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9 To Know: Norman Cockfighting Bust, Border Security, Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

News 9 Here are the stories you need to know from both Oklahoma and around the world on Jan. 30, 2024.

'His Life Moved The Needle': Remembering Oklahoma Co. Chief Public Defender Bob Ravitz

Jennifer Pierce The county's Chief Public Defender Bob Ravitz, 71, died suddenly Tuesday reportedly from a heart attack.

Oklahoma Woman Wrongfully Jailed For 2 Weeks On Dismissed Warrant

not available not available A metro woman is finally free after being wrongfully jailed for two weeks. According to the public defender who found her, she was being held on a warrant that had been dismissed last year. The public defender's office found the woman while conducting the

William Reece Trial Postponed; Public Defender’s Office Condition To Blame

Clayton Cummins

The trial for a man accused of raping and strangling a 19-year-old Oklahoma girl in 1997 has been postponed.

Plea Deal: Christian Costello Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity In Father's Killing

Bonnie Campo

An Oklahoma man accused of killing his then-Labor Commissioner father has accepted a plea deal that includes him being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Christian Costello, 29, was charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Mark Costello in the parking lot of a Braum's in August 2015.

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

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Gov. Mary Fallin announced on Monday the formation of the Oklahoma Task Force on Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence to address the backlog of sexual assault forensic evidence kits, commonly known as rape kits, in the criminal justice system in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma County Court Sees Increase In Felony Filings

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Oklahoma County prosecutors are fighting an uphill battle, one that only seems to get steeper.

Oklahoma County Court Sees Increase In Felony Filings

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Oklahoma County prosecutors are fighting an uphill battle, one that only seems to get steeper.

Judge Grants Anthony Palma’s Request For A Public Defender

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Thursday afternoon a judge ruled that Anthony Palma, who stands accused of kidnapping and killing 8-year-old Kirsten Hatfield 19 years ago, is allowed to fire his attorney.

Judge Grants Anthony Palma’s Request For A Public Defender

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Thursday afternoon a judge ruled that Anthony Palma, who stands accused of kidnapping and killing 8-year-old Kirsten Hatfield 19 years ago, is allowed to fire his attorney.

Oklahoma Judge Orders Christian Costello To Be Evaluated By State Medical Expert

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An Oklahoma judge has ruled that the man accused of fatally stabbing his father and former state labor commissioner be evaluated by a state medical expert.

Oklahoma Judge Orders Christian Costello To Be Evaluated By State Medical Expert

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An Oklahoma judge has ruled that the man accused of fatally stabbing his father and former state labor commissioner be evaluated by a state medical expert.

9 To Know: Norman Cockfighting Bust, Border Security, Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

'His Life Moved The Needle': Remembering Oklahoma Co. Chief Public Defender Bob Ravitz

Oklahoma Woman Wrongfully Jailed For 2 Weeks On Dismissed Warrant

William Reece Trial Postponed; Public Defender’s Office Condition To Blame

Plea Deal: Christian Costello Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity In Father's Killing

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

Oklahoma County Court Sees Increase In Felony Filings

Oklahoma County Court Sees Increase In Felony Filings

Judge Grants Anthony Palma’s Request For A Public Defender

Judge Grants Anthony Palma’s Request For A Public Defender

Oklahoma Judge Orders Christian Costello To Be Evaluated By State Medical Expert

Oklahoma Judge Orders Christian Costello To Be Evaluated By State Medical Expert

Hearing Set For Son Accused In Oklahoma Politician's Killing

Hearing Set For Son Accused In Oklahoma Politician's Killing

Two OK Assistant District Attorneys Suspended For Alleged Misconduct

Two OK Assistant District Attorneys Suspended For Alleged Misconduct

Former Inmate Wins Case As Own Attorney

Former Inmate Wins Case As Own Attorney

Prison Diversion Program Helping Oklahoma's Mentally Ill

Prison Diversion Program Helping Oklahoma's Mentally Ill

Oklahoma Leads Nation For Women Behind Bars, Is There A Better Solution?

Oklahoma Leads Nation For Women Behind Bars, Is There A Better Solution?

Delays at Medical Examiner's Office Concern Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Delays at Medical Examiner's Office Concern Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Edmond Police Stand By Murder Investigation Despite False Confession

Edmond Police Stand By Murder Investigation Despite False Confession

Possible Tainted Evidence from ME's Office Concerns Public Defenders

Possible Tainted Evidence from ME's Office Concerns Public Defenders

OKC drug court faces expansion trouble

OKC drug court faces expansion trouble

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Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

JFK files released by Trump administration related to assassination

JFK files released by Trump administration related to assassination

Tulsa County judge sentences man to life in prison plus 180 years for deadly shooting

Tulsa County judge sentences man to life in prison plus 180 years for deadly shooting

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Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

JFK files released by Trump administration related to assassination

Tulsa County judge sentences man to life in prison plus 180 years for deadly shooting

Tulsa grocery store on wheels now has solid foundation

Wildfire damage? Here are 5 things insurance experts say you should do.

Quick Response By Firefighters Knocks Down Verdigris Grassfire