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
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A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman to nearly 22 years in prison for murdering her disabled daughter. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from birth. Elise Nelson was found guilty of one count of second-degree intentional murder after pleading guilty earlier. Her sentencing… Continue reading A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
Grand Forks Judge Sentences Ray Holmberg to Jail
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal Judge has ordered Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks to jail for violating the terms of his released before sentencing.
Judge halts Georgia’s planned, slowly conducted vote recount
GEORGIA (trfnews.i234.me) A judge has blocked Georgia’s proposed hand count of the 2024 presidential vote.
Judge Declares “Mistrial” in Pembina County Rape Case
Judge Rules “Mistrial” In Pembina County Rape Case CAVALIER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has ruled “mistrial” in the rape case against a Cavalier, North Dakota man. It remains to be seen whether or not the entire case will be dismissed.
Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown man, Christopher William Johnson, 40, faces multiple felony charges after his 2-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl. On Sept. 18, a judge rejected Johnson’s plea deal, leaving him to face trial on Oct. 1. Johnson is charged with endangerment of a child (Class B felony), reckless endangerment, possession of drug… Continue reading Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Jamestown Fentanyl Overdose Case Involving 2-Year-Old
Judge Upholds Conviction of Minnesota Woman Involved in Grisly 1997 Murder
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota judge has ruled against a motion to overturn the murder conviction of Jamie Dennis-Gianakos, a woman who pleaded guilty to her role in the brutal 1997 murder of babysitter Anne-Marie Camp. Gianakos, sentenced to 25 years in prison, is currently on supervised release until October. Gianakos sought to have… Continue reading Judge Upholds Conviction of Minnesota Woman Involved in Grisly 1997 Murder
Moorhead Woman Charged with Murder, Tells Police: “I Would Kill Him Again”
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Connie Jo Frank, 47, is being held on a $2 million bail without conditions, or a $100,000 cash bail with conditions, after being charged with second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of her on-and-off boyfriend, 47-year-old Willard DeGroat Jr. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at 1025 3rd Avenue North in… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Murder, Tells Police: “I Would Kill Him Again”
Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Judge Tamara Yon has granted a state motion for a second mental health evaluation of Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, who is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. Benitez-Estremera is accused of intentionally killing 61-year-old Steven Opdahl on May 9, 2023, outside DigiKey in Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant
Judge Kirk B. Smith, – Obituary
Retired Judge Kirk B. Smith, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, in SMP Health-St. Catherine’s North, Fargo, ND. He was 94 years old. Kirk Berton Smith was born February 5, 1930, in Cogswell, ND, to Harry and Adeline (McCauley) Smith. He grew up on a farm in Sargent County,… Continue reading Judge Kirk B. Smith, – Obituary
Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case, Citing Unlawful Appointment of Special Counsel
Florida (trfnews.i234.me) – A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office, handing the Republican former president another major legal victory as he seeks a return to the White House. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by… Continue reading Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case, Citing Unlawful Appointment of Special Counsel