TX - Former NFL Antonio Armstrong & wife Dawn, both 42, fatally shot, Houston, *son charged* 29 Jul 2016 *Mistrials, 3rd trial in 2023 Guilty*

[arielilane]

More than 40 potential jurors are returning for Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial

It was a busy Wednesday for those involved in the Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial.The morning began with attorneys questioning a juror from the first panel because of concerns about the case and the information they heard. That juror ultimately was excused.

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More than 40 potential jurors are returning for Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial​

HOUSTON – It was a busy Wednesday for those involved in the Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial.

As the day moved forward, 10 potential jurors from the third panel were heard. The jurors ranged from a college student to mental health experts, teachers, and an active lawyer.

By the end of the day, attorneys and the judge agreed upon 41 potential jurors returning on May 31 for the final part of voir dire, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

There are 13 potential jurors the court plans to hear from, which would give all of the parties more people to think about if they are selected to return.

The trial of the State of Texas vs Antonio Armstrong Jr. is expected begin on June 5.

 

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[Niner]

Thursday, May 18th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 13) (@ 9am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & will take about 3-4 weeks. Final jury selection on 5/31/23.
Jury Selection Day 1 (5/1/23): 35 prospect jurors to return. Jury Selection Day 2 (5/2/23): 8 of the 35 prospect jurors back. 2 were dismissed & 6 potential jurors to come back for final jury selection on 5/31/23. 74 people were brought in on Monday, May 1, of them 39 were dismissed. This week, 35 of the potential jurors sit for questions. As of Thursday, 17 people are moving forward to May 31st when the jurors who will determine the outcome of the case are chosen. Total potential jurors: 17. 5/5/23: On Friday questioned 8 people. Of those eight, three women and two men were dismissed. Total potential jurors: ~20 of first 75 panel will be back 5/31/23. From 5/9/23: 27 of the 65 panel will be back 5/31/23. 5/10/23: 4 of 10 jurors selected. Total potential jurors: 29. 24 people still to question (of the 53) on 5/15/23. 5/15/23: 7 of the 9 jurors selected. Total potential jurors: 36. 5/16/23: 23 of 65 jurors selected for individual voir dire. Total potential jurors: 36. 5/17/23: 5 out of 10 selected. Total potential jurors: 41. Ultimately, the pool of potential jurors is expected to be around 50 people.
Final jury selection will begin on 5/31/23.
Trial set to begin on 6/5/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru 5/1/23, Jury Selection Day 1-11 (5/1-5/16/23) reference post #400 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-20
5/17/23 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 12: 23 of the 65 potential jurors return for individual voir dire. 10 potential jurors from the third panel were heard. By the end of the day, attorneys & the judge agreed upon 41 potential jurors returning on May 31 for the final part of voir dire, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.
For more info see posts #401 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-21
Jury selection continues on Thursday, 5/18/23.

 

[arielilane]

First Jury Panel

Monday, May 1, jury selection starts (Day 1)
Tuesday, May 2, jury selection continues (Day 2)
Wednesday, May 3, jury selection continues (Day 3)
Thursday, May 4 jury selection continues (Day 4)
Friday, May 5, jury selection continues (Day 5)


Second Jury Panel

Monday, May 8 , jury selection continues (Day 6)
Tuesday, May 9, jury selection continues (Day 7)
Wednesday, May 10, jury selection continues (Day 8)
Thursday, May 11, jury selection continues (Day 9)
Friday, May 12, jury selection continues (Day 10)

Third Jury Panel

Monday, May 15 jury selection continues (Day 11)
Tuesday, May 16, jury selection continues (Day 12)
Wednesday, May 17, jury selection continues (Day 13)
Thursday, May 18, jury selection continues (Day 14)
Friday, May 19, jury selection continues (Day 15)

moo

 

[arielilane]

5/17/2023

AJ Armstrong potential jury pool reaches 41 people with final selection 2 weeks away

Prosecutors and A.J. Armstrong's defense team got closer to the 50-person mark the judge set for a potential jury pool on Wednesday. The panel gets finalized in two weeks away.

abc13.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Forty-one men and women have been qualified to be potential jurors in A.J. Armstrong's third capital murder case, three weeks into jury selection. By the end of the week, Judge Kelli Johnson hopes to have closer to 50 people before the final jury is picked on May 31.

