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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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Judge asked to shut down Oklahoma City attorney handling Ersland's appeal
December 07, 2012
The Oklahoma Tax Commission has asked a judge to close down the law offices of the attorney handling former pharmacist Jerome Ersland's appeal. The attorney, Doug Friesen, said Thursday, “I'm not going anywhere.” Read More
December 07, 2012
The Oklahoma Tax Commission has asked a judge to close down the law offices of the attorney handling former pharmacist Jerome Ersland's appeal. The attorney, Doug Friesen, said Thursday, “I'm not going anywhere.” Read More
Former pharmacist convicted of murder caught with contraband in prison, officials say
November 30, 2012
Convicted murderer Jerome Jay Ersland was caught with contraband — a powerful pain reliever — in prison, corrections officials report. Ersland is the former pharmacist who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting a wounded robber. Read More
November 30, 2012
Convicted murderer Jerome Jay Ersland was caught with contraband — a powerful pain reliever — in prison, corrections officials report. Ersland is the former pharmacist who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting a wounded robber. Read More
Oklahoma appeals court urged to reject former pharmacist's claims that attorneys were inept
November 08, 2012
Former pharmacist Jerome Ersland is serving a life term in prison. He was convicted last year of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a wounded robber. Read More
Rally planned in Oklahoma City for convicted pharmacist
October 18, 2012
A rally is scheduled in support of an Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder in the shooting death of a teenaged would-be robber.
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Oklahoma County judge is asked to decide who gets Thunder tickets
October 10, 2012
An Oklahoma County judge is being asked to decide who will get two club-level tickets to a third of the home games for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read More
October 10, 2012
An Oklahoma County judge is being asked to decide who will get two club-level tickets to a third of the home games for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read More
At a glance: Attorney is helping ex-pharmacist appeal murder conviction
October 10, 2012
At a glance: Attorney is helping ex-pharmacist appeal murder conviction Read More
October 10, 2012
At a glance: Attorney is helping ex-pharmacist appeal murder conviction Read More
Former Oklahoma pharmacist wants murder conviction overturned
October 01, 2012
Former pharmacist Jerome Ersland complained to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals he did not get a fair murder trial because of mistakes by his lead trial attorney, Irven Box. He wants the appeals court to overturn his 2011 murder conviction. Read More
October 01, 2012
Former pharmacist Jerome Ersland complained to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals he did not get a fair murder trial because of mistakes by his lead trial attorney, Irven Box. He wants the appeals court to overturn his 2011 murder conviction. Read More
Appeal alleges defense mistakes
October 01, 2012
Here are the key accusations made about defense attorney Irven Box in convicted murderer Jerome Ersland's appeal.
• Box denied acting ineffectively.
• He failed to tell client prosecutors were willing to discuss a plea deal.
• He failed to meaningful communicate with client.
• He... Read More
October 01, 2012
Here are the key accusations made about defense attorney Irven Box in convicted murderer Jerome Ersland's appeal.
• Box denied acting ineffectively.
• He failed to tell client prosecutors were willing to discuss a plea deal.
• He failed to meaningful communicate with client.
• He... Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist files appeal of murder conviction
October 01, 2012
An Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder for shooting a teenager to death during an attempted robbery plans to appeal.
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October 01, 2012
An Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder for shooting a teenager to death during an attempted robbery plans to appeal.
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Convicted murderer in Oklahoma City pharmacy case jailed again after mother reports car damage
September 19, 2012
Convicted murderer Jevontai Ingram, 18, is back in jail after his mother complained to police her car was damaged. Ingram spent three years in custody, mostly in juvenile detention, after he tried in 2009 to rob an Oklahoma City pharmacy and an accomplice was killed. Read More
September 19, 2012
Convicted murderer Jevontai Ingram, 18, is back in jail after his mother complained to police her car was damaged. Ingram spent three years in custody, mostly in juvenile detention, after he tried in 2009 to rob an Oklahoma City pharmacy and an accomplice was killed. Read More
Oklahoma City teen who robbed Jerome Ersland's pharmacy is no longer in custody
September 04, 2012
Jevontai Ingram, the gun-pointing robber in the Jerome Ersland case, says he wants to go to college and become a probation officer. Ersland, 60, a former Oklahoma City pharmacist, meanwhile, is serving a life sentence in prison for killing the second robber, Antwun “Speedy” Parker, 16. Read More
September 04, 2012
Jevontai Ingram, the gun-pointing robber in the Jerome Ersland case, says he wants to go to college and become a probation officer. Ersland, 60, a former Oklahoma City pharmacist, meanwhile, is serving a life sentence in prison for killing the second robber, Antwun “Speedy” Parker, 16. Read More
New attorney says former pharmacist convicted of murder may have mental condition
July 18, 2012
The new attorney for former pharmacist Jerome Ersland revealed Wednesday that Ersland may have Asperger's syndrome. The attorney is appealing Ersland's murder conviction for fatally shooting a wounded robber. Read More
July 18, 2012
The new attorney for former pharmacist Jerome Ersland revealed Wednesday that Ersland may have Asperger's syndrome. The attorney is appealing Ersland's murder conviction for fatally shooting a wounded robber. Read More
Grand jury clears Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater
June 15, 2012
