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 13th – updated 6a
179th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1879041 – Prosecutors Traemon Anderson and Radarius Morrow – Defense Joe Wells and Kim Cleary (judge Ana Martinez presiding: opening statements 1p August 17th)
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 August 13th)
496th Court
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO A CHILD
1878712 – Prosecutors Keegan Childers and Blue McCreary – Defense Ralph Martinez (judge Dan Simons presiding: voir dire process afternoon of August 13th)
497th Court
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1958978 – Prosecutors Nidia Ventura and Mikeala Morris – Defense Vafa Jasemi Zergani, Max Patterson and Alex Tijerina (judge Peyton Peebles presiding: state’s case resumes 10a August 13th)
ERD Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1970743 – Prosecutors Samantha Knecht, Garrett Moore and Selah Lile – Defense Julio Vela, Jacob Vela and Gianpaolo Macerola (visiting judge Wayne Mallia presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9a August 13th)
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 4
DWI (with death)
2559957 – Prosecutors Jonathan Hardegree and Aliyah Miller– Defense Ruben Restrepo, Jr. and Daniel Gilbert (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: case resumes August 13th)
Court 5
DWI >.15
2585617 – Prosecutor Shantia Shah – Defense Myrecia Donaldson and Kyianna Sykes (judge David Fleischer presiding: case resumes August 13th)