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CBS News
3 hours ago
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- CBS News
New trial date set in trial of man accused of killing Dee Warner; change of venue motion denied
A Lenawee County judge has moved back the trial of Dale Warner, who is accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner. During a motion hearing on Friday, the judge scheduled the trial to begin on Jan. 27, 2026, according to online court records. Dale Warner's trial was previously set to start on Sept. 2, 2025. The change was made at the request of Dale Warner's attorney, Mary Chartier, who cited medical reasons, according to CBS affiliate WTOL. Judge Michael Olsaver, who is overseeing the case, made rulings on several motions during Friday's hearing. He denied a change of venue motion, though the issue may "be raised again if necessary," according to court records. Chartier argued emotions of Lenawee County residents are too high for Dale Warner to get a fair trial, WTOL reported. Olsaver also denied a motion to prevent phone calls made by Dale Warner from jail from being used in the trial. He added that the defense should be given access to all jail phone records. A motion to suppress evidence laid out in two search warrants was also denied, WTOL reported. A motion to compel discovery was approved, court records say. Chartier argued her team should get more complete text message records, because what they've received so far is incomplete, WTOL reported. Dee Warner, 52, was reported missing in April 2021 after she was last seen at her home in Lenawee County. Her remains were found on Dale Warner's property in August 2024. Dale Warner was arrested in November 2023 and is charged with one count each of open homicide and tampering with evidence. He was arraigned in June 2024. The case was featured on an episode of "48 Hours" in February 2025. Note: The above video first aired on Jan. 31, 2025.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Ed Andrews III, Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, dies
Ed Andrews III, a well-respected Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, died of a heart attack May 25 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. The Fallston resident was 78. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Hiram Edward Andrews Jr., an aerospace engineer, and Ruth Belle Holter Andrews, who owned a Kingsville antique shop. Mr. Andrews spent his early childhood on his family farm in Front Royal, Virginia, where he enjoyed the outdoors. After moving to Kingsville, he graduated from St. Paul's School for Boys, where he played football and basketball. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. Andrews joined the Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and other decorations for his work in intelligence. While on the battlefield, doing surveillance, he came under fire. He was cited for his bravery in carrying a wounded senior officer on his back to a helicopter during a rescue mission. He was also hit by mortar fire during the incident. Mr. Andrews was taken to a MASH unit and eventually recovered from his wounds. After leaving the military, Mr. Andrews spent two years traveling the world and collecting stories of the people he encountered. He spent time working on an oil rig in the North Sea, worked as a hand on a fishing boat in Scotland and on a game reserve in South Africa. Mr. Andrews was a Capitol Hill police officer in the special forces division in Washington, D.C., while he pursued his law degree at American University. He began his career in earnest as a public defender for the City of Baltimore, where he tried several high-profile cases. He later moved to Bel Air, where he settled with his family and went on to establish a private law practice. 'Ed was very passionate and aggressive in the courtroom,' said Senior Judge Stephen M. Waldron of the Circuit Court for Harford County. 'As a judge, Ed put you through your paces. He was once so offensive during a hearing that we did not speak for six months. Then we found ourselves in an elevator and we both started laughing. 'Out of the courtroom, no one had a bigger heart than Ed. He was passionate about justice,' said Judge Waldron. 'He was super prepared to defend his clients and he worked long hours. I'd pass his office and see the light on at night.' He was the public defender of Frank Edward Green, a Far Rockaway man who shot four Harford County law enforcement officers, killing one. In 1988, just hours before Green's trial was scheduled to begin, lawyers for accused killer Frank Green made a last-minute request to have his capital murder trial moved from Harford to Anne Arundel County. 'Believe me, it was a decision that was made at the 11th hour,' Mr. Andrews said to The Baltimore Sun. He cited pre-trial publicity as the reason Green wouldn't get a fair trial in Harford and because it was a capital murder case, the change of venue request had to be granted. Marian M. Hogan, retired elementary school teacher, dies Neil William Curran, former Baltimore city planner and organic farmer, dies Terral M. Jordan, T. Rowe Price venture capitalist, dies Todd Liddell Parchman, investment banker, dies Jim Henneman, Baltimore sportswriter and former Orioles scorekeeper, dies Mr. Andrews was the Harford County Council attorney for many years and took on countless pro bono cases. His charity and compassion truly set him apart, as an attorney and as a human. He was an active member in local politics and ran for political office. 