GUILTY MN - Heidi Firkus, 25, fatally shot, St. Paul, 25 Apr 2010 *husband arrested 2021*

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According to the following link, the state of MN does allow cameras in the courtroom unless one side objects. There must have been an objection, otherwise IMO CourtTV would broadcast the trial. (Although CourtTV is focused on the Murdaugh trial at the moment, but the network will sometimes package a trial in installments for later viewing.)

www.cbsnews.com

What Are The Rules For Cameras In Minnesota Courtrooms?

Next week, three former Minneapolis police officers will go on trial in federal court for violating George Floyd's civil rights. There will be no cameras in the courtroom, which is different from Derek Chauvin's trial that was livestreamed around the world.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
 
JosieMae said:
According to the following link, the state of MN does allow cameras in the courtroom unless one side objects. There must have been an objection, otherwise IMO CourtTV would broadcast the trial. (Although CourtTV is focused on the Murdaugh trial at the moment, but the network will sometimes package a trial in installments for later viewing.)

www.cbsnews.com

What Are The Rules For Cameras In Minnesota Courtrooms?

Next week, three former Minneapolis police officers will go on trial in federal court for violating George Floyd's civil rights. There will be no cameras in the courtroom, which is different from Derek Chauvin's trial that was livestreamed around the world.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
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Well darn... I guess no one is tweeting from there either. Thanks for the info!

I am in Europe & have not found anything about the case - how about you - are you in the U.S. - what do your searches come up with? TIA if you find something. :)
 
Wednesday, January 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) with jury selection (@ 9am CT) - MN – Heidi Marie Firkus (25) (April 25, 2010, shot in back & died, St. Paul) & husband Nicholas James Firkus (27) (shot in leg by alleged intruder) - *Nicholas James Firkus (27 @ time of crime/38/now 40) arrested (5/19/21), charged (5/20/21), indicted (9/3/21) & arraigned (10/12/21) with 1st degree murder (premeditated) & 2nd degree intentional (not premeditated) murder. Plead not guilty. $3M bond or $1M on condition of surrendering passport & not leaving Minnesota. Posted non-cash bond ($1M) & released. Plead not guilty.
Trial began on 1/23/23 with jury selection.
Today is his 40th birthday!
Case & court info from 5/19/21 to 1/13/23 reference post #159 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...25-st-paul-25-april-2010-arrest.103352/page-8
1/23/23 Monday, Trial Day 1: No other info available. Trial continues on 1/24/23.
1/24/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: Jury selection began. The defense will be allowed 15 strikes — moves to dismiss a potential juror without providing a reason — while the prosecution will have nine strikes. Jury selection is set to resume Wednesday. Opening statements are scheduled for Friday, but that will depend on how fast 12 jurors and alternates are selected. No other info available. Trial continues with jury selection on 1/25/23.
 
Events & Orders of the Court:
01/18/2023 Other Document Index # 99

01/18/2023 Other Document Index # 100
01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
FIRKUS, NICHOLAS JAMES
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
FIRKUS, NICHOLAS JAMES
Served 01/18/2023

01/18/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/18/2023

01/19/2023 Witness List Index # 101

01/19/2023
e-Service
FIRKUS, NICHOLAS JAMES
Served 01/19/2023

01/23/2023 Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)
06/06/2022 Reset by Court to 01/23/2023
Result: Held On the Record

01/23/2023 Court Clerk Minutes Index # 102

01/24/2023 Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)
Result: Held On the Record

01/24/2023 Court Clerk Minutes Index # 103

01/25/2023 Voir Dire (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)
Result: Held On the Record

01/25/2023 Hearing Held In-Person

01/25/2023 Court Clerk Minutes Index # 104

01/26/2023 Voir Dire (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)


link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628945922
 
Thursday, January 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) with jury selection (@ 9am CT) - MN – Heidi Marie Firkus (25) (April 25, 2010, shot in back & died, St. Paul) & husband Nicholas James Firkus (27) (shot in leg by alleged intruder) - *Nicholas James Firkus (27 @ time of crime/38/now 39) arrested (5/19/21), charged (5/20/21), indicted (9/3/21) & arraigned (10/12/21) with 1st degree murder (premeditated) & 2nd degree intentional (not premeditated) murder. Plead not guilty. $3M bond or $1M on condition of surrendering passport & not leaving Minnesota. Posted non-cash bond ($1M) & released. Plead not guilty.
Trial began on 1/23/23 with jury selection. Trial expected to begin on 1/27/23.
Case & court info from 5/19/21 to 1/13/23 & Trial Days 1-2 (1/23 to 1/24/23) reference post #164 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...25-st-paul-25-april-2010-arrest.103352/page-9
1/18/23: Other Documents (#99 & #100). eService (State-8; Firkus-2). 1/19/23: Witness List (#101); eService (Firkus-1). 1/24/23 Update: Hearing held on record.
1/25/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: Jury selection continues. Voir Dire. Hearing held in-person.
Trial continues with jury selection on 1/26/23. Opening statements are scheduled for Friday, depending on jury selection.
 
