Court TV News Tuesday 3 Sep 2024

The Verdict Watch clock is up & running in New Hampshire v. Victor Malavet. 

Broken Trust Abuse Trial

The jury has been deliberating for 02:20:54.

The defense motion for a continuance is being presented by James Owens, Defense Attorney.

Hon. Michael Kraynick, Judge rules: Continuance is Denied!

The October 7 trial date still stands.

Florida v. Laurie Shaver

"My Daughter Did It" Murder Trial

Laurie Shaver is expected to go on trial next week. She is accused in the fatal shooting of her husband, Michael in November of 2015. Michael Shaver worked as a mono-rail technician at Disney. His remains were found buried beneath a fire pit in the couple's backyard in February of 2018. Shaver claimed her now teenage daughter confessed to killing Michael when she was just 7 years-old.

Jury selection is set to begin next Monday.

On November 7, 2015, 33 year-old Michael Shaver left work as a Disney World mechanic and was never seen again. 3 years later local station WFTV was there as Lake County FL police dug up his skeletal remains. They were buried under a concrete slab and fire pit in his backyard in FL.

He had been shot once in the back of the head. Michael Shaver was married with two young kids when he disappeared. His wife Laurie told his friends and his employer that Micheal had left her and moved to Georgia so they could work on their marriage.

According to court documents friends and family received texts and Facebook messages from Michael after he disappeared but they said those messages didn't sound like him. They also began to question Laurie's decision to give away or sell Michael's guns, tools, and car.

In February of 2018 Michael's best friend asked police to conduct a wellness check. Laurie initially cooperated with police but later refused to let them bring a cadaver dog to search the property. A month later Michael's body was found.

In 2020 Laurie Shaver was charged with 2nd degree murder. She pleaded not guilty. In 2023 her defense team filed a notice that they wanted to introduce evidence of prior bad acts and violence inside of the home.

The motion further states that she did not shoot and kill Michael Shaver but that their minor child who had just turned eight years-old, acted to protect her mother. Laurie and her attorney posted a youtube video to assert her innocence and to ask for donations to fund her defense.

Another trial airing on Court TV today is Nevada v. Deobra Redden, where jury selection is underway...

Judge Jumper Attempted Murder Trial

On January 3rd of this year Deobra Redden leapt and tackled judge Mary K. Holhus. He was in court for sentencing for a probation violation connected to an attempted battery charge which stemmed from allegations that he had attacked somebody with a baseball bat the year before. Moments before the courtroom attack Redden asked to stay on probation instead of being sent to prison. Holhus did not like his criminal history. After stating his case for leniency Holhus began to sentence him to prison.

According to court documents  Redden punched judge Holhus in the head and pulled her hair and he punched a corrections officer multiple times and spit in another person's face. The court martial who ran to help Holhus tripped as he tried to detain Redden dislocating his shoulder and cutting his forehead requiring 25 stitches. Redden is now facing a slew of new charges including attempted murder, battery on a protected person, and battery on an officer. He has invoked his right to a speedy trial and has pleaded not guilty.  Redden ended up appearing in front of Holhus one more time to finish the sentencing hearing. 

Redden was sentenced to 19 to 48 months in prison. But now he could face decades behind bars.  

Jury selection begins today with Opening statements expected to begin tomorrow.