The Latest News by Judge Ashley Willcott
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From the Bench: A judge’s perspective on the NFL Player Rape Trial
By: Judge Ashley Willcott Three Things I want to say to you about OH vs. Josh Sills: NFL Player Rape Trial, from my perspective as... More
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From the Bench: What to Know About the Kohberger Case
By: Judge Ashley Willcott I used to be a judge, and I want to give you my perspective — my thoughts on the Bryan Kohberger... More
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From the Bench: A judge’s reaction to the insanity defense — 3 Things You Need To Know | OpEd
11-year-old Gannon Stauch died a brutal death at the hands of his stepmother, Letecia Stauch. On the night Gannon died — January 27, 2020 —... More
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Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Case: It’s all about the money. And to make a point? – OP-ED
FROM THE BENCH | Civil vs. Criminal: It’s all about the money. And to make a point? – Opinion By: Judge Ashley Willcott A 76-year-old... More
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Here’s why witnesses can watch the trial before they testify
By: Judge Ashley Willcott The courtroom is full, as Alex Murdaugh takes the stand to explain to the jury in his own words what happened... More
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From the Bench: Is there an actor exception for involuntary manslaughter? -OPINION
By: Judge Ashley Willcott Is there an actor-exception for involuntary manslaughter? Umm, no. Involuntary manslaughter charges have been filed this week against Alec Baldwin and... More
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From the Bench: Small town, big jury pool: Can you find an impartial jury? – OPINION
By: Judge Ashley Willcott WALTERBORO, S.C. (Court TV) – In a small, rural town of less than 100 people, how exactly do you find an... More
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From the Bench: Why is Young Thug going to trial over Rap Lyrics? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott FULTON COUNTY, GA. (Court TV) – Popular Grammy-winning rapper and singer Jeffery Lamar Williams, known as Young Thug, along with eleven... More
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From the Bench: Idaho v. Bryan Kohberger: What is jurisdiction and why extradition? – OPINION
By: Judge Ashley Willcott MONROE COUNTY, Pa. (Court TV) – In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four innocent University of Idaho college students... More
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From the Bench: Why a gag order in Delphi Murders case? – OPINION
By: Judge Ashley Willcott DELPHI, IN. (Court TV) – Citing intense public scrutiny and media attention following a “press release” by the defense, prosecutors in... More
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Why choose a bench trial instead of a jury trial? – Opinion
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (Court TV) — Angela Hock, 36, is on trial this week for negligent child abuse resulting in death. On June 14, 2019,... More
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Thankful for justice – Opinion
By Judge Ashley Willcott ATLANTA (Court TV) – The holiday season is upon us and is a reminder for me to pause and be grateful... More
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Trial advocacy skills – How important are they? – Opinion
By Judge Ashley Willcott ATLANTA (Court TV) – A licensed attorney, who has earned the equivalent of a law degree and has been admitted to... More
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Darrell Brooks – What’s with all the legalese? – Opinion
WAUKESHA, Wis. (Court TV) – For the last three weeks, the world has watched Darrell Brooks represent himself in court, facing 76 charges including six... More
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Is Sovereign Citizenship a Defense? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott Waukesha, Wisconsin (Court TV) – Darrell E. Brooks is on trial for 76 charges, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide... More
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Is it fair for defendants to represent themselves? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott, Court TV Darrell Brooks, Jr. is accused of 77 crimes, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide for driving into a... More
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Adnan Syed and Michael Carneal – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott, Court TV FROM THE BENCH: A tale of two convictions. It is justice, but is it fair? ADNAN SYED More than... More
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Nikolas Cruz – Will he be sentenced to death? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott BROWARD COUNTY, FL. (Court TV) – Nikolas Cruz pled guilty to killing 17 people and injuring 17 more when he opened... More
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Court TV joins the fight to end childhood illiteracy – YOU can help
By: Judge Ashley Willcott ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Court TV) – Recently, my executive producer Kerry O’Connor and I were asked to lead the “If You Give... More
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Parkland School Massacre – Guilt vs. Penalty Phase – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott BROWARD COUNTY, Fla (Court TV) – The Parkland School Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in 2018... More
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Bench Trial or Jury Trial? – Opinion
By Judge Ashley Willcott TOLEDO, Ohio (Court TV) – When defendant Shawnte Hardin was indicted on 44 counts (37 on October 14, 2021 and seven... More
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The defense of Sean Pickett – Insanity or Self-Defense? – Opinion
By Judge Ashley Willcott DODGEVILLE, Wisc. (Court TV) – One fact is certain in the murder trial of Sean Pickett; The 21-year-old killed his mother and... More
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TN. v. Hayden Berkebile: Can Suicide be coerced? – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott KNOXVILLE, TN. (Court TV) – Hayden Berkebile was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the suicide of the younger Grace Anne... More
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Jury of Ryan Duke – Ways to reach a verdict – Opinion
By: Judge Ashley Willcott OCILLA, GEORGIA (Court TV) – The murder trial of Ryan Duke takes place in a small Georgia town and reads like... More
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Depp v. Heard – What’s the deal with all of the objections? – Opinion
FROM THE BENCH By: Judge Ashley Willcott FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (Court TV) — The world is captivated by the dual defamation trial of Johnny Depp v.... More
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MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? – Opinion
FROM THE BENCH MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? By: Judge Ashley Willcott BOSTON (Court TV) — A judge found former celebrity chef... More
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Sidebars: Strategic or Stifling? – Opinion
FROM THE BENCH – Sidebars: Stifling or Strategic? By: Judge Ashley Willcott All eyes are on Amber Heard as she delivers her highly-anticipated testimony in... More