Browsing: trial

Since Tuesday, the trial of Tammy Renee Blankenship has been slowed down by multiple debates between the two legal teams. With defense testimony wrapping up Wednesday afternoon, Judge Susan Kelly of the 54th District Court recessed the court until Thursday, when closing arguments will proceed and a verdict may be reached.

Former Baylor student Dolores Lozano took the stand Tuesday to detail three alleged incidents of physical assault by her ex-boyfriend, former Baylor football player Devin Chafin. More than nine years later, she said she still suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety related to the domestic violence.

Jury selection will take place Friday in a Title IX and negligence lawsuit filed by a former Baylor student against the university, former head football coach Art Briles and former athletic director Ian McCaw. Following jury selection, the case will be tried in Waco’s U.S. District Court starting Oct. 16.