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Family of Andreen McDonald awarded $210 million in wrongful death lawsuit against Andre McDonald
Read full article: Family of Andreen McDonald awarded $210 million in wrongful death lawsuit against Andre McDonaldA jury on Friday awarded $110 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages to Andreen McDonaldās mother and young daughter, according to the Davis Law Firm.
Family of Andreen McDonald seeks more than $1 million in wrongful death lawsuit against Andre McDonald
Read full article: Family of Andreen McDonald seeks more than $1 million in wrongful death lawsuit against Andre McDonaldJury selection is scheduled to start on Tuesday in a civil lawsuit filed by Andreen McDonaldās mother, her child and her estate. The trial will be heard in the 288th District Court.
Shocking verdicts, surprise plea deals and a court brawl among the top moments in Bexar County courts in 2023
Read full article: Shocking verdicts, surprise plea deals and a court brawl among the top moments in Bexar County courts in 2023KSAT 12 takes a look back at the yearās biggest moments in court.
From reeling in fish to reeling in victories: San Antonio attorney talks successes after two not guilty murder verdicts
Read full article: From reeling in fish to reeling in victories: San Antonio attorney talks successes after two not guilty murder verdictsOne local defense attorney has become a legal powerhouse this year.
Andre McDonald appealing verdicts, sentences in death of his wife
Read full article: Andre McDonald appealing verdicts, sentences in death of his wifeAndre McDonald will move forward with an appeal more than four months after he was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife, Andreen McDonald.
āYou killed my motherā: The murder of Andreen McDonald
Read full article: āYou killed my motherā: The murder of Andreen McDonaldTexas Crime Stories: Andreen McDonald was killed by her husband Andre. This episode covers her murder and disappearance and his trial, sentencing and attempted cover-up.
Andre McDonald accepts plea deal for tampering with evidence charge following death of Andreen McDonald
Read full article: Andre McDonald accepts plea deal for tampering with evidence charge following death of Andreen McDonaldAndre McDonald is expected to be back in court on Wednesday for a hearing on a tampering with evidence charge in the death of his wife, Andreen McDonald.
Andre McDonaldās father awaits trial in Jamaica, accused of murdering two of his wives
Read full article: Andre McDonaldās father awaits trial in Jamaica, accused of murdering two of his wivesEverton McDonald, also known as Beachy Stout, will go to trial in September for the accused murder-for-hire of his second wife, Tonia Hamilton-McDonald, in July 2020.
Judge sentences Andre McDonald to max of 20 years in prison after manslaughter conviction
Read full article: Judge sentences Andre McDonald to max of 20 years in prison after manslaughter convictionA judge sentenced Andre McDonald to 20 years in prison. He normally would have been eligible for parole in 10 years but due to time served in jai, he will be eligible in 7.5 years.
Jurors unable to reach verdict after 11 hours of deliberations in Andre McDonald trial; Judge reads āAllen Chargeā
Read full article: Jurors unable to reach verdict after 11 hours of deliberations in Andre McDonald trial; Judge reads āAllen ChargeāAfter almost 11 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Andre McDonald trial was read the āAllen Charge.ā
Forensic psychologist weighs in on Andre McDonald testimony
Read full article: Forensic psychologist weighs in on Andre McDonald testimonyThe jury heard shocking details nobody expected to hear as Andre McDonald on Tuesday told his story about what he says happened between him and his wife back in 2019.
The most shocking things Andre McDonald said during his trial confession about killing wife, disposing of her body
Read full article: The most shocking things Andre McDonald said during his trial confession about killing wife, disposing of her bodyAfter staying silent for nearly four years, Andre McDonald had a lot to say.
Andre McDonald provides jury play-by-play of wifeās slaying, disposal of her body at his murder trial
Read full article: Andre McDonald provides jury play-by-play of wifeās slaying, disposal of her body at his murder trialAn Air Force major on trial for the 2019 slaying of his wife took the stand in his own defense Monday, telling a jury that he was defending himself when a fight between the couple turned fatal and he panicked and had no choice but to get rid of her body.
Autopsy, medical examinerās testimony calls into question how Andreen McDonald was killed
Read full article: Autopsy, medical examinerās testimony calls into question how Andreen McDonald was killedA medical examiner testified Friday that the wife of an Air Force major was likely killed with a claw hammer and not being stomped on, as her husband told his in-laws during an alleged confession.
Jury in Andre McDonald trial shown ax, hatchet, other items collected during murder investigation
Read full article: Jury in Andre McDonald trial shown ax, hatchet, other items collected during murder investigationAn ax, a hatchet and two cigarette lighters were among some items jurors in the murder trial of an Air Force major charged in the 2019 slaying of his wife were shown Thursday.
