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OKC Pharmacy Shooting
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland is charged with first-degree murder in the May 19, 2009 shooting death of a would-be robber. The charge alleges Ersland shot Antwun Parker, 16, while he was incapacitated and lying on his back.
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Pharmacist appeals judge's decision to stay on murder case
December 18, 2010
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland on Friday appealed Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott's refusal to step down from his murder case. Read More
December 18, 2010
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland on Friday appealed Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott's refusal to step down from his murder case. Read More
Defense attorneys to appeal judge's decision to stay in pharmacist's murder case
December 14, 2010
A judge, saying “I am not a racist,†refused Monday to step down from a pharmacist's murder case and nine other criminal cases. Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott ruled allegations made by the pharmacist's defense attorneys against him are baseless. He also said the pharmacist's lead defense... Read More
Judge refuses recusal request in murder case involving Oklahoma City pharmacist
December 13, 2010
Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott has refused a request to step aside from the murder trial of Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland in the shooting death of a 16-year-old would-be robber.
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December 13, 2010
Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott has refused a request to step aside from the murder trial of Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland in the shooting death of a 16-year-old would-be robber.
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Judge in OKC pharmacist's case to announce ruling Monday
December 08, 2010
Defense attorneys want District Judge Ray C. Elliott to step down in the murder trial of pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland, who is accused of killing Antwun “Speedy†Parker, 16, of Oklahoma City, during a robbery at Reliable Discount Pharmacy. Read More
OKC pharmacist's first judge denies taking purse from defense attorney
December 08, 2010
District Attorney David Prater, testified Monday that Jerome Jay Ersland's lead attorney, Irven Box, gave District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure a purse. Prater said Tuesday he could not expand on his comment at this time. Read More
Judge will rule Monday on defense request in Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder trial
December 07, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge said he will rule Monday on a defense request for him to step down from a pharmacist's murder trial.
District Judge Ray C. Elliott admitted Monday he used the word "wetbacks" to describe roofers who damaged his home. He said today he regretably used the word after three to four weeks of... Read More
December 07, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge said he will rule Monday on a defense request for him to step down from a pharmacist's murder trial.
District Judge Ray C. Elliott admitted Monday he used the word "wetbacks" to describe roofers who damaged his home. He said today he regretably used the word after three to four weeks of... Read More
Judge removal hearing continues in Ersland case
December 06, 2010
Defense attorneys want Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliot to take himself off pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland's murder case, and they are making allegations of racism. Read More
Prosecutors say defense attorneys ‘playing games' to delay Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder trial
December 06, 2010
Prosecutors today accused a pharmacist's defense attorneys of asking for a judge to step down because they want to delay the murder trial, not because they really believe the judge cannot be fair.
“It's all about playing games,†Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said at a hearing on the... Read More
December 06, 2010
Prosecutors today accused a pharmacist's defense attorneys of asking for a judge to step down because they want to delay the murder trial, not because they really believe the judge cannot be fair.
“It's all about playing games,†Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said at a hearing on the... Read More
Defense wants judge off Oklahoma City pharmacy shooting case
December 06, 2010
A hearing is scheduled to determine whether the judge should step down in the murder trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist accused of killing an unconscious teenager during a robbery Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist's trial postponed until next year
November 16, 2010
Prosecutors say defense efforts to remove Oklahoma County judge are making a mockery of the judicial system. Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist's hearing set; timing means murder trial delay
November 15, 2010
An Oklahoma County district judge today set a hearing for Dec. 6 on a defense request for him to step down from a pharmacist's murder case.
That schedule means the trial for Jerome Jay Ersland will be delayed until next year. The trial had been set to begin Dec. 6.
