Prosecutors Will Not Attempt New Trial for Austin Ford
Prosecutors announced the decision during Ford's sentencing, and after his mother was sentenced for contempt. More
August 16, 2023
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Austin Ford
Austin Ford was tried twice for the shooting death of his friend, Tori Lang, but both trials ended with a deadlocked jury.
Austin Ford’s mother sentenced for taking photos of jurors
Austin Ford's mother was sentenced to spend several days in jail, as prosecutors said they would not re-try Ford for Tori Lang's murder. More
August 16, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Judge Declares Second Mistrial
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Austin Ford, who is accused in the 2021 shooting death of his best friend, Tori... More
August 11, 2023
GA v. Austin Ford: Best Friend Murder Retrial
UPDATE: A judge declared a second mistrial for Austin Ford after a jury was unable to reach a verdict after two days of deliberations. More
August 11, 2023
Deadlocked Jury in Austin Ford Retrial Ordered to Keep Deliberating
Austin Ford, 21, is on trial for the second time in the 2021 shooting death of his best friend, Tori Lang. More
August 11, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Prosecutor Norris Lewis argues that defendant Austin Ford murdered Tori Lang. More
August 10, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Defense Closing Argument
Defense attorney Lawrence Lewis says there's no DNA or gun tying his client, Austin Ford, to the death or Tori Lang. More
August 10, 2023
Judge: Jury Will Not Consider Voluntary Manslaughter in GA v. Ford
The judge has ruled in favor of the defense’s argument that there was no evidence of voluntary manslaughter in Austin Ford's murder trial. More
August 10, 2023
GA v. Ford: Detective Demonstrates Suicide vs. Murder Theories
Det. Angela Carter demonstrates that while difficult, Tori Lang could have pulled the trigger with her thumb to fire the firearm. More
August 10, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Medical Examiner’s Courtroom Demonstration
Medical examiner does a courtroom demonstration as she's questioned about whether Tori Lang's death could have been accidental. More
August 9, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Defense Opening Statement
Defense Attorney Lawrence Lewis delivers his opening statement. His client, Austin Ford, is accused in the shooting death of Tori Lang. More
August 8, 2023
Best Friend Murder Retrial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Assistant District Attorney Norris Lewis delivers the State's open in GA v. Austin Ford. Ford is accused in the shooting death of Tori Lang. More
August 8, 2023
Austin Ford’s Attorney Talks About Partial Mistrial
Lawrence Lewis said that he expects Ford to serve some jail time for the counts on which he was found guilty. More
May 1, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
Court declares mistrial on most serious charges including felony murder. Austin Ford was found guilty of theft by taking, and concealing death of another. More
May 1, 2023
GA v. Austin Ford: Best Friend Murder Trial
Police have not offered any motive for the murder, but the victim's family said that she and the suspect were long-time friends. More
May 1, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Juror Raises Concerns About Bias
The jury in Austin Ford's murder trial said they remain split on a verdict as one juror voiced concerns about their own bias. More
April 28, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Jury Asks to View Ring Footage and Witness Transcripts
Deliberating jurors in GA v. Austin Ford ask to see a video and transcripts. The judge cautioned them not to give those particular materials influence. More
April 28, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Day 3
On day 3 in the trial of Austin Ford, the jury heard closing arguments and began deliberations. Ford is accused of killing Tori Lang in... More
April 28, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Jury Questions During Deliberations
The jury came back with two questions as they began deliberating, about a prop gun used in closings and the actual gun. More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal Argument
Assistant District Attorney Norris Lewis delivers the state's rebuttal argument in GA v. Austin Ford: Best Friend Murder Trial. More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Defense Attorney Lawrence Lewis delivers the defense closing argument in GA v. Austin Ford: Best Friend Murder Trial. More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Assistant District Attorney Norris Lewis delivers the state's closings in GA v. Austin Ford: Best Friend Murder Trial. More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Austin Ford Opts Not to Testify
Austin Ford, accused in the murder of best friend Tori Lang, will not testify. The defense will formally rest and closing arguments will begin. More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Jurors Watch Austin Ford’s Police Interview
Ford, charged in the murder of his best friend Tori Lang, claims in police interview that Lang shot herself in the head with her mother's... More
April 27, 2023
Best Friend Murder Trial: Day 2
Austin Ford is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his best friend Tori Lang. Ford maintains Lang shot herself in front... More
April 27, 2023
Jury Hears Phone Call Between Detective and Austin Ford
In the call, Ford can be heard telling the detective that Tori Lang came to his house with a gun saying she was suicidal. More
April 26, 2023
Medical Examiner Testifies in Best Friend Murder Trial
Dr. Carol Terry testified that Tori Lang was lying down when she was shot and killed and the gun was 10-12 inches from her head. More
April 26, 2023
Victim’s Mother Testifies in Best Friend Murder Trial
On Tuesday, the jury heard testimony from Teresa Lang, the mother of victim Tori Lang. Austin Ford is facing trial for her murder. More
April 26, 2023
On the Docket: GA v. Austin Ford
Austin Ford is charged with murder in the death of Tori Lang, whose body was found beneath a tree in a Georgia park. More
April 24, 2023
