About the Author Jeff “The Rosster” Ross
I am a 42-year veteran Prosecutor (television clips) , Chief Prosecutor (newspaper clips) and criminal defense lawyer – and I created this website to acknowledge the excellent efforts of my colleagues who work with felonies and misdemeanors at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston, Texas.
I publish trials in progress, trial verdicts, in-trial pleas and dismissals, trial setting dismissals, trial standings, judge standings, lawyer statistics, lawyer standings, photos and other court news and nuggets.
“My goal is to shine a light on the fine prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and other courthouse personnel who serve the interest of justice in our community. Our work is the last line of defense for those who will lose their freedom or become free. Thanks to all for your fine work!”
For additions, deletions, corrections or to send a head shot or trial victory in another county please contact me at (cell) 713-582-4462 or (email) jeffross486@gmail.com
Published: Weekly – Every Friday by 5pm – Publishing deadline is 3pm Fridays – First Publication February 2017
“TRIAL IN PROGRESS” – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE. Trials in Progress are updated twice-a-day and the information is gathered from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – “preview docket sheet” found under the“images” tab of the case summary page
MAY 6, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
174th – MURDER
1830460 – Prosecutors Jayelle Lozoya and Angela Weltin – Defense Craig Hughes and Chase Clayton (judge Hazel Jones presiding: opening statements 9a May 6th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
179th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1962207 – Prosecutors Traemon Anderson and Jill Wells – Defense Jimmy Ortiz, Jr. (judge Ana Martinez presiding: defendant plead GUILTY – trial for punishment ONLY – punishment trial to resume 11a May 6th)
248th – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1846989 – Prosecutors Tyler Arner, Gage Wiley and Elyse Garza – Defense Billy Morian III and Carlos Aguayo (judge Hilary Unger presiding: punishment evidence to begin May 6th)
ERD Court – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1877862 – Family Law Center 4th floor – Prosecutors Mikeala Morris and Nevin Day – Defense Rebecca Miller and Joseph Bayer (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding: state’s case resumes 9a May 6th)
CCL4 – DWI >.15
2565483 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Bryan Garris and Coby Dubose (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: state’s case resumes May 6th)
CCL8 – ASSAULT
2550057 – Prosecutor Storey Slaughter – Defense Dejean Cleggett (judge Erika Ramirez presiding: state’s case resumes May 6th)
Lee Gilley – out of jail on a $1 million bond – cut off his ankle monitor and fled the country to Italy prior to his May 29th trial setting in the 497th Criminal District Court. He is charged with Capital Murder, allegedly killing his pregnant wife and their unborn child. Authorities say he is back into custody. His attorney is Dick DeGuerin. CLICK2HOUSTON
Longtime Criminal Defense Attorney John Petruzzi gets punched unconscious by his client in the 178th criminal courtroom after the judge gave the client a 50-year prison sentence for Murder. See the full story and interview with John on FOX26NEWS