUND ON THE CASEBell was involved in a June 2024 crash that resulted in the death of a child in… Continue reading NORTH DAKOTA MAN FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES AFTER DEADLY CRASH – DEFENSE FIGHTS BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST
Judge Permits Derek Chauvin’s Legal Team to Analyze George Floyd’s Heart Tissue
A federal judge has granted permission for Derek Chauvin’s legal team to examine preserved samples from George Floyd’s heart and bodily fluids. This development is part of Chauvin’s ongoing efforts to contest his federal civil rights conviction related to Floyd’s death in May 2020. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson approved the motion, allowing the defense… Continue reading Judge Permits Derek Chauvin’s Legal Team to Analyze George Floyd’s Heart Tissue
Minnesota Mother Uses Insanity Defense in Murder of 2 Sons
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The attorney for a Red Lake woman charged with murdering 2 of her sons has filed notice that she’ll be using an insanity defense. It’s prompted the government to file for its own mental competency report.
Newly Released UFO Report from the U.S. Department of Defense
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) The U.S. Department of Defense has just released it’s latest report on UFO’s.
Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Victims of a tire-slashing spree in Grand Forks will have to wait longer for compensation as a dispute over restitution arises in court. Matthew Morris, 32, who is already serving a two-year prison sentence for slashing 91 tires in October 2023, was back in court on Friday, Sept. 20. The… Continue reading Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute
Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator
Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, is facing felony charges of third-degree murder and third-degree controlled substance crime following the fatal overdose of Hailey Ann Czapiewski, 28, on November 28th. The charges stem from allegations that Kalinoski supplied Czapiewski with fentanyl, leading to her death. Kalinoski, who… Continue reading Defense Moves to Suppress Key Evidence in Thief River Falls Overdose Death Case
Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man on a basketball court is speaking out, claiming he was defending his family. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Abbott Sports Complex across from Purper Arena. “I got my family beside me,” said 24-year-old Allen… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting
Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution
BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jorden Nicole Borders, accused of torturing her three children, appeared via Zoom with her public defender, Mark Hansen, on Tuesday, April 23. They requested more time as the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office assumed prosecution. Assistant Attorneys General Mary Russell and Dominika Kins were consulted, with the state supporting the request. Borders… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Accused of Child Torture Seeks Extension as Attorney General Takes Over Prosecution