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arielilane
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Special Judge Frances Gull is now at the Carroll County courthouse.
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Big takeaways from today’s #Delphi court hearing for defendant Richard Allen, who’s charged with the murders of teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German: 1. Trial date set for Jan 8-26, 2024
2. No suppression hearing today on whether ballistics testing/evidence is admissible. That hearing will be set later. 3. Judge did not decide if Allen will be moved to a county jail instead of the state prison he’s in now. She is considering testimony & will rule later. #wthr 2/
4. Prosecution and defense both referenced “incriminating statements” Allen allegedly made in prison. Prosecutor said Allen “confessed 5 or 6 times to killing the girls.” Defense team says the vague statements are inconsistent with Allen’s previous statements. #wthr 3/
5. Richard Allen appears to be in poor physical health. Even with help from police escorting him, he bumped into a wall and seemed to have poor balance. Has also lost a lot of weight since last fall and seemed dazed/confused at today’s hearing. #wthr 4/
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
Richard Allen’s attorneys have made their way into the courthouse. Allen is set to appear before a judge at 10am. No phones are allowed in the courtroom, so I will update as I can.
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
We are on recess until 1:15. Updates in this thread.
The judge will not be deciding on a motion to dismiss key ballistic evidence in this case. This morning the defense called their 4 witnesses to the stand to testify on moving Allen.
Former Carrol County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby was the first witness to the stand. He testified that they can’t house Allen in their jail. He said they don’t have the staff or the capability to do so. He said if Allen was there he would have to be in general population.
Leazenby was questioned by the defense about his decision to put Allen in the Westfield facility, after stating he never went to the facility to check it out.
Leazenby said he made the decision to transfer Allen out of a fear for his safety and the facility.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Pre-trial hearing/6.15.2023
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
We are on recess until 1:15. Updates in this thread.
The judge will not be deciding on a motion to dismiss key ballistic evidence in this case. This morning the defense called their 4 witnesses to the stand to testify on moving Allen.
Former Carrol County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby was the first witness to the stand. He testified that they can’t house Allen in their jail. He said they don’t have the staff or the capability to do so. He said if Allen was there he would have to be in general population.
Leazenby was questioned by the defense about his decision to put Allen in the Westfield facility, after stating he never went to the facility to check it out.
Leazenby said he made the decision to transfer Allen out of a fear for his safety and the facility.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Pre-trial hearing/6.15.2023
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
Court has wrapped up for the day let me brief you a bit.
Richard Allen’s trial date has been set for the Delphi murders January 8- January 26.
Richard Allen’s trial date has been set for the Delphi murders January 8- January 26.
arielilane
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Drone video shared with me of #RichardAllen being escorted into the courtroom this morning in #Delphi . We have a live update for you from outside the courthouse coming up at noon on CBS4 Indy.
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NEW: from the courtroom today during Richard Allen’s hearing. Prosecutor said Allen confessed 5 or 6 times to multiple people he killed Libby German & Abby Williams. His lawyers argued Allen’s mental state led him to make inconsistent statements.
NEW: from the courtroom today during Richard Allen’s hearing. Prosecutor said Allen confessed 5 or 6 times to multiple people he killed Libby German & Abby Williams. His lawyers argued Allen’s mental state led him to make inconsistent statements.
arielilane
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UPDATE: Judge Gull will deal only with a safekeeping motion during Thursday’s hearing, according to I-Team 8 investigative reporter Richard Essex.
Allen’s attorneys want him moved to a new correctional facility because of his treatment in prison.
Gull and the attorneys are also discussing statements Allen made about the Delphi murders while in prison, Essex says.
The court will not take up the motion to suppress or the motion about ballistics evidence during Thursday’s hearing.
The court says it will create a new website to allow public access to some, but not all, of the motions filed in the case. This process could take up to a week to complete, according to Essex.
www.wishtv.com
Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 01:16 PM EST
Allen’s attorneys want him moved to a new correctional facility because of his treatment in prison.
Gull and the attorneys are also discussing statements Allen made about the Delphi murders while in prison, Essex says.
The court will not take up the motion to suppress or the motion about ballistics evidence during Thursday’s hearing.
The court says it will create a new website to allow public access to some, but not all, of the motions filed in the case. This process could take up to a week to complete, according to Essex.
