The Dallas Morning News criminal justice reporters discuss the upcoming  execution of John Battaglia, who killed his two daughters. We get an update on the trial of a woman associated with the John Wiley Price federal corruption case. And Attorney Ray Jackson comes in to talk about his new novel Lone Justice.

Witnessing a death row execution, woman accused of lying to FBI in John Wiley Price bribery case, Dallas lawyer Ray Jackson talks about his new novel

The Dallas Morning News crime reporters discuss current events in the courts, with the police departments, and on the streets of North Texas.

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From The Dallas Morning News, ‘The Death of Botham Jean: Amber Guyger on Trial’ is a series of special reports about the murder trial of fired Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in the shooting death of Botham Jean. 



In this latest episode, The News’ Jennifer Emily reports on the dramatic police footage and emotional testimony that set the stage for Day 2 of the trial. 



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Introducing 'The Death of Bothan Jean: Amber Guyger on Trial' from The Dallas Morning News

It's been nearly three weeks since the shootings in downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead and injured seven others and two civilians. 


Host Jen Emily chats with Sarah Mervosh, Kevin Krause, and Hannah Wise about that horrific night. Hannah was on the streets covering the protest and provided updates throughout the night, Sarah quickly returned to work and stayed on scene for many hours, and Kevin has been learning more about the shooter, Micah Johnson. 


Mike Hashimoto ends the show with his usual "Dropping the Mic" segment, discussing Dallas Police Chief David Brown.  


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Reporters talk about working the night five Dallas police officers were killed in a deadly ambush

In the latest episode, we cover all angles of jury duty: why you should serve, what problems come up in picking jurors, and what it's like to serve, especially in serious cases like capital murder.


Host Jen Emily chats with state district judge Brandon Birmingham, defense attorney Angel Mata, Dallas Morning News environmental reporter Jeff Mosier, and DMN federal courts reporter Kevin Krause about juries. 


Editorial writer Mike Hashimoto end the show with his latest “Hashing It Out,” also on the topic of jury duty. 


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Jury duty: Why don't you show up?

Host Jen Emily chats with appellate court justice Lana Myers and her husband David Myers. Breaking news reporter Naheed Rajwani also joins the show. Today's episode is about a love story - and how jury duty lead to Lana and David getting married. 


Justice Myers also recalls a case that stands out from her time on the bench -- a man who had a violent outburst after she sentenced him to death. She then talks about her work with STAR Court (Success Through Addiction Recovery.) 


Editorial writer Mike Hashimoto ends the show talking about Johnny Manziel.

That time jury duty lead to love and marriage

Host Jen Emily chats with attorneys Juan Sanchez and Toby Shook. Sanchez is a defense attorney who has worked on five death penalty cases. Shook sought the death penalty against defendants 21 times. 


The three talk about how prosecutors decide to seek the ultimate punishment and what it's like in the courtroom during the trial. 


Editorial writer Mike Hashimoto ends the show talking  about Dallas County D.A. Susan Hawk and how it's still not time to demand she quit.

Witnessing a death row execution, woman accused of lying to FBI in John Wiley Price bribery case, Dallas lawyer Ray Jackson talks about his new novel

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