What investigators found at Andre, Andreen McDonaldās home the day after she was reported missing
Read full article: What investigators found at Andre, Andreen McDonaldās home the day after she was reported missingThe day after the wife of an Air Force major was reported missing, Bexar County Sheriffās Office investigators found evidence at the coupleās home that raised red flags.
Pictures of blood found in bedroom, burnt pile found in backyard shown to jury in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: Pictures of blood found in bedroom, burnt pile found in backyard shown to jury in Andre McDonald murder trialJurors in the trial of an Air Force major charged with killing his wife were shown evidence of blood and a burnt pile found at the coupleās home.
Alleged confession from Andre McDonald to in-laws highlights Day 1 of his murder trial
Read full article: Alleged confession from Andre McDonald to in-laws highlights Day 1 of his murder trialThe first witness to testify in the murder trial of an Air Force major wasnāt even scheduled to make an appearance on the witness stand. But that all changed after an alleged phone call the murder defendant made to his sister-in-law Friday.
Andre McDonald confessed to killing his wife in front of daughter, sister-in-law says on witness stand
Read full article: Andre McDonald confessed to killing his wife in front of daughter, sister-in-law says on witness standThree days before his murder trial was to begin, an Air Force major confessed to killing his wife, his sister-in-law testified in court Monday.
WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will continue to hear arguments Friday regarding the defense teamās motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
BCSO search warrants scrutinized in second day of pretrial hearing in Andre McDonald case
Read full article: BCSO search warrants scrutinized in second day of pretrial hearing in Andre McDonald caseMore arguments were heard on the second day of a pretrial hearing in the case of Air Force Major Andre McDonald.
WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will continue to hear arguments Thursday regarding the defense teamās motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
New details revealed during pretrial hearing in case of Air Force major accused of killing his wife
Read full article: New details revealed during pretrial hearing in case of Air Force major accused of killing his wifeAn alleged affair and bloody evidence were part of what was revealed during a pretrial hearing Wednesday in the murder case of Air Force Major Andre McDonald.
WATCH LIVE: Pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will hear arguments Wednesday regarding the defense teamās motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
āItās really a messā: Bexar County DA hampered by SAPD, BCSO mishandling of evidence and communication issues
Read full article: āItās really a messā: Bexar County DA hampered by SAPD, BCSO mishandling of evidence and communication issuesPublic court proceedings, conversations with sources and case records reveal ongoing communication lapses and mishandling of evidence between the Bexar County District Attorneyās Office and the areaās two largest law enforcement agencies: the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
When will the Andre McDonald trial begin? Get to know Judge Alfredo Ximenez
Read full article: When will the Andre McDonald trial begin? Get to know Judge Alfredo XimenezThis fall and into the winter expect the courts to be very busy as they try to minimize the massive backlog that built up during the coronavirus pandemic.
Andre McDonaldās bail reduced by $200,000 as prosecutors, defense attorneys argue over evidence
Read full article: Andre McDonaldās bail reduced by $200,000 as prosecutors, defense attorneys argue over evidenceAndre McDonald, who is accused of killing his wife Andreen Mcdonald, saw his bail reduced to a total of $550,000 after a court hearing on Friday.
5 high-profile trials that could happen in San Antonio in 2021
Read full article: 5 high-profile trials that could happen in San Antonio in 2021When Bexar County District Courts reopen for trials there are five high-profile cases that might be in the docket for 2021. SAN ANTONIO ā As Texas has āopened 100%ā, the Bexar County courts remain closed to in-person and jury trials. These trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin OāConnell. AdWhen this retrial takes place it will be in the 144th District Court with Judge Michael Mery. When this trial is set it will take place in the 399th District Court with Judge Frank Castro presiding.
Bond reduced for Air Force Major facing murder charges in the death of his wife Andreen McDonald
Read full article: Bond reduced for Air Force Major facing murder charges in the death of his wife Andreen McDonaldSAN ANTONIO ā Air Force Major Andre McDonald had his bond reduced Monday morning. McDonald is facing murder charges for the death of his wife, Andreen McDonald, in 2019. Bond today was reduced from $2 million to $450,000 by Judge Frank Castro in the 399th district court. At this point, it is unclear whether he will be able to post the reduced bond. AdāWe need a pre-trial motion hearing and we need a trial as soon as one is available,ā Convery said.
Decision pending on pretrial motions in trial of man charged in wifeās slaying
Read full article: Decision pending on pretrial motions in trial of man charged in wifeās slayingConvery is awaiting a decision on pretrial motions on file in the case. A Bexar County grand jury indicted McDonald in October 2019 on murder and tampering with evidence charges. āI need the discovery that they were obligated to give me, and should have given me, before we can go to trialā, Convery said. The Bexar County District Attorneyās Office didnāt comment on Converyās motions, citing the DAās policy not to discuss pending cases. No date has been set for a ruling from Judge Frank Castro on Converyās motions.