Judge Stephens issued her order regarding whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the retrial of the penalty phase in State v. Jodi Arias. I am happy to report that yes, cameras will be allowed! However, no coverage can be aired … [Read more...] about Cameras Allowed in Retrial of Jodi Arias
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Quick Update on Day 3 of Jury Deliberations in State v. Devault
The jury has been deliberating for 3 days in the State v. Marissa Devault death penalty trial. The jury can convict her of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder (heat of passion) or it could acquit her - although I find that unlikely. Here is a … [Read more...] about Quick Update on Day 3 of Jury Deliberations in State v. Devault
Opening Statements in St. v. Marissa Devault
MKL's take on the Opening Statements in Devault Today I was in the courtroom for the opening statements in the State v. Marissa Devault case. This is a death penalty case in Maricopa County. The State is alleging Devault murdered her husband by … [Read more...] about Opening Statements in St. v. Marissa Devault
The Next Big Trial In Maricopa County is Here – St. v. Marissa Devault
At this time last year our Country started the downward spiral of obsession with the State v. Jodi Arias trial. The last part of the story will begin on March 17 with the jury selection for the re-trial of the penalty phase. Another trial that just … [Read more...] about The Next Big Trial In Maricopa County is Here – St. v. Marissa Devault
GO CNN! GO CNN! GO CNN! (it probably won’t work though)
As I sit here writing this I am chanting "GO CNN, GO CNN, GO CNN!" Not only because I love the group over there and at HLN but also because I want the same result - live coverage of all aspects of State v. Jodi Arias. I woke up early today in order … [Read more...] about GO CNN! GO CNN! GO CNN! (it probably won’t work though)
Jodi Arias Hearing Closed to Public
For all of you out there, including me, who expected to hear or see something interesting today in State v. Jodi, you (we) are out of luck. The oral argument scheduled for today will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. On October 1, 2013, Judge Stephens … [Read more...] about Jodi Arias Hearing Closed to Public
Jodi Arias Will Try To Settle Her Case
Jodi Arias and Juan Martinez will participate in a settlement conference in late October in an effort to resolve the case. For background, Jodi Arias was found guilty of the First Degree Murder of Travis Alexander in May of this year. The jury also … [Read more...] about Jodi Arias Will Try To Settle Her Case
Motions and Twitter and Juries Oh My! (State v. Jodi Arias)
A lot a movement has happened in State v. Jodi Arias in the past couple days leading up to the status conference scheduled for Monday, August 26. It is anticipated that the firm trial date will be scheduled on Monday. Additionally, the Judge may … [Read more...] about Motions and Twitter and Juries Oh My! (State v. Jodi Arias)