 

[arielilane]

After hearing from more than 200 potential jurors, 48 set to return for final selection in AJ Armstrong trial

The court heard from more than 200 potential jurors from three separate panels this month. Attorneys made it down to 48 potential jurors. This group will return on May 31 for the final part of the voir dire process, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

www.click2houston.com

5/18/2023

HOUSTON – The court heard from more than 200 potential jurors from three separate panels this month. Attorneys made it down to 48 potential jurors. This group will return on May 31 for the final part of the voir dire process, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

On Thursday, the court called for one prospective juror to return Friday. The courtroom bailiff said the juror called her to make her aware that her boss talked about the case when referencing her kids, stating they attended Kinkaid High School, the same school as Antonio Armstrong Jr. but not at the same time.

Prosecutor John Jordan raised concerns about the discussion.

“The issue is there’s clearly a conversation,” Jordan said. “There’s no way to get to Kinkaid [High School] without perjury…[I’m] not accusing her of perjury. I’m not saying that. I think it’s violating the courts order.”

Attorneys will ask the potential juror more about the conversation on Friday.

 

[arielilane]

3-week, pre-jury selection in AJ Armstrong murder trial nears end with 48 potential jurors

A 22-year-old potential juror told the court on Thursday that a video about Armstrong popped up while she was scrolling on TikTok but said it didn't affect her. She'll move on to the final jury selection set for May 31.

abc13.com

5/18/2023

3-week, pre-jury selection in AJ Armstrong murder trial nears end with 48 potential jurors​

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After 13 days and more than 150 hours of questioning potential jurors individually, there is a pool of nearly 50 men and women who could decide A.J. Armstrong's fate in his third capital murder trial.

If convicted, Armstrong, now 23, would be automatically sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years.

But even in the final days of the in-depth selection process, outside influence continues to be an issue.

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Over the past three weeks, 204 potential jurors were summoned for Armstrong's case. After 13 days of questioning, there is a pool of 48 people left. Of those 48, 12 jurors will be picked, plus alternates.

This intense, exhaustive selection process usually only happens in a death penalty case because of the heavy life or death consequence jurors weigh. But, Johnson ruled for individual interviews in Armstrong's case because of the nationwide media exposure.

The final eight potential jurors were interviewed Thursday, and of them, seven remained in the jury pool, including a middle school teacher, engineer, hairdresser, and engineer.

What's expected to be the final day of individual interviews happens on Friday. One panelist, already interviewed, will return to court to answer questions about possibly being exposed to background information about Armstrong.

 

[arielilane]

Wednesday, May 17, by the end of the day, five (5) more potential jurors were selected - total jury pool 41 potential jurors returning on May 31 for the final part of voir dire, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

Thursday, May 18, by the end of the day, seven (7) more potential jurors were selected - total jury pool 48 potential jurors returning on May 31 for the final part of voir dire, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

jmo

 

[Niner]

Friday, May 19th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 14) (@ 9am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & will take about 3-4 weeks. Final jury selection on 5/31/23.
Jury Selection Week 1: (5/1 to 5/5/23): Total potential jurors: 20. Week 2: (5/8 to 5/12/23: Total potential jurors: 29. Week 3: (5/15 to 5/18/23): Total potential jurors: 48. Ultimately, the pool of potential jurors is expected to be around 50 people.
Final jury selection will begin on 5/31/23.
Trial set to begin on 6/5/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru 5/1/23, Jury Selection Day 1-12 (5/1-5/17/23) reference post #403 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-21
5/18/23 Thursday, Jury Selection Day 13: The final eight potential jurors were interviewed Thursday & of them, seven remained in the jury pool.
What's expected to be the final day of individual interviews happens on Friday. One panelist, already interviewed, will return to court to answer questions about possibly being exposed to background information about Armstrong.
For more info see post #407 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-21
Jury selection continues on Friday, 5/19/23.

