How Johnson County Sheriff Adam King's trial ended in a mistrial
A judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following two days of deliberations.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following two days of deliberations.
Benjamin Song, identified as the group's leader, was handed the lengthiest sentence. The others were handed decades-long punishments.
"It's like the Department of Justice has swatted a fly with a drone."
The trial will take place at the justice center in Cleburne following a postponement last month.
One victim's statement, which was read aloud, in part, during the sentencing hearing, stated that Young made her "believe that [she was] worthless and only existed to be used."
Both families received death threats, doxing, and multiple swatting calls to their homes before the trial, and the threats haven't stopped.
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
Athena Strand's mother, Maitlyn Gandy, took the stand Wednesday afternoon, facing her daughter's killer in one of the most emotional moments of the trial so far.
"We did not expect what was going to happen," Edward Eastland said.
A chilling twist in court, testimony reveals Tanner Horner repeatedly invoked an alter ego, "Zero," as investigators worked to uncover the truth in the Athena Strand case.
The man accused of the killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand will soon face a jury and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Nine defendants were on trial on charges related to the July 4 attack on the Prairieland ICE detention center in North Texas.
Deliberations are set to begin Thursday in the Prairieland case.
Nine men and women are on trial, facing a variety of federal charges, accused of being part of a "North Texas antifa cell."
Nine men and women are on trial, facing a variety of federal charges, accused of being part of a "North Texas antifa cell."
One witness said he heard the gunfire and realized "something has gone horrifically wrong."
Emotional testimony was interrupted by frustrations with the tight quarters of the courtroom.
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
Federal prosecutors accuse the group of being an "antifa cell." Defense lawyers disputed that their clients had planned for violence.
A jury has been seated in the trial for the so-called Prairieland defendants.
The next trial for the so-called "Prairieland defendants" is going to play out in not one but two courthouses.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
Within the first hours of testimony, jurors were shown video and played audio from May 2022, the first time they had seen and heard footage from the day a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary School.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
