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
SEP 2nd – updated 6p
185th Court
AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING
1944964 – Prosecutors Peter Basilious and Brett Batchelor – Defense Vafa Jasemi Zergani, Larissa Zavarelli and Kairo Grant (judge Andy Beall presiding: defense’s case resumes September 3rd)
209th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1862632 – Prosecutors Erandy Marquez and Brianna Perry – Defense Paul Morgan, Mike Haddad and Stephanie Morales (judge Brian Warren presiding: closing arguments 10:30a September 3rd)
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 – Prosecutors Tiffany Caudill and Ashlea Sheridan – Defense Arienna Toh, Kandice Horsey and Zakiya Carter (judge Chris Morton presiding: defense’s evidence resumes 9:30a September 3rd)
482nd Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1882877 – Prosecutors Lisa Stewart and Alycia Harvey – Defense Ed Chernoff and Neal Davis III (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: closing arguments 9:45a September 3rd)
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.
496th Court
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
1873004 – Prosecutor Emma Catlett – Defense Brennen Dunn (judge Dan Simons presiding: state rested 5:16p September 2nd)
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: closing arguments 9a September 3rd)
Court 10
DWI >.15
2564058 – Prosecutor Storrey Slaughter – Defense Tyler Flood (judge Juanita Jackson presiding: closing arguments 8:30a September 3rd)