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 31st – updated 5p
174th Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1931387 – Prosecutors Nevin Day and Dylan Larsen – Defense Cheryl Brown and Brigida Pirra (judge Hazel Jones presiding: jury deliberated 11:28a – 5:10p August 28th – jury deliberated 9:52a – 3:20p (ALLEN charge given) – still deliberating as of 5p August 31st)
209th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1862632 – Prosecutors Erandy Marquez and Brianna Perry – Defense Paul Morgan, Mike Haddad and Stephanie Morales (judge Brian Warren presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a August 31st – evidence being presented 5:02p)
Allegedly, per indictment, while in the course of committing Burglary of a Habitation the defendant Nathaniel Sewall shot and killed the owner with a firearm.
230th Court
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1863311 – Prosecutor Tiffany Caudill – Defense Kandice Horsey (judge Chris Morton presiding: state’s evidence resumes 9a September 1st)
482nd Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1882877 – Prosecutor Lisa Stewart – Defense Ed Chernoff (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: opening statements 9:45a September 1st)
Allegedly, per indictment, while in the course of committing Burglary of a Habitation the defendant Jimmy Earl Thomas shot and killed the owner E. Epps with a firearm.
ERD Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1820590 – Prosecutors Morgan Kline and Jayelle Lozoya – Defense Ben Pearce (visiting judge Christi Kennedy presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: opening statements 8:30a September 1st)