Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...The four-week murder trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor has ended in a mistrial after a Travis County..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Oct. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Playback: Doug Sahm for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

The Austin Music Hall gets slated for teardown, the Roost closes while looking for a cash infusion, Backyard owner Tim O'Connor gets back in the concert game, and a Kickstarter campaign to get Doug Sahm into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

"..."I'm proselytizing for Doug Sahm," proclaims Texas music sophisticate and first-time filmmaker Joe..."

July 10, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors

Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning

"...the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Christoper Taylor Murder Trial Means New Trial in 2024

Taylor killed Michael Ramos in 2020, D.A. will retry case

"...November 15: Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor was not convicted of murder for his on-duty fatal..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Defense Rests in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Closing Arguments Begin

Jurors visited site where Michael Ramos was fatally shot

"...the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here’s What You Need to Know About Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Defense

Defenders say it’s all about perception

"...the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor's attorneys signaled weeks ago that they'd ask for his..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...convince the jury that when Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor shot Michael Ramos, neither Taylor nor any other individual..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Prosecutors in Christopher Taylor Trial Question Impartiality of APD Investigation

The prosecution rests

"...Prosecutors in the trial of Christopher Taylor – the Austin police officer accused of murdering Michael..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Jim McReynolds Jose Menendez Thomas "Tommy" Merritt Robert Miklos Doug Miller Joseph Moody Rene Oliveira Rob Orr Solomon Ortiz,..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Heart Attack & Fine

Actor Douglas Taylor is alive (again) and well in Austin, Texas

"...Douglas Taylor wasn't dead for all that long, really. "Between..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Promotion

Forgettably bland, this comic film features Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly vying for the same job promotion.

"...Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Lili Taylor, Fred Armisen, Gil Bellows, Bobby Cannavale and Rick Gonzalez...."

June 13, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...County grand jury has indicted Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor on a charge of first-degree murder for the fatal..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Wall

Two American soldiers face off with an Iraqi sniper

"...Directed by: Doug Liman. Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena and Laith Nakli...."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Articulations

Serious health problems have beset Austin theatre artists Douglas Taylor and Brian Gaston as they are working on upcoming projects.

"...Longtime local actor Douglas Taylor is in Seton Hospital following a heart attack..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...It’s no surprise that APD Officer Christopher Taylor’s attorneys want his murder trial moved out of progressive..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

"...The murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty killing of Michael Ramos in 2020..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Emperor Jones

"...also informs his directorial preparation and execution. Says actor Doug Taylor, "He can really pull things out of an..."

April 30, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...the news broke in March that APD Officer Christopher Taylor faced murder charges for shooting Mike Ramos in April..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...in the murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor allege in a court filing that over the past..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Articulations

Ailing actor Douglas Taylor is on the mend, actors Babs George and Lowell Bartholomee get the recognition they deserve (from the Payne Awards), and choreographer Deborah Hay wants you to spend the weekend with her.

"...Taylor Mending..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

"...The prosecution of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for killing Michael Ramos in 2020 has come to..."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer

Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos

"...the courtroom and have ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Oct. 23, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...The monumental trial of Austin Police officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Michael Ramos on-duty in 2020, got..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where?

It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

"...The trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Black and Latino Austinite Mike Ramos..."

June 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Two Lives of Napoleon Beazley

The Original Theatre Company's 'The Two Lives of Napoleon Beazley' presents the story of a Texas teen sentenced to death with heartbreaking scenes, evoking pathos for injustice

"...that the victim's son, a judge, pushed Robert Meese (Doug Taylor) to prosecute for the death penalty...."

July 22, 2005 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

From Heaven to the Springs

'Nightswim' moves Barton Springs from history to literature

"...unpretentious observer of nature, suddenly thrust into unexpected wisdom; Doug Taylor as Dobie is an avuncular, sharp-tongued good ol'..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Articulations

Austin helps the Lysistrata Project become the Little Peace Project That Could, the Long Center says "no thanks, after all" to the $25 million in Waller Creek tunnel bond money, and Austin Shakespeare Festival launches a new reading series.

"...Craig, Gray Haddock, Craig Kanne, Barry Miller, Matt Patterson, Doug Taylor, Spencer Zuzolo, and Yours Truly onstage together in..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

A grand operatic production of Turnadot by the Chinese National Opera has been canceled, playwright C. Denby Swanson receives a McKnight Advancement Grant, Davy Crockett gets caught in the Web, and Peter Pan receives his own Amy's Ice Cream flavor.

"...the museum's current exhibition on the frontier hero. Actor Doug Taylor, who alternates playing Crockett with Ken Webster, gets..."

May 10, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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