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Sitter’s lawyer requests immunity for mother in testimony about dead boy

“It would be extremely difficult, if not unethical, for the state to go forward with the trial at this point without setting our minds at ease that we do indeed have the right person in the courtroom”

March 22, 20193 min read
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Domestic ViolenceOctober 3, 20185 min read

Gang ties doubted in Martens case

By Elise Kaplan / Journal Staff Writer Updated: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 9:02pm While the core of the state’s case against Fabian Gonzales rests on his ties to a local street gang and retaliation for threats prosecutors say he made to…

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Domestic ViolenceDecember 4, 20171 min read

Rape Charges Dismissed

Taos NM – Deputy Eighth Judicial District Attorney announced that all charges against Frankie Giron are being dismissed. A three-day jury trial had been scheduled later this month on criminal sexual penetration charges.

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Domestic ViolenceMay 21, 20161 min read

Taos County Jury Verdict

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Defendant sent home after Jury returns verdict in Taos Murder Trial The prosecution did not object to Manual Leyba going home after the jury ret…

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