OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *dismissed, Aug 2019

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Whew! That was more work then I thought! LOL! I think I have it straight now. :)
 
Friday, May 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 9am CT) – OH – DelVante Johnson (19), Toshaun Banks (21) & DeVaughn Gibson (23) (Dec. 31, 2018, Cleveland) - *Tevin Biles-Thomas (24/now 26) arrested (9/11/19), indicted (8/29/19), charged (8/29/19) & arraigned (9/13/19) with 6 counts of murder (2 counts for Johnson, 2 counts for Banks & 2 counts for Gibson) was changed (5/11/21) to 5 counts of murder (2 counts Johnson, 2 counts Banks & 1 count Gibson), 3 counts of voluntary manslaughter (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Banks & 1 count for Gibson), 5 counts of felonious assault (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Gibson, 1 count for Banks, 1 count for physical harm for Brown & 1 count for physical harm to Seawright) & 1 count of perjury. Plead not guilty. $1M Cash/Surety bond. Bond modified (12/18/19) to $100K. Posted bond (12/19/19).
Count 9 (murder for Gibson) was dismissed (5/11/21) by DA’s oral motion with prejudice.
Trial began on 5/11/21.
Court info from 8/30/19 thru 5/6/21 & trial from 5/11 to 5/12 (Day 1-2) reference post #139 here:
OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *charged, 30 Aug 2019
5/12/21 Wednesday, Day 2: Additional info. Court requests the presence of a deputy for trial. State subpoena filed. DA Mussman gave opening statements. The defense argued that there were lots of people shooting at the time of the murders. State witnesses: 3 Cleveland police officers testified on what they saw that night. Trial continues on 5/13/21.
5/13/21 Thursday, Day 3 of Trial: No info yet. Trial continues on 5/14/21.
 
Witness testimony continues in trial for man accused of killing three people at a party in Cleveland

May 14, 2021 at 2:45 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 8:10 PM

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Witnesses taking center stage as they take the stand in the trial for Tevin Biles-Thomas.
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I was sitting on the bed and I heard the shots,” said Terrell Williams, witness.

The partygoers testified that they did not actually see the shooter.

A police officer who responded to the shooting three years ago also testified on Friday.

The prosecution showed some of the officer’s bodycam footage from the night of the killings.
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Curtiss Jones from the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office testified to the trace evidence that was left on the victims’ clothing.
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Witness testimony will continue next week.
 
Monday, May 17th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 9am CT) – OH – DelVante Johnson (19), Toshaun Banks (21) & DeVaughn Gibson (23) (Dec. 31, 2018, Cleveland) - *Tevin Biles-Thomas (24/now 26) arrested (9/11/19), indicted (8/29/19), charged (8/29/19) & arraigned (9/13/19) with 6 counts of murder (2 counts for Johnson, 2 counts for Banks & 2 counts for Gibson) was changed (5/11/21) to 5 counts of murder (2 counts Johnson, 2 counts Banks & 1 count Gibson: Count 9 (murder for Gibson) was dismissed (5/11/21) by DA’s oral motion with prejudice), 3 counts of voluntary manslaughter (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Banks & 1 count for Gibson), 5 counts of felonious assault (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Gibson, 1 count for Banks, 1 count for physical harm for Brown & 1 count for physical harm to Seawright) & 1 count of perjury. Plead not guilty. $1M Cash/Surety bond. Bond modified (12/18/19) to $100K. Posted bond (12/19/19).
Trial began on 5/11/21.
Court info from 8/30/19 thru 5/6/21 & trial from 5/11 to 5/13 (Day 1-3) reference post #148 here:
OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *charged, 30 Aug 2019
5/14/21 Friday, Day 4 of Trial: State witnesses: Terrell Williams, in his house. The partygoers testified that they did not actually see the shooter. A police officer who responded to the shooting three years ago also testified on Friday. The prosecution showed some of the officer’s bodycam footage from the night of the killings. Curtiss Jones from the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office testified to the trace evidence that was left on the victims’ clothing. Witness testimony will continue next week on Monday, 5/17/21.
Motions filed: 5/11/21: The State's oral motion to dismiss County 9, with prejudice-granted. 4 State subpoenas issued. 5/12/21: 1 State subpoena issued. 5/14/21: Motion filed by P1 the State, attorney Gregory Mussman: Material witness warrant. Bench warrant for the arrest of Yasmhne Willmore & Rodney Mauk for not showing up in court as witnesses. 6 State subpoenas issued. Defense filed motion in limine re exclude regarding other acts evidence.
 