Events & Orders of the Court:
01/26/2023 Voir Dire (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)

01/26/2023 Order-Other Index # 105 (Judicial Officer: Castro, Leonardo )

01/26/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/26/2023

01/26/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/26/2023

01/26/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/26/2023

01/26/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 01/26/2023

01/26/2023
e-Service
FIRKUS, NICHOLAS JAMES
Served 01/26/2023

link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628945922


Since they do not list Voir Dire for 1/27/23 - wondering if they just forgot to put it on there - or there is no jury selection today. I will go ahead & post it anyway - and will check the court site later.

And when I search only coming up with what happened on 1/26.
 
Friday, January 27th:
*Trial continues with jury selection (Day 5) (@ 9am CT) - MN – Heidi Marie Firkus (25) (April 25, 2010, shot in back & died, St. Paul) & husband Nicholas James Firkus (27) (shot in leg by alleged intruder) - *Nicholas James Firkus (27 @ time of crime/38/now 39) arrested (5/19/21), charged (5/20/21), indicted (9/3/21) & arraigned (10/12/21) with 1st degree murder (premeditated) & 2nd degree intentional (not premeditated) murder. Plead not guilty. $3M bond or $1M on condition of surrendering passport & not leaving Minnesota. Posted non-cash bond ($1M) & released. Plead not guilty.
Trial began on 1/23/23 with jury selection.
Case & court info from 5/19/21 to 1/13/23 & Jury selection Days 1-3 (1/23 to 1/25/23) reference post #166 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...25-st-paul-25-april-2010-arrest.103352/page-9
1/26/23 Thursday, Trial Day 4: Jury selection continues. Voir Dire. Order (#105). e-Service (State-4; Firkus-1). Jury selection continues on 1/27/23 (Maybe!)
 
Niner said:
Okay - Thanks! I shall change my notes. I have not been able to find ANY articles on this murder case.... at least over here in Europe.
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I'm local and, sadly, this story isn't gaining any traction here. Slow news cycle, too. Just no coverage. :(

JMO
 
www.twincities.com

As Heidi Firkus murder trial opens, prosecutor says husband ‘desperate’ over eviction, defense says no reason to kill

The prosecution and defense agree: Nicholas and Heidi Firkus were in financial trouble.
www.twincities.com www.twincities.com

I think there's no paywall here:
news.yahoo.com

As Heidi Firkus murder trial opens, prosecutor says husband ‘desperate’ over eviction, defense says no reason to kill

Nicholas and Heidi Firkus were in financial trouble. The prosecution and defense agreed on that statement as Nicholas Firkus’ murder trial got underway Friday for the 2010 shooting of Heidi Firkus in the couple’s St. Paul home. Otherwise, attorneys gave opposing accounts of the couple’s lives...
news.yahoo.com news.yahoo.com


kstp.com

Husband goes to trial on murder charges in wife’s 2010 death

A Ramsey County jury listened Friday afternoon to opening statements in a murder case more than a decade old.
kstp.com kstp.com


www.startribune.com

Nicholas Firkus murder trial begins in Ramsey County

Firkus, 39, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder with intent in the death of wife Heidi Firkus in April 2010.
www.startribune.com www.startribune.com

 
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Thanks for those article @Megnut - I see that the 4th article down has a State witness that was called to the stand on Friday.

It is about time this trial started!!
 
Events & Orders of the Court;

01/27/2023 Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)
Result: Held On the Record

01/27/2023 Court Clerk Minutes Index # 106

01/27/2023 Hearing Held In-Person

01/27/2023 Court Clerk Minutes Index # 107

01/30/2023 Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Castro, Leonardo)

link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628945922
 
I can not access this article:

www.kare11.com

State calls first witnesses in Nicholas Firkus murder trial

Nicholas Firkus is charged in connection to the 2010 shooting death of his wife, Heidi Firkus.
www.kare11.com www.kare11.com

The only person I have testifying on Friday was St. Paul police officer Darin McDonald after opening statements.

Is there anyone else that took the stand in the article?

TIA if anyone can help me! :)
 
Niner said:
I can not access this article:

www.kare11.com

State calls first witnesses in Nicholas Firkus murder trial

Nicholas Firkus is charged in connection to the 2010 shooting death of his wife, Heidi Firkus.
www.kare11.com www.kare11.com

The only person I have testifying on Friday was St. Paul police officer Darin McDonald after opening statements.

Is there anyone else that took the stand in the article?

TIA if anyone can help me! :)
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Two officers testified, Officers Darin McDonald and Yileng Vang.

"McDonald stated he did not see any obvious signs of forced entry or obvious signs of a struggle."

www.kare11.com

State calls first witnesses in Nicholas Firkus murder trial

Nicholas Firkus is charged in connection to the 2010 shooting death of his wife, Heidi Firkus.
www.kare11.com www.kare11.com
 
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