 

[arielilane]

Prosecutor claims a juror in Antoinio Armstrong Jr.’s Trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’
Prosecutor claims a juror in Antoinio Armstrong Jr.’s trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’

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Prosecutor claims a juror in Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’

Two jurors were called back to court for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. Trial Friday.

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Houston – Two jurors were called back to court Friday for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial.

Prosecutors accuse Armstrong Jr. of killing his mother, Dawn, and father, Antonio Sr., when he was 16 years old.

The first juror called into question is an ethics and human resource manager. The juror contacted the court about information she heard from her boss and coworker.

“I wanted to make sure I disclosed that. I don’t know anyone in this case,” the juror told the court.

Judge Kelli Johnson asked the juror what she remembers about the conversations.

The juror shared before being selected for jury service on the third panel that her boss, a chief ethics officer, brought the case up.

The juror said the boss told her, “‘Hopefully, you don’t get pulled for that case.”

 

[arielilane]

Prosecutor claims a juror in Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s trial is being ‘purposely invasive’ and ‘deceptive’

Two jurors were called back to court for questioning on what they heard dealing with the Antonio Armstrong Jr. Trial Friday.

www.click2houston.com

A total of 48 jurors were also expected to return on May 31.

Judge Johnson gave attorneys more information about alternate jurors. In addition to the 12 jurors who have yet to be picked, there will be four alternates in case something happens to the original dozen.

 

[arielilane]

A 22-year-old potential juror told the court on Thursday that a video about Armstrong popped up while she was scrolling on TikTok but said it didn't affect her. She'll move on to the final jury selection set for May 31.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1659625060020174864

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3-week, pre-jury selection in AJ Armstrong murder trial nears end with 48 potential jurors

A 22-year-old potential juror told the court on Thursday that a video about Armstrong popped up while she was scrolling on TikTok but said it didn't affect her. She'll move on to the final jury selection set for May 31.

abc13.com

5.18.2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After 13 days and more than 150 hours of questioning potential jurors individually, there is a pool of nearly 50 men and women who could decide A.J. Armstrong's fate in his third capital murder trial.

If convicted, Armstrong, now 23, would be automatically sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years.

But even in the final days of the in-depth selection process, outside influence continues to be an issue.

 

[Kemug]

Am I the only one who thinks that AJ looks a bit more worried this time around?

 

[Niner]

Am I the only one who thinks that AJ looks a bit more worried this time around?

from the pictures in the articles - I would have to agree with you.

 

[arielilane]

He does look more serious this time around. Not sure if it's due to his age now or if he is perhaps generally worried. jmo

 

[arielilane]

Bump

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After hearing from more than 200 potential jurors, 48 set to return for final selection in AJ Armstrong trial

After hearing from more than 200 potential jurors, 48 set to return for final selection in AJ Armstrong trial

