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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 8, 2025 - 4:50 pm

Ex-Prairie Park speech pathologist found competent to stand trial in child sexual abuse case

by Andrea Albright

A former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist on Thursday was declared competent to stand trial on one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child younger than 14 and one count of kidnapping, but those charges may multiply.

Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 16, 2024 - 1:08 pm

Prosecutors recommend reduced sentence in plea agreement for fatal shooting of Lawrence man

by Andrea Albright

A Topeka man accused of recklessly shooting and killing an 18-year-old Lawrence man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder after reaching an agreement with the Douglas County district attorney.

Lawrence news November 5, 2024 - 8:03 pm

Election results: Douglas County Commission incumbents to hang on; Democrat wins district attorney race

by Cuyler Dunn, Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

Voters have decided 4 of 5 Douglas County Commission seats and the county’s top prosecutor position. With most votes counted, incumbent commissioners will keep their seats, and Democrat Dakota Loomis will be the next DA.

Lawrence news November 3, 2024 - 4:11 pm

Here’s how much money Douglas County-level candidates have raised and spent

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County voters will choose a new district attorney and four out of five commissioners in Tuesday’s election. Here’s a glance at the candidates’ campaign contributions, expenditures and more.

Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 30, 2024 - 9:17 pm

Lawrence man will be tried for first-degree murder; partial DNA found on glove pulled from victim

by Andrea Albright

A Lawrence man accused of fatally stabbing his friend was bound over for trial on Wednesday after investigators testified that partial DNA consistent with the man was found on a latex glove removed from the victim’s throat.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 30, 2024 - 11:08 pm

Douglas County DA candidates weigh prosecutorial experience, downplay politics

by Maya Hodison

One candidate for Douglas County district attorney touted his career in prosecution, and the other said his community ties help compensate for less experience. But both agreed during a forum Monday evening that the office needs revitalization.

Crime & Courts July 23, 2024 - 4:19 pm

Lawrence man pleads to involuntary manslaughter in 2023 shooting that killed Topeka man

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence man on Tuesday pleaded no contest to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Cameron Renner, of Topeka.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 3, 2024 - 7:57 pm

Douglas County DA’s office dismisses charges against 2 of 4 defendants in rape case

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County prosecutors have dismissed cases against two men charged with rape in connection with video-recorded incidents from March 2023 because they can no longer find the woman in the videos.

Crime & Courts July 2, 2024 - 2:06 pm

‘The truth finally came out’: Attorneys allege Douglas County DA’s office lied about investigation

by Mackenzie Clark

Attorneys have alleged in a wrongful conviction case that the Douglas County district attorney and her legal counsel falsely asserted that a murder investigation was ongoing in order to delay proceedings and withhold documents.

Crime & Courts June 25, 2024 - 4:19 pm

Ex-deputy Douglas County DA: ‘I attempted to meet hatred with humor’ in dressing as anti-mask protester

by Mackenzie Clark

Former Deputy Douglas County District Attorney Joshua Seiden says he was attempting to “meet hatred with humor” in dressing up as a Lawrence man known for his anti-mask protests and frequent public comments.

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