'Doctor's report' still pending for Bay Area woman accused of killing cop during DUI crash
The court proceedings concerning the mental competency of Serena CJ Rodriguez have been delayed due to inadequate effort from the assigned psychologist.
Trial date still unsettled for man accused of killing woman, teen girl at Bay Area apartment and livestreaming the aftermath
Two defense attorneys withdrew from representing Raymond Michael Weber, who is accused of double murder and human trafficking.
A new public defender was appointed in Weber's case, which includes serious allegations of livestreaming his crimes.
'Doctor's report' still pending for Bay Area woman accused of killing cop during DUI crash
The court proceedings concerning the mental competency of Serena CJ Rodriguez have been delayed due to inadequate effort from the assigned psychologist.
Trial date still unsettled for man accused of killing woman, teen girl at Bay Area apartment and livestreaming the aftermath
Two defense attorneys withdrew from representing Raymond Michael Weber, who is accused of double murder and human trafficking.
A new public defender was appointed in Weber's case, which includes serious allegations of livestreaming his crimes.
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