Tuesday, May 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 9am CT) – OH – DelVante Johnson (19), Toshaun Banks (21) & DeVaughn Gibson (23) (Dec. 31, 2018, Cleveland) - *Tevin Biles-Thomas (24/now 26) arrested (9/11/19), indicted (8/29/19), charged (8/29/19) & arraigned (9/13/19) with 6 counts of murder (2 counts for Johnson, 2 counts for Banks & 2 counts for Gibson) was changed (5/11/21) to 5 counts of murder (2 counts Johnson, 2 counts Banks & 1 count Gibson: Count 9 (murder for Gibson) was dismissed (5/11/21) by DA’s oral motion with prejudice), 3 counts of voluntary manslaughter (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Banks & 1 count for Gibson), 5 counts of felonious assault (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Gibson, 1 count for Banks, 1 count for physical harm for Brown & 1 count for physical harm to Seawright) & 1 count of perjury. Plead not guilty. $1M Cash/Surety bond. Bond modified (12/18/19) to $100K. Posted bond (12/19/19).
Trial began on 5/11/21.
Court info from 8/30/19 thru 5/6/21 & trial from 5/11 to 5/14 (Day 1-4) reference post #153 here:
OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *charged, 30 Aug 2019
5/17/21 Monday, Day 5 of Trial: Police arrested Rodney Mauk & Yasmhne Willmore set to testify Friday in the trial of a U.S. Army soldier charged in the deaths of three people in a shootout at a 2018 New Year’s Eve party after they failed to show up to court. Mauk & Yasmhne Willmore were supposed to take the stand on Friday. Police arrested both 5/17/21, Monday morning & both took the stand later in the day wearing handcuffs, ankle chains & jail uniforms. Neither saw the actual shooting, according to their testimony. State witnesses: Rodney Mauk. Yasmhne Willmore. No other info available. Trial continues on 5/18/21.
 
Both have been ordered released. No document attached to the newest subpoena yet.

05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB STATE SUBPOENA ISSUED (1355787)

05/17/2021 05/17/2021 N/A JE WITNESS RODNEY MAUK ORDERED RELEASED. 05/17/2021 CPJSX 05/17/2021 13:22:11

05/17/2021 05/17/2021 N/A JE WITNESS YASMHNE WILLMORE ORDERED RELEASED. 05/17/2021 CPJSX 05/17/2021 13:09:27

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Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts Site Terms of Service
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Wednesday, May 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 9am CT) – OH – DelVante Johnson (19), Toshaun Banks (21) & DeVaughn Gibson (23) (Dec. 31, 2018, Cleveland) - *Tevin Biles-Thomas (24/now 26) arrested (9/11/19), indicted (8/29/19), charged (8/29/19) & arraigned (9/13/19) with 6 counts of murder (2 counts for Johnson, 2 counts for Banks & 2 counts for Gibson) was changed (5/11/21) to 5 counts of murder (2 counts Johnson, 2 counts Banks & 1 count Gibson: Count 9 (murder for Gibson) was dismissed (5/11/21) by DA’s oral motion with prejudice), 3 counts of voluntary manslaughter (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Banks & 1 count for Gibson), 5 counts of felonious assault (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Gibson, 1 count for Banks, 1 count for physical harm for Brown & 1 count for physical harm to Seawright) & 1 count of perjury. Plead not guilty. $1M Cash/Surety bond. Bond modified (12/18/19) to $100K. Posted bond (12/19/19).
Trial began on 5/11/21.
Court info from 8/30/19 thru 5/6/21 & trial from 5/11 to 5/17 (Day 1-5) reference post #155 here:
OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *charged, 30 Aug 2019
5/18/21 Tuesday, Day 6 of Trial: Mauk & Willmore released from jail (5/17/21). State witnesses: Macquise Lewis, party goer. Lewis was charged with tampering with evidence in relation to this case. He pleaded guilty to taking a gun from the scene & throwing it into the lake. That same gun allegedly belonged to one of the victims. No other info available. Trial continues on 5/19/21.
 
CR-19-643478-A
May 18th screenshots of Docket.
State rests. Trial continues.
Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts Site Terms of Service

ETA: Got on my laptop to snip this list since it is so long.

05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A JE STATE RESTS. JURY TRIAL CONTINUES. 05/18/2021 CPJSX 05/18/2021 15:47:24
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB STATE SUBPOENA ISSUED (1355787)
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353711, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353710, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353709, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353708, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353707, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353706, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353705, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353703, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353702, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353701, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353700, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353699, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353698, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353697, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353696, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.50.
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 N/A SB SHERIFF SERVICE FEES FOR SUBPOENA NUMBER 1353593, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15.50.
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Just got this article about the State resting its case.

Prosecutors rest case in trial of Army soldier charged in Cleveland New Year’s Eve party shooting that left 3 dead

May 18, 2021
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Prosecutors on Tuesday rested their case against a U.S. Army soldier charged with murder in the shooting deaths of three people in a shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in 2018.

