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Rogers Found Guilty in Jury Trial; Sentencing Scheduled for June

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A sentencing date has been scheduled after a jury found 56-year-old Chris Rogers guilty on all charges Wednesday. Jury selection began Tuesday and opening statements were made. Wednesday, the trial concluded with the case being sent to the jury for deliberations just before 5pm. ... Read More.

White County Court News from Thursday; Hay Denied Relief/Release; Rawlinson Cases Headed to Trial; States Attorney Refuses to Pursue Charges Against Stevens

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Arguments were heard Thursday on a motion for relief and pretrial release in the case against Darren Hays. That motion was made before Cumberland County Judge Jonathan Braden on Tuesday. The motion was denied, Hays waived his right to a preliminary hearing and pre-trial... Read More.

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Monday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a history of psychiatric issues. She was charged... Read More.

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Gade Jailed for Violating Terms of Pre Trial Release Less than 12 Hours After Initial Arrest

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Less than 12 hours following his arrest early Monday morning, Carmi’s Timothy Gade landed back behind bars just before 2pm same day. Carmi Police say they were called to 812 South Church where they arrested 65-year-old Timothy Gade for violating his conditions of pre-trial... Read More.

Hargrave Pleas Not Guilty to Battery; Pre Trial Date Set

Friday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Local business owner, school board member, and a man who has received numerous rounds of applause just from walking in a room since October 25th didn’t get an ovation Friday morning, but he did enter a not guilty plea. Kenny Hargrave, represented by Jonathan... Read More.

Jury Trial of Crossville Man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Family Member Wrapping Up

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Jurors heard closing arguments Friday morning in the trial of Emmit Connely. The Crossville man was arrested in May on warrants related to charges of Criminal Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Battery. After a final pre-trial on Monday, the jury trial got underway Tuesday... Read More.

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County Board Weighs Solar/Wind; Learns how Pre Trial Fairness Act Affecting Coffers

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

With Dustin Harmon of Bellwether Advantage corralling things, the White County Board met with it’s most expediated gathering in months. It took the board just under 40 minutes to get through business Wednesday night. Most of the time was spent discussing making changes to... Read More.

Judge Denies Request For New Trial For Convicted Murderer Brody Murbarger

Monday, January 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Brody I. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Court on Friday. In front of packed courtroom Defense Attorney Christian Baril moved for a Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal or a new trial; stating that his client was unable to receive a fair and impartial... Read More.

Trial Date Set For Altamont Man Accused Of Shooting White County Woman

Friday, November 4 by WROY-WRUL News

A trial date has been set for an Altamont man accused of attempted murder in Edwards County. Sean Adam Curtiss, 42 of Altamont is slated to stand trial December 6 for a shooting last August that left a White County woman seriously injured. Curtiss has... Read More.

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Technical Difficulties Cause Postponement In Tate Trial

Wednesday, October 26 by WROY-WRUL News

Menard State Prison’s Zoom video system experienced technical difficulties, postponing the Clinton County court appearance for Ray E. Tate this week. A final pretrial hearing for Tate was initially scheduled for 8:30 Monday morning, but officials at the prison were unable to establish a... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: trial

Rogers Found Guilty in Jury Trial; Sentencing Scheduled for June

White County Court News from Thursday; Hay Denied Relief/Release; Rawlinson Cases Headed to Trial; States Attorney Refuses to Pursue Charges Against Stevens

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Gade Jailed for Violating Terms of Pre Trial Release Less than 12 Hours After Initial Arrest

Hargrave Pleas Not Guilty to Battery; Pre Trial Date Set

Jury Trial of Crossville Man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Family Member Wrapping Up

County Board Weighs Solar/Wind; Learns how Pre Trial Fairness Act Affecting Coffers

Judge Denies Request For New Trial For Convicted Murderer Brody Murbarger

Trial Date Set For Altamont Man Accused Of Shooting White County Woman

Technical Difficulties Cause Postponement In Tate Trial

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