NOW: Hundreds gathering at #MarchForOurLives rally at the Arizona State Capitol. These rallies are happening across the country today to push for gun reform after recent deadly mass shootings in Uvalde to Buffalo. #fox10phoenix
Sam Crowell came from Chandler. She’s wearing Converse sneakers w/ a heart on them in honor of Maite Rodriguez. The 10yo victim in the Uvalde shooting wore similar shoes which reportedly helped identify her because she was mutilated so badly. #fox10phoenix#MarchForOurLives
An armed group arrives at the #MarchForOurLives rally. Probably at least seven people in tactical gear with rifles.
Hoffman: “I’m a mom and today I am angry… I am sick of being the whole country where guns outnumber the number of people.”
Hoffman: “As a mom and as an educator, I want our lawmakers to act now.”
.@JenLongdon - a gun violence survivor spoke at the rally and with us about the slow changes she sees happening. She was left paralyzed after a drive-by shooting in 2004. #MarchForOurLives
*Sam Crowl*
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In court for screenings of jury questionnaires for the Lori Daybell trial. Daybell is in her orange jumpsuit with her advisory counsel. Court striking and/or passing jurors by reviewing questionnaires.
The court has agreed on ten jurors to remain in the pool so far. Dozens of questionnaires have been screened. Hardship issues vary from work to vacation to health. Many have heard about the Daybell case too.
Interesting. One potential juror said in their questionnaire that they are a defense attorney and discussed the case on a local news channel. Excused.
Back in court for day 2 of jury selection in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. She’s wearing a purple blouse under a black blazer. Judge says we have 52 jurors approved for follow up. Definitely more members of the public here today.
Lori is sitting to the right of her paralegal and her advisory counsel are sitting behind her.
Judge Beresky says he introduced himself to jurors yesterday.
He says one juror accosted him afterward telling him about a broken tooth he needed to deal with but still remains a potential juror.
VALLOW DAYBELL: A motion to dismiss case for lack of speedy trial was filed by the ‘Doomsday Mom’, making some bold statements. I’ll break down the motion seen below. LVD says speedy trial should happen within 150 days of arraignment which was 12/7/23. 🧵
She is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of former husband Charles Vallow, and attempted murder of ex nephew in law Brandon Boudreaux. Complex case mad it 270 days to hit speedy trial, previously scheduled for 8/1/24.
LVD cites former defense filing motion for trial continuance which she didn’t want. Then the Rule 11 motion that was granted to evaluated her mental competency, setting the current trial date of 3/31/25. “It has now been 314 days since the defendant was arraigned,” motion states.
Lori’s attorneys have just arrived. Commissioner Marderosian is here on the bench as well. I’ve reached out to MCSO to see if Lori refused transport today.
We have one prosecutor representing the State at the moment. Should be starting up soon.