Defendants who took the stand in 2025
From a U.S. Army service member to rapper Cardi B, defendants who took the stand in their trials brought drama and emotion to the courtroom. More
December 6, 2025
Billy Delgado
Billy Delgado is accused of shooting his estranged wife, Erica Torres, multiple times while she was picking up their daughter. Torres survived, but underwent more than two dozen surgeries and spent over five months in the ICU.
TX v. Billy Delgado: Shot Five Times Assault Trial
UPDATE: Billy Delgado was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being found guilty of shooting his estranged wife, Erica Torres. More
July 30, 2025
‘I couldn’t breathe’: Erica Torres describes being shot five times at ex’s trial
Erica Torres said she nearly died and needed 20 surgeries after she was shot by her ex-husband, Billy Delgado. More
July 29, 2025