Court Orders Michael Arena Freed

Man spent a dozen years in prison for a sexual assault even the alleged victim now denies

"...assault that even the alleged victim says never happened, Michael Arena is now home with his family in Bell..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Arena Gets Time Served

After Supreme Court ruling, won't have to register as sex offender

"...that even the alleged victim says never happened – Michael Arena and his lawyer negotiated a disposition in his..."

Aug. 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

New Sentencing Hearing for Arena

Texas Supremes say no relief on actual innocence

"...A unanimous Texas Supreme Court ruled today that Michael Arena, sent to prison for an alleged sexual assault..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Arena Finally Going Home

Homeward bound after more than a decade in prison

"...a sexual assault that the victim says never happened, Michael Arena will be released today into the custody of..."

June 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Arena Case Meets the Supremes

Will the Supremes find innocence sufficient for vindication?

"...Should Michael Arena be granted a new sentencing hearing? Or should..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Arena Will Not Have To Register as a Sex Offender

Lawyers strike a disposition a month after Michael Arena was released from prison

"...even the alleged victim now says never happened – Michael Arena and his lawyer, Clint Broden, negotiated a disposition..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Hearing for Arena

Innocent Arena gets a resentencing hearing, but not a new trial

"...Court last week granted a new sentencing hearing for Michael Arena, who was sent to prison for 20 years..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Supremes To Hear Arena Case

Oral arguments set for early 2012

"...a lower court decision denying the appeal of 27-year-old Michael Arena, convicted of a sexual assault that no one,..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unlocking the Michael Schenker Festival

Sound pilgrim reveals the combination to his “whole story”

"...orbit a red-hot turbine at the center, German guitarist Michael Schenker, 64. Lightning rod to Seventies Scorpions and UFO,..."

May 16, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

College Tuition or Michael Bublé?

Canadian Sinatra just wants ‘To Be Loved’

"...around 9,000 fans at the Frank Erwin Center Sunday, Michael Bublé made good on the promise of a night..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated

"..."I'm trying to be pro-social," says Michael Arena, the Bell County native who spent 12 years..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Criminally Innocent

How can you be exonerated of a crime that never happened?

"...Twenty-eight-year-old John Arena would like to visit California. He's never been there..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

One Last Visit for Mother and Son?

Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though he's behind bars

"...There's no way to sugarcoat it: Betty Arena – the woman who, with her husband, Robert, has..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Death and drugs dominated the year for Austin police

"...a darker turn when the credibility of his owner, Michael Paxton, became an issue after we discovered that he..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sex Abuse Appeal Goes to Texas Supremes

Even the victim says Arena didn't do it, but the courts say he did

"...Lawyers for Michael Arena, who in 1999 was convicted of sexually abusing..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mr. Nanny

"...Directed by: Michael Gottlieb. Starring: Terry (hulk) Hogan, Sherman Hemsley, Austin Pendleton,..."

Oct. 15, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oops!

"...In last week's story about the release of Michael Arena from prison after nearly 13 years ("Court Orders..."

June 15, 2012 Column

Free the San Antonio Four

And other victims of mass hysteria

"...in alleged sexual abuse cases. Consider the case of Michael and John Arena, brothers from Bell County accused by..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Turfcats Player Profile of Robert Quiroga

An interview with a former Baylor Bear and current Turfcat

"...League for a year, spent three years in the Arena Football League with the Los Angeles Avengers, and is..."

April 17, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Big Fan

In this dark new film from the screenwriter of The Wrestler, a New York Giants fan and regular caller to a sports radio talk show snatches rededication from the jaws of disillusionment.

"...by: Robert D. Siegel. Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Michael Rapaport, Marcia Jean Kurtz and Jonathan Hamm. Siegel, the..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fighting

This film is set amid the world of underground street fighting where the plays bob and weave for love and respect.

"...Channing Tatum, Zulay Henao, Luis Guzmán, Roger Guenveur Smith, Michael Rivera, Flaco Navaja and Peter Tambakis. On the face..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Georgie Porgie

"...while watching transfixed from the sixth row. Seems George Michael splits his time between Metroplex largesse, London courts, and..."

July 16, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines

"...Court on Jan. 10 took up the case of Michael Arena, who was sentenced as a juvenile to 20..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...• Betty Arena, who spent years trying to clear her son's name..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

Somebody Get Me a Shot

"...crime. They were good, but the spectacle was basketball arena bluster more than anything else and we knew it...."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

How the Nez Was Won

Texan Monkees-tamer Michael Nesmith returns to the fold

"...abundantly clear on the Monkees' current tour, which continues Michael Nesmith's return to the band. While bandmates Micky Dolenz,..."

July 26, 2013 Music Feature by Scott Schinder

Citizen Eatery Ready to Open Doors

Plant-based eatery will offer veggie burgers, juicy booze

"...city limits. So any new entry into the herbivore arena is a cause for celebration (preferably with a balloon..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Arctic Monkeys Give Cedar Park Center the F Sharp

UK rockers remain twisted and deranged

"...from drummer (and Queens of the Stone Age bassist) Michael Shuman. Turner hinted at the 90-minute spectacle to come..."

Oct. 29, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Top 10 Commented-On Stories on AustinChronicle.com

What made you sound off, noiselessly

"...10) "One Last Visit for Mother and Son?: Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Features Feature

Wranglers Tied for First

"...field and take a few field goal kicks. An Arena League game always has events lined up during time..."

June 30, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

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