Last of defense witnesses testifying this week
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Biomechanical specialist says Rian Orr was not injured by shaking
Dr. Toby Hayes says the four-month old baby would’ve shown signs of neck and spinal cord injury
Focus of David Paul trial shifting to coerced confessions, biomechanics
Defense witnesses on Friday testified to health of pregnant mother Jaki Orr, and David Paul with other babies
Juneau police make major drug arrest
Juneau District Court on Friday set bail at $10,000 cash for 23-year-old Juneau resident Hans William Elliot Petaja, arrested Thursday for bringing illegal drugs into the capital city. Petaja is charged with second degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance, a Class A felony. A conviction could result in up to 20 years in prison and…
State admits mistake in handling of Jerry Active’s previous cases
Alaska’s Attorney General held a press conference Thursday in Anchorage to admit that the state made a mistake in how they handled past cases involving Jerry Active.
Louise Woodward witnesses testify in David Paul homicide trial
They suggest that Rian Orr’s brain and bone injuries were not the result of physical abuse
Active indicted for murder of Anchorage couple
The man who had just been released from prison before allegedly murdering an Anchorage couple and sexually abusing their granddaughter has been indicted. The Alaska Attorney General’s office says 24-year-old Jerry Andrew Active has been indicted on ten felony counts for murder, multiple sexual assaults, sexual abuse of a minor as well as the May…
David J. Paul acquitted by judge of one murder charge
Neuropathologist testifies that Rian Orr’s injuries likely occurred weeks before she was hospitalized
Pathologist testifies in infant homicide trial
Dr. Richard Harruff of the King County Medical Examiners Office takes the stand in the David J. Paul trial
Physician remembers earlier bruise
Dr. Priscilla Valentine doubted baby’s chest bruises were caused by car seat straps, buckles