Courthouse use of “stun cuffs” not a new development
The devices have come under fire both locally and nationally by activists who maintain their use in court is dangerous, unnecessary and prejudicial.
Lawsuit filed by Cushing residents seeks earthquake damages from energy companies
A lawsuit filed in Payne County is the latest to seek damages from energy companies due to earthquakes. The suit by four individuals names five energy companies.
Judge leaves attorney in control of Terence Crutcher’s estate
Tulsa County District Judge Kurt Glassco named Terence Crutcher’s four minor children as the estate’s heirs. Tulsa attorney Austin Bond will remain special administrator of the estate.
Dismissal of felony charge against Crutcher’s widow expected to impact estate case
A felony charge against the widow of Terence Crutcher was dismissed Thursday, which could impact an ongoing legal dispute over control of Crutcher’s estate. A judge is set to issue a ruling in the estate case Monday.
Fact-checking Betty Shelby’s attorney’s appearance with Pat Campbell
The day before Betty Shelby was ordered to stand trial, her attorney discussed the case on the Pat Campbell Show on KFAQ radio.
Shelby defense: Police chief conspired with DA, mayor, to get charges filed
Then McMurray said that if Jordan “testified honestly,” he would tell the court that he was so “afraid of civil unrest” that he took “pre-emptive steps” to get charges filed by meeting with Mayor Dewey Bartlett and District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler to get charges filed.
Transcript shows new details in past bond hearing for homicide suspect
The judge gave prosecutors two options: leave Majors’ bail at $30,000 with a new condition that he move from his home into an apartment far away from the family he allegedly tormented, or have his bail upped to $60,000.
Court records appear to show attorneys settled on the latter.
A security guard’s bullet ended Monroe Bird’s life. Here’s the rest of the story.
The security guard was in plain clothes and driving an unmarked pickup when he shot Monroe Bird. He had marijuana in his backpack and was taking seizure medicine that impacts decision making and reaction time. The state revoked the guard’s license, but prosecutors declined to charge him.