Defense attorneys allege Oklahoma County... Read More
OKC pharmacist says judge in his case can't be fair
November 13, 2010
A pharmacist alleged Friday the judge in his murder case cannot be trusted to perform judicial duties without bias because the judge had made racial slurs against Hispanics. The pharmacist accused Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott of repeatedly calling Hispanics “wetbacks.†The pharmacist... Read More
November 13, 2010
A pharmacist alleged Friday the judge in his murder case cannot be trusted to perform judicial duties without bias because the judge had made racial slurs against Hispanics. The pharmacist accused Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott of repeatedly calling Hispanics “wetbacks.†The pharmacist... Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist's attorneys want judge off murder trial
November 10, 2010
The defense attorneys for Jerome Jay Ersland asked Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott to step down from the pharmacist's murder trial. Elliott refused. Read More
November 10, 2010
The defense attorneys for Jerome Jay Ersland asked Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott to step down from the pharmacist's murder trial. Elliott refused. Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist's attorneys want judge removed
November 09, 2010
Defense attorneys for pharmacist Jerome Ersland today asked his newest judge to step down from presiding over his murder trial. Read More
November 09, 2010
Defense attorneys for pharmacist Jerome Ersland today asked his newest judge to step down from presiding over his murder trial. Read More
Pharmacist Jerome Ersland wants prosecutor removed
November 09, 2010
An attorney for an Oklahoma City pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the death of a teenage robber says the prosecutor in the case should be removed. Read More
November 09, 2010
An attorney for an Oklahoma City pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the death of a teenage robber says the prosecutor in the case should be removed. Read More
Oklahoma County judge in pharmacist's murder case says no to courtroom cameras
October 19, 2010
The new judge in a trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist sticks by his original ruling to ban cameras from the courtroom. Read More
October 19, 2010
The new judge in a trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist sticks by his original ruling to ban cameras from the courtroom. Read More
Oklahoma judge denies motion to televise pharmacist's trial
October 18, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge has denied a motion by media to televise the trial of a pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the death of a teenage robber. Read More
October 18, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge has denied a motion by media to televise the trial of a pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the death of a teenage robber. Read More
Pharmacist wants Oklahoma County prosecutor off murder case
October 02, 2010
Jerome Ersland faces trial Dec. 6, but it may be delayed if the district attorney is disqualified. Read More
Pharmacist's attorneys want DA, assistants off murder case
October 01, 2010
Defense attorneys for a pharmacist charged with murder are asking a judge to remove Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and his assistants from the case. Read More
October 01, 2010
Defense attorneys for a pharmacist charged with murder are asking a judge to remove Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and his assistants from the case. Read More
Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure leaving criminal docket
September 17, 2010
Oklahoma County District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure to handle probate, guardianship and adoption cases. Read More
September 17, 2010
Oklahoma County District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure to handle probate, guardianship and adoption cases. Read More
Accused Oklahoma County judge has financial woes
September 07, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge who removed herself from a high-profile murder case involving pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland is in bankruptcy court with her husband after banks foreclosed on their properties. Read More
September 07, 2010
An Oklahoma County judge who removed herself from a high-profile murder case involving pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland is in bankruptcy court with her husband after banks foreclosed on their properties. Read More
Amid criticism, Oklahoma County DA says judge caused her own problems
September 04, 2010
Black leaders and pastors urged the community to support District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure, who was accused of misconduct and asked to step down from an Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case. Read More
September 04, 2010
Black leaders and pastors urged the community to support District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure, who was accused of misconduct and asked to step down from an Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case. Read More
Oklahoma judicial complaints called highly secretive
September 03, 2010
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said Thursday he would neither confirm nor deny whether he has filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure. Read More
September 03, 2010
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said Thursday he would neither confirm nor deny whether he has filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist shootings: Judge promised trainer no prison time, sources say
September 02, 2010
New accusation surfaces after judge steps down from Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case. Read More
September 02, 2010
New accusation surfaces after judge steps down from Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder trial delayed until Dec. 6
September 01, 2010
The murder trial of Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland, who shot a masked robber six times in May 2009 inside the Reliable Discount Pharmacy in south Oklahoma City, is set to begin Dec. 6. Read More
September 01, 2010
The murder trial of Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland, who shot a masked robber six times in May 2009 inside the Reliable Discount Pharmacy in south Oklahoma City, is set to begin Dec. 6. Read More
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Jerome Jay Ersland case timeline
May 19, 2009: Two teenage robbers attempt holdup of Reliable Discount Pharmacy in Oklahoma City. Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland kills one. The other flees.
May 27, 2009: Prosecutors charge Ersland with first-degree murder.
May 29, 2009: Prosecutors file a separate first-degree murder charge against two men who planned the robbery and the teenager who ran away. All three later are convicted.
Aug. 31, 2010: Ersland's first trial judge, Tammy Bass-LeSure, takes herself off case after prosecutors question her impartiality.
March 3, 2011: Appeals court refuses to disqualify Ersland's second trial judge, Ray C. Elliott. Defense attorneys complained he would be unfair.
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