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
AUG 11th – updated 6a
183rd Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1958844 – Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe – Defense Maverick Ray and Savannah Luna (judge Lance Long presiding: punishment evidence to begin 9:30a August 11th)
208th Court
POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
1966574 – Prosecutor Abraham Chopin – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: state’s case resumes 10a August 11th)
496th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1794606 – Prosecutors Keegan Childers and Samantha Barnhart – Defense Jerome Godinich (judge Dan Simons presiding: state’s case resumes 10:30a August 11th)
497th Court
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1958978 – Prosecutors Nidia Ventura and Radarius Morrow – Defense Vafa Jasemi Zergani, Chris Henderson and Alex Tijerino (judge Peyton Peebles presiding: state’s case resumes 10a August 11th)
ERD Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1970743 – Prosecutors Samantha Knecht, Garrett Moore and Selah Lile – Defense Julio Vela, Jacob Vela and Gianpaolo Macerola (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9a August 11th)
Two men charged with the January 2023 murders of James Gerald Martin III and Dana Ryssdal have been extradited to Harris County after being located in Vietnam. Polie Phan (defendant in above case) and Jaidan Nguyen each face capital murder charges. A third suspect, Kathy Vu, has been charged with tampering with evidence. Authorities credited the successful investigation and extradition to the coordinated efforts of local, federal, and international law enforcement agencies.
Court 11
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
2573493 – Prosecutor Dominic Vela – Defense Chanae Davis (judge Sedrick Walker’s court: case resumes August 11th)
Court 15
ASSAULT
2575755 – Prosecutor Katelyn Prescott – Defense Chessa White and Sebastian Avella (judge Tonya Jones court: case resumes August 11th)