TX - Nicholas, 7, Zayden, 9, Jovion, 11, Javier, 11, Jarod, 14, & Jamerian, 18, taken by mother & stepfather, Cypress, 18 Oct 2022 *arrests*

[Niner]

Bond for boyfriend of Cypress woman accused of child abuse set at $500,000 for alleged role

Jova Terrell is charged with injury to a child after his girlfriend's 16-year-old twins escaped from their Cypress home in handcuffs, said they were abused.

abc13.com

Nov. 8, 2022
CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) -- The boyfriend of a Cypress woman accused of child abuse had his bond set at $500,000 for his alleged role in the abuse over the weekend, according to court documents.

Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with injury to a child in the first degree and continuous violence against family after his girlfriend, Zaikiya Duncan's, 40, 16-year-old twins, managed to escape their home where they were allegedly handcuffed and abused.
[.....]
Terrell and Duncan were held without bond in Louisiana and awaited transport back to Harris County.
Terrell was extradited to Texas on Friday, Nov. 4.

If the bond is made, Terrell is ordered not to have contact with anyone 17 years old or under and no contact with Duncan, whose bond was set at $4.5 million, documents read.

 

[Niner]

Terrell - updates

Activities
Date Type Description SNU/CFI
11/08/2022 SERVICE ACTIVITY BY PLACING DEF IN JAIL ON 11/04/22 11/08/22

11/08/2022 RECEIPTED BY CLERK 11/08/22
EXPIRE DATE TIME EXPIRE: SNU: 999 10/18/22

11/07/2022 ATTORNEY DESAI, RIDDHI SNU: 999 11/08/22

11/07/2022 ATTORNEY AAT COURT 338 CFI 338 11/08/22

11/07/2022 JUDGE FRANKLIN, RAMONA NICOLE PRESIDING 11/08/22

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Thursday, November 10th:
*Non-Trial Setting Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 15 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 1 count of 1st degree child abuse & continuous violence against the family. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Extradited to Texas on 11/4/22. Bond set at $500K on 11/4/22.
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 10/29/22 reference post #79 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-4
10/29/22 Update: Duncan: Booked into Harris County jail. Order-Grant mental-intel interview. Probable cause hearing on 10/20/22. 11/4/22 Update: Extradited from LA to Texas on 11/4/22. Motions docket held for probable cause hearing held. Order: Pretrial courtesy supervision. 11/5/22: Order: Emergency protection Order granted. Bond set at $500K per H/O. Requested representation. Financial affidavit filed. Warning given. Ind. assessment status.
11/4/22 Update: Conditions to be set. Terrell is accused of child abuse had his bond set at $500K for his alleged role in the abuse If the bond is made, Terrell is ordered not to have contact with anyone 17 years old or under & no contact with Duncan. Next non-trial setting hearing on 11/10/22. 11/7/22: Judge Ramona Nicole Franklin presiding on 11/8/22. Attorney assigned Ridohi Desai. 11/8/22: Defendant placed in jail on 11/4/22.
*Zaikiya Duncan (40) "mom" – Arraignment hearing on 1/25/23.

 

[Niner]

Terrell docket update:

Activities:
Date Type Description SNU/CFI
11/10/2022 ATTORNEY MERCHANT, FEROZ F SNU: 998 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ATTORNEY AAT COURT 338 CFI 338 11/10/22

11/10/2022 JUDGE FRANKLIN, RAMONA NICOLE PRESIDING 11/10/22

11/10/2022 C87 ACTIVITY BOND RSD STATUS J CFI 338 SNU: 995 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER GRANT DISCOVERY SNU: 990 11/10/22

11/10/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER ATTORNEY FEE VOUCHER SNU: 991 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER ATTY FEE AMT $155.00 SNU: 991 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER PRETRIAL COURTESY SUPERVISION SNU: 992 11/10/22

11/10/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER BAIL SNU: 993 11/10/22

11/10/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/10/22

11/10/2022 ORDER GRANT ST BOND CONDITIONS SNU: 994 11/10/22

11/10/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/10/22


Settings:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
2/16/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment
Data Not Entered To Be Set

11/10/2022 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Reset By Court N/A Present 2/16/2023 TBC/CONDDESAI Present


Next/Last Setting Date 2/16/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

SInce the court site didn't say "what" his bond was - searched for an article.

Bond increased to $1M for Cypress man accused in child abuse case

Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million.

www.khou.com

Can not access it - but can read:

9 hours ago — Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million. Back in October a set of ...

 

[Sunshine95]

I hope the adult son is doing ok as well!

 

[PayrollNerd]

SInce the court site didn't say "what" his bond was - searched for an article.

Bond increased to $1M for Cypress man accused in child abuse case

Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million.

www.khou.com

Can not access it - but can read:

9 hours ago — Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million. Back in October a set of ...

Here are the highlights:

Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million.

Back in October a set of twins escaped the Cypress home of Terrell and Zaikiya Duncan, 40, in the middle of the night.......

Terrell is charged with continuous violence against a family member.

"He was definitely present in the home, no question about that. He was present when kids were being assaulted and being tortured. He witnessed all of this......

