This one clearly goes in the "politics" category. The sitting judge of the 380th District court has been indicted. Judge Suzanne Wooten, who defeated incumbent Charles Sandoval has been charged with seven counts. This includes Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (a favorite of the "Special Crimes" division of the District Attorney’s…
Congratulations to Scott Becker on his appointment to the 219th District Court in Collin County. The appointment was announced on the Governor’s website today. Mr. Becker won the Republican Primary election and was set to take office (no democratic opponent) on January 1, 2011. However, current sitting Judge Henderson recently…
I stand corrected. I’m siting in the hearing now. Part of the motion was about restricting the press in this case. I figured this was just about a change of venue. But so far the only questions asked are about how many articles have been published and the circulation. So…
Well, the hearing is now over and bith sides rested and closed. the judge ruled that the arguments dont override the first amendment rights of the press and denied his motion to reatrict the press. regarding the lawyers and witnesses talking to the press, thats not restricted either. but the…
All clerks charged were arraigned on the charges and all naturally pled not guilty Although it wasnt taken up now, but was alluded to was that some of those charged may ask to have the trials severed so that they might all be tried together. there was also a question…
passed for a future time is taking up is whether or not the defendents get the grand jury testimony. The defendants also askes for the state to reveal their sources of who thy got their information from. the state opposed that. a discussion was had of whistleblowers vs a criminal…
Well, sorry about the crude posts, but I thought my readers would want to know what was going on live in this case. After speaking with some courthouse workers (who actually had to work and didn’t have time to sit in the courtroom), I decided to "live blog" from my…
The Collin County Observer first broke the story of the looooong investigation of one of the sitting judges in Collin County. (The other judge investigation was already dismissed). For most news stories, the story would be about the wrongdoing of the judges being investigated. But once again, for Collin County,…
Frisco City Council has an upcoming contested Election. Looks like there will be a debate by the candidates tomorrow at Hall Office Park (right near where our offices are located). Wednesday, April 21st, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hall Office Park Conference Center located at 2401 Internet Blvd. The…
Congratulations to the new (almost) judges of Collin County. – Scott Becker will become the next District Judge in the 219th replacing retiring Judge Henderson. – Jay Bender will become the next judge of Court 6. – Lance Baxter will become the next judge of Court 3 (assuming he is…