Several people may be found in contempt of court for violating gag order in Aaron Dean trial
Fort Worth's mayor, a member of the city council, and a lawyer representing Atatiana Jefferson’s family may be found in contempt of court in connection with a gag order issued on Jefferson's case.
Aaron Dean Trial: Psychologist said Dean was 'clearly not suitable' to be an officer before FWPD hire
Aaron Dean was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Atatiana Jefferson, on Friday the punishment phase for former Fort Worth police officer got underway.
Aaron Dean trial: What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
What is the difference between manslaughter and murder, and how long could Dean spend behind bars? We looked to the Texas Penal Code for answers.
Aaron Dean Trial: Emotional reactions after former Fort Worth officer's manslaughter verdict
After days of emotionally charged testimony, jurors came back on Thursday with a guilty verdict of manslaughter. However, several people were not content with the verdict. They wanted Dean to be convicted of the more serious charge of murder.
Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter in 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson
The jury found former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson.
Aaron Dean Trial: Jurors begin deliberating in ex-Fort Worth officer's murder trial
A sequestered jury will continue deliberating Thursday for a former Fort Worth police officer's murder trial.
Aaron Dean Trial: Defense, prosecution rest; closing arguments set for Wednesday
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday morning in the Aaron Dean murder trial.
Aaron Dean Trial: Fmr. Fort Worth police officer takes stand, faces intense cross-examination from prosecutors
"This jury needs to hear from me, and hear the truth," Aaron Dean said as he took the stand Monday. Dean admitted to doing "bad police work" during intense cross-examination from prosecutors.
Aaron Dean Trial: State rests case after just 3 days in former Fort Worth officer's murder trial
The state rested its case against former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean Wednesday after just 3 days of testimony. The defense will begin to lay out its case on Monday.
Aaron Dean Trial Day Two: Police officer's partner takes the stand, call to police played for jury
Questions about what the responding officers did and didn't see when they went to the home of Atatiana Jefferson's mother dominated trial testimony on Tuesday.
Aaron Dean Trial Day One: Atatiana Jefferson's nephew testifies, lawyers give emotional opening statements
The murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean began Monday with opening statements from attorneys and testimony from Atatiana's 11-year-old nephew, who was in the house on the night of the shooting.
Aaron Dean murder trial set to begin Monday after numerous delays
The murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson in 2019 will begin in Tarrant County Monday.
Aaron Dean murder trial: Jury seated, no Black jurors selected
Out of the 200 who showed up for jury selection eight men and six women were seated on the jury after three days of questioning.
Aaron Dean murder trial: More potential jurors dismissed over opinions on police and community relations
There was further scrutiny of prospective jurors Thursday. Even more potential jurors were dismissed in the effort to get the trial started next week.
Aaron Dean murder trial: Prospective jurors grilled as high-profile trial approaches
Dozens of prospective jurors were called into Judge George Gallagher's courtroom to take the stand. Each were flagged because they indicated on their written questionnaire that they had seen, heard or read something about the 2019 shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.
Aaron Dean murder trial: Why potential jurors were asked about their favorite TV shows, commenting online
A jury selection analyst breaks down what lawyers are expected to learn from potential jurors with a wide-ranging 25-page questionnaire.
Aaron Dean trial expected to continue as planned, despite death of lead defense attorney
The judge in the trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean says he expects the trail to start on Monday, Dec. 5 as previously planned.
Jim Lane, attorney for Aaron Dean in Atatiana Jefferson murder trial, passes away
Jim Lane, who is the lead defense attorney for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean in the murder trial of Atatiana Jefferson, has died.
Former Fort Worth mayor, police chief testify in change of venue hearing for Aaron Dean
The former mayor and police chief of Fort Worth both testified Thursday about comments they made after the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.
Aaron Dean's lawyers call for former cop's murder trial to be moved out of Fort Worth
Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in Oct. 2019.