Decision in Angelika Graswald Hearing on Statements
The judge is expected to issue a decision today on whether the statements made by Graswald to police on April 29-30, 2015 about the drowning death of her fiance Vincent Viafore in New York's Hudson River can be used by the prosecution at trial. On July 27, 2016, the judge continued Grawald's case to Sept. 1, 2016. That is her next court appearance.
Suge Knight Trial
Rapper Suge Knight's murder trial is scheduled to begin today. He's charged with killing one man and attempting to kill another with his truck near the movie set of Straight Outta Compton on Jan. 29, 2015 in Los Angeles.
Nick Hillary Trial
Nick Hillary is charged with second degree murder in the death of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips, the son of Hillary' former girlfriend, in 2011. Hillary denies he killed the boy. There is no forensic evidence tying him to the murder. Hillary's case has received national attention, particularly after the New York Times published a long article about it on March 5, 2016. The trial is continued to Sept. 6, 2016.
Robert Durst Arraignment on Murder Charges in LA
By agreement signed on October 15, 2015 but not filed until February 3, 2016, the Los Angeles District Attorney agreed that Durst will be arraigned on the murder charges no later than this date. Durst is accused of shooting his long-time friend Susan Berman in December 2000.
Steven Avery’s Appellate Brief to be Filed
Steven Avery, sentenced to life for the 2005 murder of Theresa Halbach, is appealing his conviction again. After the Netflix series Making a Murderer raised questions about the merits of Avery's conviction, Illinois attorney Kathleen Zellner agreed to represent him. The highly-anticipated brief to be filed today could contain some interesting allegations. Zellner is known for her representation of the wrongfully convicted. She has succeeded in obtaining 18 exonerations.