tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post8093100011912235970..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Kim Ogg (Finally) Does the Right ThingMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-62979995645900092332017-05-18T15:19:29.783-05:002017-05-18T15:19:29.783-05:00Bill Turner and Lisa Tanner from the AG's Offi...Bill Turner and Lisa Tanner from the AG's Office. Excellent choice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211346799824673300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-28977152240936117892017-05-18T10:19:17.637-05:002017-05-18T10:19:17.637-05:00Any updates on the appointment of a pro tem?Any updates on the appointment of a pro tem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5120431587395200342017-05-10T16:51:54.189-05:002017-05-10T16:51:54.189-05:00Hey 10:06, the AG's Office was appointed to on...Hey 10:06, the AG's Office was appointed to one capital murder case in Bexar County after LaHood was elected. (The previous DA's Office had already waived death.) The defendant was convicted by a jury and sentenced to life without parole. That's not exactly "deplorable and downright pathetic" work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-1844678712759941342017-05-10T16:45:30.446-05:002017-05-10T16:45:30.446-05:00Texas Penal Code Sec 19.02 (d): At the punishment ...Texas Penal Code Sec 19.02 (d): At the punishment stage of a trial, the defendant may raise the issue as to whether he caused the death under the immediate influence of sudden passion arising from an adequate cause. If the defendant proves the issue in the affirmative by a preponderance of the evidence, the offense is a felony of the second degree.<br /><br />Can someone plead to it? I mean, with manslaughter as an equivalent option, when would it ever come up? But theoretically?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-1364809731756327922017-05-09T12:27:03.852-05:002017-05-09T12:27:03.852-05:00@MurrayNewman - isn't murder two what Clara Ha...@MurrayNewman - isn't murder two what Clara Harris was convicted of?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31795301583270594792017-05-09T07:00:40.369-05:002017-05-09T07:00:40.369-05:00You ain't from around here, huh?You ain't from around here, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-70377368036280276262017-05-09T06:40:25.822-05:002017-05-09T06:40:25.822-05:00The Texas statutes don't have a Murder Two.The Texas statutes don't have a Murder Two. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5767848549995779582017-05-09T03:45:40.372-05:002017-05-09T03:45:40.372-05:00Temple should approach the special prosecutor and ...Temple should approach the special prosecutor and see if he can plead guilty to murder two. He'd be guaranteed to get out when he turns sixty as opposed to going before a parole board. Prosecutors in retrials are probably more likely to allow for plead downs since retrials tend to be an ordeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-42351797514462319822017-05-08T15:39:25.393-05:002017-05-08T15:39:25.393-05:00Stanley Schneider's rectal sphincter would tig...Stanley Schneider's rectal sphincter would tighten up like a 3 legged deaf mute virgin chihuahua if Randy Schaffer was appointed Special Prosecutor...............Ticketmaster would make a fortune!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31502910714602591992017-05-08T14:41:14.249-05:002017-05-08T14:41:14.249-05:00Middle name Fifth.Middle name Fifth.Brad Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425364468832502100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-53600414558753153532017-05-08T10:06:46.195-05:002017-05-08T10:06:46.195-05:00Don't appoint the AGs office. They took over ...Don't appoint the AGs office. They took over some cases in Bexar County after Lahood won and their work was deplorable and down right pathetic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-60887745910034865572017-05-08T08:56:24.811-05:002017-05-08T08:56:24.811-05:00If the AG's office is appointed, there is no g...If the AG's office is appointed, there is no guarantee that Lisa Tanner will be the one sent to try it. All Judge Johnson can do is designate the AG's Office. She cannot name an individual within the office. That's up to the AG. I do not know Lisa Tanner. I know that the AG's office is not known for having stellar trial lawyers. Judge Johnson should appoint 2 respected local attorneys. At least one of them should have prior prosecutorial experience. My two cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-40042261895488187352017-05-07T20:24:34.019-05:002017-05-07T20:24:34.019-05:00Judge Johnson should appoint a former rock star pr...Judge Johnson should appoint a former rock star prosecutor beyond reproach. A prosecutor who is known for painstaking preparation. One who is thorough and talks to all witnesses and officers repeatedly before trial. You know, someone like Rachel PalmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-19729957793624032202017-05-07T11:07:23.012-05:002017-05-07T11:07:23.012-05:00OPEN LETTER TO HOUSTON CHRONICLE BRIAN ROGERS WHO ...OPEN LETTER TO HOUSTON CHRONICLE BRIAN ROGERS WHO CENSORS MY COMMENTS<br /><br />My Dear Brian "Biassed (sic)" Rogers,<br /><br />Objectivity is lost when you censor, publish innuendos and intentionally mislead.<br /><br />The CCA simply applied today's procedural standards (which were, as you must know being an attorney yourself, not the standard at the time of Temple's trial) and concluded therefore, that simply because evidence was turned over late, regardless as to plausible material and exculpatory value, that this precluded Team Temple from having sufficient time to "work the evidence" and thereby denied him a fair trial?