......Terrell and Duncan fled with 5 other kids to Louisiana, where they were later arrested by police.

"It's just a question was he also participating in the assaults? There is some evidence that suggests he was.

 

[Niner]

Here are the highlights:

Jova Terrell, 27, has been charged with assault and continuous family violence. His bond has been set at $1 million.

Back in October a set of twins escaped the Cypress home of Terrell and Zaikiya Duncan, 40, in the middle of the night.......

Terrell is charged with continuous violence against a family member.

"He was definitely present in the home, no question about that. He was present when kids were being assaulted and being tortured. He witnessed all of this......

......Terrell and Duncan fled with 5 other kids to Louisiana, where they were later arrested by police.

"It's just a question was he also participating in the assaults? There is some evidence that suggests he was.

Thanks!

 

[Niner]

Duncan docket update:

Activities:
Date Type Description SNU/CFI
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION FID 01/17/23 G177 SNU: 999 01/17/23
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION ROTATION CRT 338 OFF FREQ BND $1000000 01/17/23
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION OFFENSE ASSLT FAM/HOUSEHOLD MEM LEVEL F3 01/17/23
01/17/2023 ORI CONSTABLE PCT 5 OFFENSE NO: 221000622 01/17/23
01/17/2023 PRECEPT/SERVE IND DATE RETURNED HOW EXECUTED 01/17/23
DATE SERVED 01/17/23


Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
1/25/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment

Data Not Entered To Be Set
Next/Last Setting Date 1/25/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records


Terrell docket update:

Activities:
Date Type Description SNU/CFI
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION FID 01/17/23 G177 SNU: 999 01/17/23
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION ROTATION CRT 338 OFF FREQ BND $1000000 01/17/23
01/17/2023 GRAND JURY ACTION OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST LEVEL F3 01/17/23
01/17/2023 ORI CONSTABLE PCT 5 OFFENSE NO: 221000622 01/17/23
01/17/2023 PRECEPT/SERVE IND DATE RETURNED 01/20/23 HOW EXECUTED E 01/20/23
DATE SERVED 01/19/23 01/20/23
12/02/2022 MOTIONS P/S REDUCE BAIL SNU: 993 12/05/22
12/02/2022 MOTIONS FILED CFI 338 12/05/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS FUNDS FOR INVEST SNU: 996 11/29/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS FILED CFI 338 11/29/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS SEAL SNU: 995 11/29/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS FILED CFI 338 11/29/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS INDE PYCH EVAL SNU: 994 11/29/22
11/29/2022 MOTIONS FILED CFI 338 11/29/22
11/29/2022 ORDER GRANT IND PYSCH EVAL SNU: 987 11/29/22
11/29/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/29/22
11/29/2022 ORDER GRANT SEAL MOTION SNU: 988 11/29/22
11/29/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/29/22
11/29/2022 ORDER GRANT FUNDS FOR INVEST SNU: 989 11/29/22
11/29/2022 OFFENSE CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FA LEVEL F3 11/29/22


Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
2/16/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment

Data Not Entered To Be Set

Next/Last Setting Date 2/16/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, January 25th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 15 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Zaikiya Titilayo Duncan (40) "mom" arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 2 counts of assault on family/household member & 2 counts of aggravated assault on family member/household. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Booked into Harris County jail on 10/29/22. Bond: $1M ea. for assault & $1.25M ea. for aggravated assault. Total bond is $4.5M.
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 10/30/22 reference post #73 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-4
11/1/22 Update: Court site now has a hearing on 11/3/22 for appointment of attorney. 11/3/22 Update: Judge Ramona N. Franklin presiding. Order: pretrial courtesy supervision. During Thursday's hearing at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse, the two assault charges remained at $1 million each. The judge raised the two aggravated assault charges to $1.25 million each, totaling to a $4.5 million bond. And more charges could come if a jury finds that she abused or harmed her other five children. Attorney appointed: Thomas B. Dupont. Next arraignment hearing on 1/25/23. 11/8/22: Grant discovery. 11/16/22: Granted protective order. 1/17/23: Grand Jury action.
*Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) – Arraignment hearing on 2/16/23.

 

[Niner]

Duncan:

Activities:
Date Type Description SNU/CFI
01/25/2023 ORDER GRANTED RELEASE OF MEDIC SNU: 986 01/25/23

01/25/2023 OFFENSE ASSLT FAM/HOUSEHOLD MEM W/PREV LEVEL F3 01/25/23


Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
3/06/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Data Not Entered To Be Set

1/25/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment
Reset Upon Defense Request N/A Present 3/6/2023 Present


