Karmelo Anthony hearings reportedly set for Aug. 19 and 20 on recusal, new-trial motions
The Aug. 19 recusal hearing is reported for 9 a.m. in McKinney; neither that request nor the new-trial motion has been granted.
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Larry Dean Brown reportedly released on bond in 1981 Grapevine cold-case charge
Published accounts say DNA from discarded bottles matched blood evidence preserved from Beverly Bruneau's clothing; release terms and a court date remain unavailable.
Inside the evidence fight before Yella Beezy’s capital-murder trial
The judge had not reportedly ruled on whether jurors may see disputed lyrics, prior-shooting evidence and social-media material; trial was set for Aug. 24.
Collin County prosecutors dispute Karmelo Anthony’s new-trial claims; no ruling yet
The defense alleges an informal agreement shaped its trial strategy; prosecutors say private-hearing transcripts contradict that account.
DNA test reportedly excludes Johnson County sheriff from paternity—but resolves only that question
A DNA test reportedly excluded Johnson County Sheriff Adam King from paternity, but the result does not resolve separate allegations in the dispute.
Burkhart sentenced for evidence tampering; murder charge remains unresolved
Koby Burkhart was sentenced on three evidence-tampering convictions, while a deadlocked jury left the murder charge unresolved.
Central Motel remains open as Fort Worth seeks nuisance ruling
The Central Motel remains open while Fort Worth pursues a nuisance ruling, a receiver and a possible one-year closure over allegations that have not been…
What Cuban’s Mavericks arena petition reportedly seeks—and what remains undecided
Reports describe Mark Cuban’s filing as a request for records tied to a proposed north Dallas Mavericks arena, not a ruling or an established project…
Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial and judge’s recusal; neither has been granted
Karmelo Anthony’s defense is asking for a new trial and Judge John Roach Jr.’s recusal, but neither request has been granted.
Perez family sues Atmos after fatal Oak Cliff explosion, CBS Texas reports
CBS Texas reports that the Perez family sued Atmos Energy for gross negligence after Marisol Perez and her infant son died in the Oak Cliff…