The state called dozens of witnesses over five days of testimony in the trial of Tevin Biles-Thomas. Of them, only two identified him as firing shots in a shootout that came after someone attacked Biles-Thomas’ cousin, Devaughn Gibson, at the party in an Airbnb above a pizza shop on Cleveland’s West Side.
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Joan Synenberg told jurors on Tuesday to disregard a portion of one of the identifying witness’ testimony. The other took the stand and wavered under cross-examination on whether he saw Biles-Thomas fire a gun at the party.
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Biles-Thomas and his defense attorneys have not signaled if they plan to call any witnesses before the trial concludes with closing arguments.
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The state’s key witness from the party was Macquise Lewis, who testified Tuesday that his back was turned when he heard gunshots.....
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Lewis testified as part of a plea deal with prosecutors who agreed to reduce a felony tampering with evidence charge Lewis faced for taking Johnson’s gun from the scene to a misdemeanor in exchange for his testimony against Biles-Thomas.
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Tuesday afternoon also brought a motion from Patituce asking Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Joan Synenberg to declare a mistrial. Synenberg previously instructed jurors to disregard statements that Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Gregory Mussman made during opening statements about Biles-Thomas invoking his right to have an attorney with him when he spoke about the killing of his cousin.
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She told prosecutors during a sidebar not to mention Biles-Thomas wanting an attorney again.

On Tuesday, Mussman began to read from a grand jury transcript a question in which a prosecutor noted that Biles-Thomas had previously said he wanted an attorney. Patituce objected and asked Synenberg to declare a mistrial. Synenberg spent several minutes outside the courtroom deliberating, and members of the prosecution sat motionless at the table in her absence. She returned and overruled the motion but warned prosecutors that there would be no more mentions of Biles-Thomas invoking his right to an attorney without consequence.
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After the shooting, police obtained a warrant to get a sample of Biles-Thomas’s DNA from him. A Georgia sergeant testified Tuesday that he showed up with a warrant and served it to Biles-Thomas. The sergeant said that Biles-Thomas asked him, “Is this from Cleveland, Ohio? Because I haven’t done anything, Georgia. I mean, I haven’t done anything at all.
 
Can't find any articles on "what" happened yesterday.... Jury could be already deliberating?

Thursday, May 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 9am CT) – OH – DelVante Johnson (19), Toshaun Banks (21) & DeVaughn Gibson (23) (Dec. 31, 2018, Cleveland) - *Tevin Biles-Thomas (24/now 26) arrested (9/11/19), indicted (8/29/19), charged (8/29/19) & arraigned (9/13/19) with 6 counts of murder (2 counts for Johnson, 2 counts for Banks & 2 counts for Gibson) was changed (5/11/21) to 5 counts of murder (2 counts Johnson, 2 counts Banks & 1 count Gibson: Count 9 (murder for Gibson) was dismissed (5/11/21) by DA’s oral motion with prejudice), 3 counts of voluntary manslaughter (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Banks & 1 count for Gibson), 5 counts of felonious assault (1 count for Johnson, 1 count for Gibson, 1 count for Banks, 1 count for physical harm for Brown & 1 count for physical harm to Seawright) & 1 count of perjury. Plead not guilty. $1M Cash/Surety bond. Bond modified (12/18/19) to $100K. Posted bond (12/19/19).
Trial began on 5/11/21.
Court info from 8/30/19 thru 5/6/21 & trial from 5/11 to 5/17 (Day 1-5) reference post #157 here:
OH - Delvante Johnson, Toshaun Banks, Devaughn Gibson dead, Tevin Biles-Thomas *charged, 30 Aug 2019
5/18/21 Tuesday, Day 6 of Trial: Mauk & Willmore released from jail (5/17/21). State witnesses: Macquise Lewis, party goer. Lewis was charged with tampering with evidence in relation to this case. He pleaded guilty to taking a gun from the scene & throwing it into the lake. That same gun allegedly belonged to one of the victims. After the shooting, police obtained a warrant to get a sample of Biles-Thomas’s DNA from him. A Georgia sergeant testified Tuesday that he showed up with a warrant & served it to Biles-Thomas. The sergeant said that Biles-Thomas asked him, “Is this from Cleveland, Ohio? Because I haven’t done anything, Georgia. I mean, I haven’t done anything at all. Prosecutors on Tuesday rested their case. The State called dozens of witnesses over five days of testimony in the trial. Of them, only two identified him as firing shots in a shootout that came after someone attacked Biles-Thomas’ cousin, Devaughn Gibson, at the party in an Airbnb above a pizza shop on Cleveland’s West Side. Tuesday afternoon also brought a motion from Defense attorney Patituce asking Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Joan Synenberg to declare a mistrial. Synenberg previously instructed jurors to disregard statements that Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Gregory Mussman made during opening statements about Biles-Thomas invoking his right to have an attorney with him when he spoke about the killing of his cousin. Trial continues on 5/19/21.
5/19/21 Wednesday, Day 7 of Trial: No info available yet. Trial continues on 5/20/21.
 
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