Next/Last Setting Date 3/6/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 16th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 16 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 1 count of 1st degree child abuse & continuous violence against the family. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Extradited to Texas on 11/4/22. Bond set at $500K on 11/4/22. Bond set at $1M (11/10/22).
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 11/4/22 reference post #83 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-5
11/4/22 Update: Conditions to be set. Terrell is accused of child abuse had his bond set at $500K for his alleged role in the abuse If the bond is made, Terrell is ordered not to have contact with anyone 17 years old or under & no contact with Duncan. Next non-trial setting hearing on 11/10/22. 11/7/22: Judge Ramona Nicole Franklin presiding on 11/8/22. Attorney assigned Ridohi Desai. 11/8/22: Defendant placed in jail on 11/4/22.
11/10/22 Update: Granted bond conditions. Bond set at $1M. Granted discovery. Attorney fee in the amount of $155. Pretrial courtesy supervision. Attorney is Feroz F. Merchant. Next arraignment hearing on 2/16/23. 11/29/22: Continuous violence against the FA Level F3. Granted independent psych evaluation. Motions to seal. 12/2/22: Motion to reduce bail. 11/29/22: Order-Grant funds for investigator. Order-Grant seal Motion. Order-Grand Individual psych evaluation. 12/2/22: Motion to reduce bail. 1/17/23: Grand Jury action.
*Zaikiya Duncan (40) "mom" – Non-trial setting hearing on 3/6/23.

 

[Niner]

Settings:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
4/20/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Data Not Entered To Be Set

2/16/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment
Reset Upon Defense Request N/A Data Not Entered 4/20/2023 Present


Next/Last Setting Date 4/20/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records


Looks like his arraignment was reset by defense request.

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 6th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 16 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Zaikiya Titilayo Duncan (40) "mom" arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 2 counts of assault on family/household member & 2 counts of aggravated assault on family member/household. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Booked into Harris County jail on 10/29/22. Bond: $1M ea. for assault & $1.25M ea. for aggravated assault. Total bond is $4.5M.
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 11/16/22 reference post #90 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-5
1/17/23: Grand Jury action. Next arraignment hearing on 1/25/23. 1/25/22 Update: Arraignment reset upon Defense request. Order-Granted release of medical. Next arraignment hearing on 3/6/23 @ 9am.
*Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) – Arraignment hearing on 4/20/23.

 

[Niner]

Settings:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
5/24/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Data Not Entered To Be Set

3/06/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Reset Upon Defense Request N/A Present 5/24/2023 Present



Next/Last Setting Date 5/24/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Looks like Terrell's arraignment hearing was reset...

Terrell:


Settings:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
5/11/2023 10:30 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Data Not Entered O/D To Be Set

2/16/2023 09:00 AM 338 Master Docket
Arraignment
Reset Upon Defense Request N/A Data Not Entered 4/20/2023 Present


Next/Last Setting Date 5/11/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 11th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 10:30am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 16 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 1 count of 1st degree child abuse & continuous violence against the family. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Extradited to Texas on 11/4/22. Bond set at $500K on 11/4/22. Bond set at $1M (11/10/22).
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 12/2/22 reference post #92 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-5
1/17/23 Update: Grand Jury action. Arraignment hearing on 2/16/23. 2/16/23 Update: Per defense request arraignment hearing reset on 4/20/23. 4/20/23 Update: Arraignment hearing was reset on 5/11/23 @ 10:30am.
*Zaikiya Duncan (40) "mom" – Arraignment hearing on 5/24/23.

 

[Niner]

Terrell:


Settings:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason/ Appearance Court Results/ Setting Type Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
6/29/2023 10:30 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Data Not Entered To Be Set

5/11/2023 10:30 AM 338 Master Docket
Non-Trial Setting
Reset Upon Defense Request N/A Data Not Entered 6/29/2023 O/D Present



Next/Last Setting Date 6/29/2023

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 24th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - An Amber Alert was put out (10/18/22) after a 911 call for Nicholas Menina, 7, Zayden Menina, 10, Jovion Menina & Javier Menina, both 12, Jarod Menina, 14. Their older brother, 18-year-old Jamerian Robinson was also missing. Also assaulted 16 year old twins, girl & boy (no names given) who triggered the Amber Alert on Monday night 10/17/22. The children were last seen at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/22 in the 8700 block of Marina Alto Lane in Cypress, a suburb of Houston. Found late on Tuesday, 10/18/22 with relatives near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Twins say they were forced to drink bleach, burned & beaten with curtain rods & kept handcuffed) - *Zaikiya Titilayo Duncan (40) "mom" arrested (10/18/22 in Baton Rouge, LA) & charged (10/18/22) with 2 counts of assault on family/household member & 2 counts of aggravated assault on family member/household. Held without bond in Louisiana awaiting extradition to Texas. Booked into Harris County jail on 10/29/22. Bond: $1M ea. for assault & $1.25M ea. for aggravated assault. Total bond is $4.5M.
Court info from 10/18/22 thru 1/17/23 reference post #94 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-stepfather-cypress-18-oct-2022.640464/page-5
1/25/22 Update: Arraignment reset upon Defense request. Order-Granted release of medical. Next arraignment hearing on 3/6/23 @ 9am.
3/6/23 Update: Reset upon defense request. 5/8/23: Order: Grant in camera inspect. Arraignment hearing now set on 5/24/23.
*Jova Terrell (27) aka YGB Joker (rapper name) (BF) – Arraignment hearing on 6/29/23.

 

[Regal Beagle]

Did the arrangement hearing happen? Or did I miss understand?