Richard Allen appears before judge in Delphi murders case
UPDATE: Judge Gull will deal only with a safekeeping motion during Thursday’s hearing, according to I-Team 8 investigative reporter Richard Essex. Allen’s attorneys want him moved to a new correctional facility because of his treatment in prison. Gull and the attorneys are also discussing...
www.wishtv.com
Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 01:16 PM EST
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DELPHI, Ind. – Prosecutor Nick McLeland said in court Thursday that Richard Allen “confessed five or six times” that he killed best friends Abby Williams and Libby German on remote historic trail in Delphi in February 2017.
“He made multiple confessions to multiple people,” McLeland said on Thursday.
Richard Allen’s defense attorney acknowledged “incriminating statements” made by Allen but attributed the comments to his client’s deteriorating mental state.
“He has made incriminating statements implicating himself in the crime,” said Allen’s defense attorney, Bradley Rozzi.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors made arguments in court Thursday about statements previously made by Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, including the reported “confessions” of the murders.
cbs4indy.com
Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 03:35 PM EDT
“He made multiple confessions to multiple people,” McLeland said on Thursday.
Richard Allen’s defense attorney acknowledged “incriminating statements” made by Allen but attributed the comments to his client’s deteriorating mental state.
“He has made incriminating statements implicating himself in the crime,” said Allen’s defense attorney, Bradley Rozzi.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors made arguments in court Thursday about statements previously made by Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, including the reported “confessions” of the murders.
Prosecutor: Richard Allen ‘confessed 5 or 6 times’ to Delphi murders
DELPHI, Ind. – Prosecutor Nick McLeland said in court Thursday that Richard Allen “confessed five or six times” that he killed best friends Abby Williams and Libby German on remote hist…
cbs4indy.com
Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 03:35 PM EDT
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Another look at Richard Allen arriving in court this morning for a hearing in the Delphi murder case:
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DELPHI UPDATES: The three things you need to know.
Only big “decision” is a trial date, set for January 2024.
Only big “decision” is a trial date, set for January 2024.
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
Earlier this morning, rise and shine!
We are lined up to get inside the courtroom for today’s hearing. Courthouse doors open at 8am. Hearing starts at 10am.
We are live in #Delphi this morning. Richard Allen is due back in Carroll County court today at 10am. That’s when the judge is expected to rule on a few key motions. @BobSegallWTHR and I will be inside the courtroom. Catch a preview now on #13Sunrise.
We are lined up to get inside the courtroom for today’s hearing. Courthouse doors open at 8am. Hearing starts at 10am.
We are live in #Delphi this morning. Richard Allen is due back in Carroll County court today at 10am. That’s when the judge is expected to rule on a few key motions. @BobSegallWTHR and I will be inside the courtroom. Catch a preview now on #13Sunrise.
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
NEW: the judge in the Richard Allen case says her office will remove the seal from many documents that have been filed and kept secret.  The documents are going to be published on a website next week.
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[...]
At the end of Thursday's five-hour hearing, Special Judge Frances Gull, McLeland and Rossi all agreed to a three-week trial starting Jan. 8, 2024. The first three or four days will be jury selection in Allen County. Then the trial will shift to Delphi for the rest of the trial.
Gull also indicated the secret filings from both the state and the defense ends next week. Both sides have sealed motions for what ordinarily are open to public inspections.
Gull said she will review the motions, and upload them to a website for all to see.
Some of those motions included requests to suppress evidence, which is what Thursday's hearing was supposed to address.
Thursday's hearing initially was to be a bond hearing based on the last hearing in February. The bond hearing was changed last month to a hearing to address motions to suppress evidence. But that didn't happen, either.
[...]
6.15.2023 Updated 3:59 pm ET
At the end of Thursday's five-hour hearing, Special Judge Frances Gull, McLeland and Rossi all agreed to a three-week trial starting Jan. 8, 2024. The first three or four days will be jury selection in Allen County. Then the trial will shift to Delphi for the rest of the trial.
Gull also indicated the secret filings from both the state and the defense ends next week. Both sides have sealed motions for what ordinarily are open to public inspections.
Gull said she will review the motions, and upload them to a website for all to see.
