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 4, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
232nd – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
1768463 – Prosecutors Alex Napuri and Jay Gordon – Defense Matt Gilliam and Lauren Stanbery (judge Josh Hill presiding: punishment evidence continues June 4th)
248th – CAPITAL MURDER
1700412 – Prosecutors Rehaman Merchant and John Hyde – Defense Chris Downey, Robert Pace and Matias Adrogue (judge Hilary Unger presiding: opening statements 9:30a June 8th) GRIZZY HOOD NEWS
338th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1702650 – Prosecutors Ryan Volkmer and Cristina Platter – Defense Jerome Godinich and Gary Polland (judge Michele Oncken presiding: case resumes June 4th)
351st – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1862263 – Prosecutors Keegan Childers and Lindsey Pearson – Defense Jessica Anderson, Julie Ketterman, John Allicock and Eugenia Mendez (judge Nata Cornelio presiding: state’s case resumes 9a June 4th)
482nd – MURDER
1891467 – Prosecutors Nick Toups and Winston Griner – Defense Ana Funes Baker and Damon Parrish II (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: jury deliberated 2:30p – 5:04p June 3rd – to continue deliberations 9:45a June 4th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
487th – MURDER
1788586 – Prosecutors Taylor Carter and Gordon McCormack – Defense Ed Chernoff and Neal Davis III (judge Stacy Allen Barrow presiding: state’s case resumes 10:30a June 4th) ABC13NEWS
ERD Court – MURDER
1757948 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutors Matthew Jackson and Aliyah Miller – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding: closing arguments 9a June 4th) CHANNEL2NEWS
CCL4 – DWI
2592124 – Prosecutors Peter Uli and Brekeese Pierce – Defense Sean Darvishi and Manny Guerra (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: closing arguments 10a June 4th)