Appeal to dismiss case against Columbia murder suspect denied
An appeal was denied to dismiss the case against a Columbia man accused in taking part in a 2017 killing.
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Appeal in Columbia murder case delays trial’s start
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The attorney for a Columbia man accused in taking part in a 2017 killing is appealing a judge’s decision not to dismiss the case based on prosecutors allegedly violating his right to a speedy trial. Judge Josh Devine rejected attorney Stephen Wyse’s request on April 8 to dismiss the case against Jeffrey
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Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2020 Mexico home invasion
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County jury convicted a Kirksville man Wednesday night for his role in a deadly 2020 Mexico, Missouri home invasion. Jurors found Sadiq Moore, 25, guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action in the death of 25-year-old Chance Davis. A judge is expected
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Former deputy files sexual harassment lawsuit against Camden County Sheriff’s Department
A former Camden County deputy has filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment, discrimination and illegal retaliation against the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony Helms and a former Camden County Captain.
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Federal judge sentences Sedalia man to 10 years in prison in murder for hire plot
A federal judge has sentenced a Sedalia man for attempting to hire an undercover law enforcement agent to murder the victim in a pending statutory sodomy case.
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Resolution reached in lawsuit filed against Moberly School District by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the Moberly School District in Nov. 2021 for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law.
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US Attorney’s Office recommends Jefferson City man get 10 years in prison for child porn possession as part of a plea agreement
A Jefferson City man has reached a plea agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office to plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Continue Reading Texas man charged with deceptive business practices in Miller County
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is charging a Texas man with deceptive businesses practices after he allegedly took money from customers without giving anything in return.
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Woman gets probation for hindering the prosecution of a felony after shooting in February
A woman who pleaded guilty to hindering the prosecution of a felony was sentenced to 5 years probation.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against driver convicted in deadly 2019 Columbia crash
Lawyers for the wife of a Columbia man who was hit and killed by a car in May 2019 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.
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Illinois man charged with sexual assault of a learning-disabled adult in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged an Illinois man after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 32-year-old woman that is learning disabled. Tobias Olavarri is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy. According to court documents, the victim told police she was at the Jodie Coin Laundry on the 600 block of East
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Judge begins deliberations in a bench trial against a Columbia man accused of plotting to kill ex-wife
Special Judge Steven Ohmer began his deliberations in the bench trail against Columbia businessman Mehrdad Fotoohigham.
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Greitens attorney pushes back in family court case, asks for mediation
(Editor’s note: The original version of this story misidentified what the subpoena from Eric Greitens’ attorney requested.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An attorney for former Missouri governor Eric Greitens asked a judge to order Greitens and his ex-wife to go through mediation to settle their differences. Attorney Gary Stamper wrote in a court motion filed
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Trooper pleads guilty to falsifying race info, searches on traffic stop reports; sentenced to probation
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Montgomery County court for lying on traffic stop reports.
Continue Reading Ex-wife disputes former governor Greitens’ political conspiracy claims, pledges evidence of abuse
The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens denies in a court filing that her claims of abuse are part of a political conspiracy and said she could provide photographic evidence to support them.
Continue Reading Bench trial starts Monday for Columbia man accused of conspiracy to murder
A bench trial began Monday for a Columbia man accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in a plot to kill a judge.
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Former city councilwoman sues Jefferson City over paver removal
Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and the city over the removal of pavers with a Confederate message from a riverwalk.
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Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an hour of deliberation. Justin Witt, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted possession of a controlled substance and attempted
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Holts Summit man sentenced to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter
A man who pleaded guilty in a murder case in Jefferson City was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Continue Reading Woman charged with perjury for lying during a deposition in a murder case
Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman for lying during a deposition in a murder case.
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