Exemplar Report On Journalism – Higher Court To Write After

The reality of higher court lacks the excitement one may have grown accustomed to in the evening television crime dramas, but the wheels of justice were turning today nevertheless.
Ryan Barley was one of two defendants whose cases were brought before Judge William Worsham today in district court. Barley appeared in an orange jumpsuit and leg and waste shackles.
Barley is accused of theft by embezzlement after being connected to a scheme to move thousands of dollars from a local construction union to private accounts opened earlier this year by Barley. State investigators were called in when an audit of the union’s accounts showed irregular activity.
Barley pled not guilty and his attorney made several motions regarding evidentiary admission. The case was continued and Barley will remain in jail on bond until his next hearing scheduled for October 17.
Jason Holder appeared before Judge Worsham following a continuation at his last hearing. After a brief meeting among his and the state’s attorneys, Judge Worsham ordered another continuation to allow the defense to secure pending results from forensic experts.
Holder is accused of credit card fraud and identity theft in a case that spanned several months and resulted in numerous victims being identified.
In Judge Garrett’s courtroom, the jury was empaneled in a criminal stalking case. Bill Avery is accused of stalking, harassing communications, and terroristic threatening towards an unnamed female victim whose identity has remained protected for her safety.
Potential jury members were questioned about their prior knowledge of the case and personal experience with a similar situation. One potential juror was excused after having been identified as the adult son of Maureen Williams, killed by a stalker in 1988.