<br />Please inform your dwindling readership with specificity the precise details of MATERIAL EXCULPATORY evidence you allude might have resulted in an acquittal that was not turned over timely? <br /><br />RJS a/k/a the "alternate suspect" actually took the stand and was cross examined by Temple's defense counsel, Dick DeGuerin. He was ruled out by HPD as not being remotely a viable suspect and the jury, after hearing the evidence, concurred. <br />What "new" evidence is there at this juncture that would change a subsequent jury's mind as to the credibility of this witness? <br />What material exculpatory evidence have you discovered as an investigative reporter that Kelly Siegler withheld?<br /><br />Actual court transcript estimony shows that RJS was in possession of a 12 gauge shotgun (the type of weapon used to execute Belinda Temple) and that he smoked marijuana on the day of Belinda Temple's murder. <br />Does that constitute probable cause in your mind?<br /><br />I am having difficulty connection the dots as to how you make the leap that:<br />1. the mere possession of a 12 gauge shotgun in KATY, TEXAS (duck hunting capital of the world) makes you a murder suspect;<br />2. smoking dope makes you more likely to attack and murder your pregnant neighbor instead of a bag of Cheetos;<br />3. this neighborhood teen age dope head was able to break into the Temple house undeterred by a vicious guard dog that kept police at bay when they rolled up at the murder scene until subdued by its owner, David Temple. <br />How is out that David Temple's beloved guard dog wasn't shot or harmed? Hmmmm;<br />4. if burglary was the real motive why did RJS carry a shotgun into the house instead of out of the house? <br />Wouldn't burglary of a habitation 101 teach you that you want both hands free to carry stolen property? <br />What motive did RJS have to run upstairs and blast a 12 gauge shell at point blank range into the back of his pregnant neighbor's head and then leave without stealing her engagement ring, watch, wallet or anything else of substantial value?<br />Maybe David Temple's mistress at the time of his wife's murder might be relevant when it comes to motive?<br /><br />In closing, even though you are just a reporter, you did attend law school; so what new evidence would you use to cause a different result than the original verdict rendered?Trident 5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-54841873524279333532017-05-07T09:14:21.966-05:002017-05-07T09:14:21.966-05:00Anon 9:34
AMEN!Anon 9:34<br /><br />AMEN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-26707363266553661572017-05-06T21:34:08.987-05:002017-05-06T21:34:08.987-05:00I 100% agree with you Murray--Lisa Tanner with the...I 100% agree with you Murray--Lisa Tanner with the AG's office is super qualified to handle Temple's retrial.<br /><br />Win-win all the way around: <br />* David Temple will return to prison for the rest of his life.<br />* The kid (now an adult) who has been defamed for almost two decades as a fabricated "alternate suspect" to divert justice will finally have his reputation on the mend.<br />* Belinda Temple, her murdered unborn baby girl and her family will have justice.<br />* The residents of Katy, Texas will sleep a whole lot easier.<br />* Judge Johnson will be a Rock Star and come election time she is bulletproof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-7355154613629827852017-05-06T17:26:08.373-05:002017-05-06T17:26:08.373-05:00I hope Judge Johnson will go with the AG's off...I hope Judge Johnson will go with the AG's office and get Lisa Tanner. I've heard good things about her, and it takes it out of the county and away from ANY undue influence. This has been a long road getting here, and now the scrutiny will be on Judge Johnson's decision. Members of the media will be all over this, watching it carefully, so she has to pick the right person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-24769211261376865462017-05-05T18:59:46.073-05:002017-05-05T18:59:46.073-05:00Kelli should consider granting a change of venue t...Kelli should consider granting a change of venue to Montgomery County and appoint that DAs office to prosecute itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-82936045624977152512017-05-05T18:50:16.800-05:002017-05-05T18:50:16.800-05:00Ken Magidson and/or Don DeGabrelle
Two former US A...Ken Magidson and/or Don DeGabrelle<br />Two former US Attorneys for the Southern District of TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-39293681497475095242017-05-05T18:36:07.042-05:002017-05-05T18:36:07.042-05:00The AG's Office has arguably one of the best m...The AG's Office has arguably one of the best murder trial lawyers in prosecution -- Lisa Tanner. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-54561623007924355372017-05-05T18:34:38.174-05:002017-05-05T18:34:38.174-05:00You're kidding about Randy and Warren, right?You're kidding about Randy and Warren, right?Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-71998483113208989652017-05-05T18:19:59.623-05:002017-05-05T18:19:59.623-05:00Dick Bax
Chris Downey
Johnny Holmes if he would be...Dick Bax<br />Chris Downey<br />Johnny Holmes if he would be willingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-36713130055637498952017-05-05T18:12:36.479-05:002017-05-05T18:12:36.479-05:00Randy Schaffer
Bob Moen
Warren diepraamRandy Schaffer<br />Bob Moen <br />Warren diepraamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-11499563200536606142017-05-05T17:47:51.616-05:002017-05-05T17:47:51.616-05:00Somehow, with Kim Ogg and Dicky D involved, I won&...Somehow, with Kim Ogg and Dicky D involved, I won't feel good about this until I see who the Special Prosecutor is. That George Soros money can go a long wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-77643630850968455802017-05-05T16:04:06.983-05:002017-05-05T16:04:06.983-05:00Anon 3:32,
If you were Judge Kelli Johnson who wo...Anon 3:32,<br /><br />If you were Judge Kelli Johnson who would you appoint as the Special Prosecutor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com