The court heard from more than 200 potential jurors from three separate panels this month. Attorneys made it down to 48 potential jurors. This group will return on May 31 for the final part of the voir dire process, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – The court heard from more than 200 potential jurors from three separate panels this month. Attorneys made it down to 48 potential jurors. This group will return on May 31 for the final part of the voir dire process, where 12 jurors plus alternates are selected.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 31st:
*Final Jury Selection begins (Day 15) (@ 9am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & end 5/19/23 with total potential jurors: 48 will be back on 5/31/23 for final jury selection. 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be picked.
Trial set to begin on 6/5/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding. Defense attorneys Rick Detoto, Jennifer Carpenter & Chris Collings.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru 5/1/23, Jury Selection Day 1-13 (5/1-5/18/23) reference post #409 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-21
5/19/23 Friday, Jury Selection Day 14: Two jurors were called back to court Friday for questioning on what they heard dealing with the case. The first juror called into question is an ethics & human resource manager. The juror contacted the court about information she heard from her boss & coworker. The juror claims that she learned the defendant went to Kinkaid High School Friday in court, but the bailiff, who was not present in court, shared with the judge that the juror told her she learned that her boss’ children went to the Kinkaid School with him. Prosecutor John Jordan wants to remove the juror because his team believes she is being, ‘purposely invasive” & “deceptive.” Defense attorney Rick Detoto argued she has twice qualified herself for the jury in front of the court. This juror will come back on May 31. In the meantime, the court will hear from the bailiff under oath about what was said during the initial phone call dealing with the school.
The second potential juror told the court on Thursday that a video about Armstrong popped up while she was scrolling on TikTok but said it didn't affect her. She'll move on to the final jury selection set for May 31.
Over the past three weeks, 204 potential jurors were summoned for Armstrong's case. After 13 days of questioning, there is a pool of 48 people left. Of those 48, 12 jurors will be picked, plus 4 alternates on 5/31/23.
For more info see posts #410 & 412 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-21
Final Jury selection begins on Wednesday, 5/31/23. There will be 12 jurors & 4 alternates selected.

 

[arielilane]

“I’m being handcuffed,” prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr case

Questions surrounding two potential jurors in Harris County’s case against Antonio Armstrong Jr. came to a halt Tuesday. Armstrong is being tried for a third time for the murder of his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., in 2016.

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“I’m being handcuffed,” prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr case​

Published: May 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Updated: May 31, 2023 at 11:29 AM

HOUSTON – Questions surrounding two potential jurors in Harris County’s case against Antonio Armstrong Jr. came to a halt Tuesday.

Armstrong is being tried for a third time for the murder of his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., in 2016.

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The morning wrapped up with testing the courtroom hearing impaired system. One potential juror has a problem hearing Jordan’s voice because of his tonal pitch.

During the past two weeks, Judge Johnson worked with county staff to make the system was adequate for the juror if he is selected.

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Jordan was asked to move around the courtroom to test the microphones using various tones. The juror wouldn’t say he could hear 100 percent of what Jordan was saying because the system got louder after the first initial words.

The state played videos of ASMR whispers and phone calls to see if they were something the juror could hear, to which the juror replied, “Absolutely.”

“This is very helpful,” the juror told the judge. " I was able to follow along.”

Outside of the juror’s presence, Jordan moved to strike the juror. He told the judge he would have to reevaluate how he would try the case based on the microphone system.

“I’m being handcuffed,” Jordan said. “One side is being disadvantaged because of a disability.”

Judge Johnson asked if both sides would like to hear the audio recordings during the testing adding, “It’s much better than both sides thinks it is.”

Johnson denied the motion and continued telling both parties “plan on where to put the microphones.”

The court will resume with the 48 potential jurors selected from three panels on May 31st. That is the day the court will acknowledge the 12 jurors plus four alternates for the trial against Armstrong Jr.

 

[arielilane]

Close-knit family, stress, careers: Here’s why 5 jurors were dismissed during final selection in AJ Armstrong trial

Before choosing the 12 jurors and four alternates who will ultimately decide the fate of AJ Armstrong, the man who faces his third trial in the murders of his mother and father in 2016, five jurors were dismissed before noon.

www.click2houston.com

Updated: May 31, 2023 at 4:52 PM

There were 43 jurors remaining before noon. By the end of the day, a total of 12 jurors and four alternates were chosen to decide Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s fate.

 

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“I’m being handcuffed,” prosecutors voice an issue in Antonio Armstrong Jr case

Questions surrounding two potential jurors in Harris County’s case against Antonio Armstrong Jr. came to a halt Tuesday. Armstrong is being tried for a third time for the murder of his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., in 2016.

www.click2houston.com