Jury Duty

"...an umemployed, socially stunted misfit who ends up serving jury duty during the trial of accused psychopath Carl Bishop..."

April 14, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jury Duty Scam

Thieves posing as court officer try to steal your identity.

"...Consumer Alert: Jury Duty Scam Just Another Identification Theft Trick The FBI..."

Oct. 22, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Jury Duty With the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

Broken budgets, broken pipes and busted cops

Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Trial by Jury

"...Hurt. In the first few minutes of Trial By Jury, I felt a familiar panic as I realized that..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death

Seating jury was easier than expected

"...After a long day of questioning, a jury of Travis County residents was seated, Oct. 16, in..."

Oct. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations began after passionate closing arguments

"...UPDATE: The eight-person jury tasked with considering the civil rights case brought by..."

June 11, 2013 News Post

Jury Finds Daniel Perry Guilty of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester

Texts expressing his murder fantasies were critical to prosecution

"...The jury in the Daniel Perry murder trial returned its verdict..."

April 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor on a..."

March 10, 2021 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

"...Christopher Taylor was not convicted of murder for his on-duty fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in April 2020, but..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...Art Acevedo before the case went to a grand jury...."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...the Austin Police Department officers indicted by a grand jury convened by District Attor­ney José Garza. The city had..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Duty vs. Gattis: Williamson County Fireworks

Judge accused of trying to hide unauthorized hiring

"...The legal range war between Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty and the Williamson County Commissioners Court – and more..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial

If they can't decide, case will end in a mistrial

"...two days of deliberation and a long weekend, the jury seated to decide guilt or innocence in Austin Police..."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge on Byron Carter Shooting: Take It to a Jury

Judge clears the way for family of victim of fatal police shooting to pursue civil rights suit

"...of Downtown. According to the APD, Wagner fired his duty weapon repeatedly into a moving car in order to..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Take It To a Jury: Judge Rules in Carter Shooting

Conclusions similar to those in confidential city memo

"...east of Downtown. According to APD, Wagner fired his duty weapon repeatedly into a moving car in order to..."

May 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Carter Trial: Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations begin after passionate closing arguments

"...A federal jury on Tuesday cleared Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Jury Trial For DA Lehmberg

Judge will decide whether to remove elected official

"...officials for several infractions, including "intoxication on or off duty caused by drinking an alcoholic beverage."..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Trying to Avoid Jury Duty?

"...I recently got a notice to report for jury duty. My work and home life are really busy..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?

"...What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Katherine Howard

The Common Law

The Nuts & Bolts of Jury Duty

"...You've been summoned for jury duty. Your first reaction was an unsuccessful attempt to..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

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

"...Police officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Michael Ramos on-duty in 2020, got off to a rocky start today...."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Jury selection continues in Robert Springsteen's murder trial.

"...Jury selection continued this week in the trial of Robert..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Jury Duty – What If I Don't Show Up?

"...Jury Duty – What If I Don't Show Up?..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...violations: Responsibility to Know and Comply, and Neglect of Duty. He added that he took "Officer Hopkins' total work..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...to steal Social Security numbers from unwitting victims. The "jury duty scam" goes like this: You get a call..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Framing the Guilty?

Houston police thought they had their man – so the evidence was no problem

"...his new moniker honestly; Allen has been called for jury duty more than a dozen times and has served..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

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

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Are We on the Edge?

In The Bateman Trilogy, about a family of working-class suburbanite Texans, Ken Webster reveals a fine playwright's voice to go along with his strong directorial style

"...deceased father apparently has made an unexpected homecoming. In "Jury Duty," Bruce Bateman sits on a jury that must..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...Last Thursday, Aug. 9, a Travis Co. grand jury absolved Sgt. Michael Olsen of criminal responsibility in the..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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