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 16th – updated 6a
185th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1874086 – Prosecutor Erandy Marquez and Nisha King Hawkins – Defense Jon Stephenson and Matt Gilliam (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes 9:15a June 16th) KHOU11NEWS
208th Court
MURDER
1867357 – Prosecutors Amanda Benavides and Tiffany Harrell – Defense Jerome Godinich (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: state’s case resumes 10a June 16th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
248th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1700412 – Prosecutors Rehaman Merchant and John Hyde – Defense Chris Downey, Robert Pace and Matias Adrogue (judge Hilary Unger presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a June 16th) GRIZZY HOOD NEWS
482nd Court
SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1936726 – Prosecutor Mitchell Williams – Defense Kenneth Allen Jr. (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: case resumes June 16th)
496th Court
MURDER
1870241 – Prosecutors Andrew Figliuzzi and Kayla Allen – Defense Lott Brooks and Jennifer Jenkins (judge Dan Simons presiding: defendant plead guilty – punishment phase to jury begins 10:30a June 16th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
ERD Court
TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS – CONTINUOUS
1938173 – Prosecutors Danielle Oxford and Jayelle Lozoya – Defense Mike Trent and Lisa Andrews (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: opening statements 9a June 16th)