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
JUNE 1, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
230th – SEXUAL ASSAULT
1883441 – Prosecutor Kara Harner – Defense Brett Podolsky (judge Chris Morton presiding: opening statements 9:30a June 1st)
232nd – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
1768463 – Prosecutor Alex Napuri – Defense Matt Gilliam (judge Josh Hill presiding: opening statements 9:30a June 1st)
338th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1702650 – Prosecutors Ryan Volkmer and Cristina Platter – Defense Jerome Godinich and Gary Polland (judge Michele Oncken presiding: opening statements 10a June 2nd)
351st – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1862263 – Prosecutors Keegan Childers and Lindsey Pearson – Defense Jessica Anderson, Julie Ketterman, John Allicock and Eugenia Mendez (visiting judge Mark Ellis presiding: opening statements 12:30p June 1st)
482nd – MURDER
1891467 – Prosecutors Nick Toups and Winston Griner – Defense Ana Funes Baker and Damon Parrish II (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: opening statements June 1st) HPD PRESS RELEASE
487th – MURDER
1788586 – Prosecutors Taylor Carter and Gordon McCormack – Defense Ed Chernoff (judge Stacy Allen Barrow presiding: opening statements 10a June 1st) ABC13NEWS
496th – BURGLARY WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY
1938906 – Prosecutor Panos Melisaris – Defense Larry Williams II (judge Dan Simons presiding: opening statements 10:30a June 1st)
ERD Court – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1784545 – Family Law Center 4th floor – Prosecutors Mikeala Morris and Tieranee Jones – Defense Jimmy Ortiz Jr. (visiting judge Vanessa Velasquez presiding: punishment evidence resumes 8:30a June 1st)