'My husband was a collector of everything. He appreciated books, art, and antiques and had impressive collections of each. He was a gourmet cook and the consummate host,' said his wife, Irene M. Padilla. 'He was a history buff with a particular interest in early American and military history. Ed was always up for an adventure, whether that was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to snowboard in his 50s.' Mr. Andrews also oversaw the renovation of his 18th-century home over the past decade. 'Because of his playful spirit, children and animals adored him almost as much as he adored them,' his wife said. 'He had an infectious laugh, an impish smirk, and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.' A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at the McComas Family Funeral Home in Bel Air. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Irene M. Padilla, the retired State Librarian of Maryland; a daughter, Heather Mohalski, of Brookhaven, Georgia; a sister, Sandra Alvarez, of Florida; and two grandsons. Have a news tip? Contact Jacques Kelly at and 410-332-6570.
News.com.au
a day ago
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- News.com.au
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT; Harvey Weinstein ‘seriously contemplating' testifying at own rape trial
Harvey Weinstein is deliberating whether to take the stand as his trial on rape and criminal sexual charges winds down. "We're going to make a game time decision," his lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told reporters outside the courtroom on Thursday. Weinstein did not testify as part of his 2020 trial in New York, nor did he testify at his California case for sexual assault. Aidala noted that the decision to testify is ultimately up to his client and that one of his partners had spent the majority of the past weekend prepping Weinstein for possibly taking the stand.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
California lawmaker won't be charged after citation for suspicion of impaired driving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California state lawmaker who was cited by police on suspicion of driving under the influence did not have drugs or alcohol in her system and will not face any charges, the Sacramento district attorney said Friday. State Sen. Sebrina Cervantes was cited by Sacramento police earlier this month for impaired driving. She was involved in a vehicle crash and was taken by a private party to a hospital for minor injuries where officers observed 'objective signs of intoxication,' a police spokesperson said previously. The lawmaker also declined to perform sobriety tests, police said. 'The toxicology results were negative for any measurable amount of alcohol or drugs.' District Attorney Thien Ho's office said in a statement. 'We have reviewed all the submitted evidence, including police reports, witness statements, and laboratory results. Based on our ethical duty and the burden of proof in a criminal trial, the Sacramento County DA's Office declines to file any charges in this case.' Cervantes denied any wrongdoing and released lab results from the hospital showing she did not have alcohol or drugs in her system. Her office did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. A Sacramento police spokesperson said officers follow 'established protocols' when issuing the citation and deferred questions about the district attorney's decision to the district attorney's office. Cervantes, a Democrat, was elected to the state Senate last year to represent part of the Inland Empire in southern California after years serving in the Assembly. She previously chaired the Latino Legislative Caucus. The citation follows other incidents in recent years in which Democratic state lawmakers in California have been suspected of driving drunk by local authorities. U.S. Rep. Dave Min, who was a state senator at the time, and then-Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo were arrested in separate incidents in 2023 for driving under the influence. Both apologized after their arrests.
News.com.au
a day ago
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- News.com.au
Harvey Weinstein ‘seriously contemplating' testifying at own rape trial
Harvey Weinstein is deliberating whether to take the stand as his trial on rape and criminal sexual charges winds down. "We're going to make a game time decision," his lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told reporters outside the courtroom on Thursday. Weinstein did not testify as part of his 2020 trial in New York, nor did he testify at his California case for sexual assault. Aidala noted that the decision to testify is ultimately up to his client and that one of his partners had spent the majority of the past weekend prepping Weinstein for possibly taking the stand.
