Dec 14, 2014
More than six hours after deliberations began Thursday afternoon, a Montgomery County jury was still deciding whether to convict a Columbia woman on a first-degree involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2012 car crash that killed a 35-year-old man.
Dec 11, 2014
An expert witness testified Wednesday that the blood sample taken from a Columbia woman accused of being drunk when she caused a fatal crash was improperly handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Jul 3, 2014
A 34-year-old man sentenced to life in prison without parole in a teenager’s 1993 dance hall death was freed Thursday after a legal compromise spurred by a judge’s favorable ruling on his claims of innocence.
Sep 20, 2013
Charges were dropped Friday against Eric Cravens, who was arrested in connection with a June 15 shooting downtown.
Jun 9, 2013
The scientific work of a former Boone County medical examiner and MU pathology professor is being challenged by five of his colleagues as a Kirksville man seeks a new trial in a woman’s 1997 drug-related death.
Feb 6, 2012
When the jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Tony Lewis, quiet sobbing was audible in the otherwise silent courtroom. Lewis hugged his defense team, turned and smiled at his family. Lewis, who spent the last 15 months in jail, was a free man.
Feb 2, 2012
Members of the Hobson family and members of the Lewis family looked on as co-defendant Lee Carter testified for the defense in the trial of Tony Lewis on Thursday.
Jan 23, 2012
Pretrial hearings for Tony Lewis continued Monday as the defense and prosecution deliberated over potential witnesses and evidence disclosure.
Sep 9, 2010
The Citizens Police Review Board decided Wednesday night that Columbia police officers should keep their cameras rolling.
May 13, 2010
The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board saw its first glimpse Wednesday night of the reaction to a story that’s gotten national attention — Columbia residents packed themselves into council chambers to get a turn to speak about a Feb. 11 SWAT raid in which police shot and killed a dog.