Some of those motions included requests to suppress evidence, which is what Thursday's hearing was supposed to address.
Thursday's hearing initially was to be a bond hearing based on the last hearing in February. The bond hearing was changed last month to a hearing to address motions to suppress evidence. But that didn't happen, either.
[...]
Richard Allen's defense attorneys attribute admission in Delphi murders to mental health
At Richard Allen's court hearing in the Delphi murders, prosecutors said he admitted guilt. His lawyers said it was due to a mental collapse.
www.indystar.com
6.15.2023 Updated 3:59 pm ET
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
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Court has wrapped up for the day let me brief you a bit.
Galipeau says he has no current concerns about Allen’s safety in the Westville facility.
The warden states that Allen has been on suicide watch in the recent months. He is on 24 hour surveillance via camera and a companion (an officer, or a fellow inmate).
He says Allen also has access to a tablet where he can download music, movies, and make phone calls. He cannot text.
Galipeau states he is being held in a-pod. And a 12 x 8 1/2’ cell with 24 hour surveillance. He gets to shower three times a week, gets three sets of clothing a week, access to commissary, rec time one hour five times a week. He can change his clothing whenever he wants.
The next witness to the stand was the Westville Warden, John Galipeau. He spoke to the type of facility Allen is being housed at.
The Sheriff says there have been no immediate threats made to Allen. He also said, “as long as I can get it arranged to get the transport done safely I don’t have a problem with that.” When asked if he would be okay with Allen moving to a different facility.
He also expressed concerns about transporting Allen. Saying they simply don’t have enough manpower.
Liggett said they only have five full time deputies and a jail commander. He said he also would be concerned with Allen’s safety since the crime he is accused of involves children.
Sheriff Liggett spoke to the size of the Carroll county jail. Saying that if their jail would be considered for Allen to move to, they would not be able to house him. He said “our jail is extremely small.”
Let’s talk about the states witnesses in today’s hearing, the first to the stand was Carroll County Sheriff, Tony Liggett.
She did approve a temporary restraining order against the DOC during attorney meetings with Allen.
The judge says she will take all of the testimony from today and release a ruling in the coming days.
Court has wrapped up for the day let me brief you a bit.
Galipeau says he has no current concerns about Allen’s safety in the Westville facility.
The warden states that Allen has been on suicide watch in the recent months. He is on 24 hour surveillance via camera and a companion (an officer, or a fellow inmate).
He says Allen also has access to a tablet where he can download music, movies, and make phone calls. He cannot text.
Galipeau states he is being held in a-pod. And a 12 x 8 1/2’ cell with 24 hour surveillance. He gets to shower three times a week, gets three sets of clothing a week, access to commissary, rec time one hour five times a week. He can change his clothing whenever he wants.
The next witness to the stand was the Westville Warden, John Galipeau. He spoke to the type of facility Allen is being housed at.
The Sheriff says there have been no immediate threats made to Allen. He also said, “as long as I can get it arranged to get the transport done safely I don’t have a problem with that.” When asked if he would be okay with Allen moving to a different facility.
He also expressed concerns about transporting Allen. Saying they simply don’t have enough manpower.
Liggett said they only have five full time deputies and a jail commander. He said he also would be concerned with Allen’s safety since the crime he is accused of involves children.
Sheriff Liggett spoke to the size of the Carroll county jail. Saying that if their jail would be considered for Allen to move to, they would not be able to house him. He said “our jail is extremely small.”
Let’s talk about the states witnesses in today’s hearing, the first to the stand was Carroll County Sheriff, Tony Liggett.
She did approve a temporary restraining order against the DOC during attorney meetings with Allen.
The judge says she will take all of the testimony from today and release a ruling in the coming days.
arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
Trial Date set for #RichardAllen, January 8-26, 2024. It is my understanding that RA is the only pretrial defendent being incarcerated at maximum security Westville. I can't really express how wrong and unusual this is. He is not CONVICTED, therefore, he should not be in a maximum security prison. He should be in a jail, like other defendants awaiting trial. And no, it's not for his safety. Hogwash. Jails house much less dangerous criminals and they have solitary arrangements (Note: #BryanKohberger's situation) He must be treated fairly or the just adjudication of this matter could be at risk. I hope Judge Gull moves him post-haste.