Oklahoma grand jurors on Thursday cleared Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater of any wrongdoing involving a 2006 victory party, and they condemned defense attorney Irven Box for making the allegations. Read More
June 15, 2012
Oklahoma grand jurors on Thursday cleared Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater of any wrongdoing involving a 2006 victory party, and they condemned defense attorney Irven Box for making the allegations. Read More
Oklahoma County district attorney, defense attorney clashed during Ersland trial
April 29, 2012
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and defense attorney Joe Brett Reynolds were on opposite sides of the highly emotional murder case involving former pharmacist Jerome Ersland, about the same time allegations about Prater's 2006 election victory party were first made. Read More
April 29, 2012
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and defense attorney Joe Brett Reynolds were on opposite sides of the highly emotional murder case involving former pharmacist Jerome Ersland, about the same time allegations about Prater's 2006 election victory party were first made. Read More
Oklahoma grand jury is investigating Oklahoma County DA's accusers
April 29, 2012
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury is looking at whether critics of Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater falsified information about a victory party in an effort to smear him. Read More
April 29, 2012
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury is looking at whether critics of Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater falsified information about a victory party in an effort to smear him. Read More
Oklahoma City attorney says he will represent Jerome Ersland for free
April 11, 2012
Former pharmacist Jerome Ersland, in prison for murder, has hired a gun-rights expert, Oklahoma City attorney Doug Friesen. Ersland was convicted at a jury trial last year of first-degree murder for killing off a wounded robber. Read More
April 11, 2012
Former pharmacist Jerome Ersland, in prison for murder, has hired a gun-rights expert, Oklahoma City attorney Doug Friesen. Ersland was convicted at a jury trial last year of first-degree murder for killing off a wounded robber. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of murder gets new lawyer
April 11, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The new attorney for an Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a teenage would-be robber says the jury in the case wasn't allowed to hear evidence about the pharmacist's state of mind during the shooting. Doug Friesen spoke at a news conference... Read More
April 11, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The new attorney for an Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a teenage would-be robber says the jury in the case wasn't allowed to hear evidence about the pharmacist's state of mind during the shooting. Doug Friesen spoke at a news conference... Read More
Jerome Ersland, Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of murder, has fired his attorney
April 11, 2012
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland has fired Irven Box, his longtime attorney in his criminal case. Ersland is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting a robber. Box defended him at trial and had begun his appeal. Read More
April 11, 2012
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland has fired Irven Box, his longtime attorney in his criminal case. Ersland is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting a robber. Box defended him at trial and had begun his appeal. Read More
Mother of robber killed in Oklahoma pharmacy to get money from lawsuit settlement
March 29, 2012
Woman sued south Oklahoma City pharmacy after pharmacist Jerome Ersland fatally shot her son during robbery. Insurance company paid to settle lawsuit. Read More
March 29, 2012
Woman sued south Oklahoma City pharmacy after pharmacist Jerome Ersland fatally shot her son during robbery. Insurance company paid to settle lawsuit. Read More
Judge allows distributor to cut off shipments to Oklahoma City pharmacy
March 24, 2012
An Oklahoma County judge ended a temporary order that had required a national company to continue shipping to Reliable Discount Pharmacy in south Oklahoma City. The pharmacy was in the national spotlight in 2009 after an employee, Jerome Ersland, fatally shot a robber there. Ersland was convicted last year of... Read More
March 24, 2012
An Oklahoma County judge ended a temporary order that had required a national company to continue shipping to Reliable Discount Pharmacy in south Oklahoma City. The pharmacy was in the national spotlight in 2009 after an employee, Jerome Ersland, fatally shot a robber there. Ersland was convicted last year of... Read More
Oklahoma City's Reliable Pharmacy draws official scrutiny on narcotics sales
March 12, 2012
District Attorney David Prater and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control are asking a judge to let them get involved in a lawsuit between Reliable Discount Pharmacy and its distributor, Cardinal Health Inc. Reliable Pharmacy, in Oklahoma City, is where Jerome Ersland worked when he fatally... Read More
March 12, 2012
District Attorney David Prater and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control are asking a judge to let them get involved in a lawsuit between Reliable Discount Pharmacy and its distributor, Cardinal Health Inc. Reliable Pharmacy, in Oklahoma City, is where Jerome Ersland worked when he fatally... Read More
Drug sales comparison for Reliable Pharmacy
March 12, 2012
Total dosage units sold by Reliable Discount Pharmacy in 2010 and 2011 Oxycodone 584,695 Hydrocodone 2,702,074 Alprazolam 1,133,613 Total dosage units sold by three nearby pharmacies combined in 2010 and 2011 Oxycodone 535,769 Hydrocodone2,117,853 Alprazolam 557,722 (Oxycodone, a pain reliever, is often... Read More
March 12, 2012
Total dosage units sold by Reliable Discount Pharmacy in 2010 and 2011 Oxycodone 584,695 Hydrocodone 2,702,074 Alprazolam 1,133,613 Total dosage units sold by three nearby pharmacies combined in 2010 and 2011 Oxycodone 535,769 Hydrocodone2,117,853 Alprazolam 557,722 (Oxycodone, a pain reliever, is often... Read More
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TIMELINE
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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