TROOPER LONDREGAN CASE: Watch some of the back-and-forth between HennCo Atty Mary Moriarty & Londregan defense atty Chris Madel today. We are waiting on the out-of-state law firm contract to see $$$. Board gave Moriarty green light to sign the deal. FOX 9

TROOPER LONDREGAN HEARING: Watch Ryan Londregan's defense atty Chris Madel brief reporters after today's hearing. Crowd of Ricky Cobb II supporters & family members attempt to shout down his remarks in background. 'Free speech involves listening to people,' Madel says. FOX 9

Couple add'l notes: No trial date yet. Defense says Londregan ready to testify. And when he does, trooper will say Ricky Cobb II reached his right hand towards Londregan's service weapon on passenger side, as if to disarm him. Cobb's family irate, calls statement 'a blatant lie'

TROOPER LONDREGAN HEARING: Tensions rise after 2+ hour hearing. No major rulings from Judge Garcia today. State has now hired outside prosecutors. Defense wants to put Londregan on stand at probable cause hearing & make Garcia decide whether use of deadly force justified. FOX 9

TROOPER LONDREGAN HEARING: Tensions erupt at courthouse after 2+ hour hearing. No major rulings from Judge Garcia. State has now hired outside prosecutors to handle case moving forward. Next hearing, May 15. FOX 9

As we wait to see who takes lead in prosecuting Trooper Londregan for murder, Chris Freeman gets call this AM. He is Managing Attorney for the county's Adult Prosecution Division. Courtroom is now open & already packed. Media gets the jury box. We'll be underway shortly. FOX 9

Trooper Ryan Londregan has arrived at the courthouse in advance of his 9am court appearance. Greeted by ovation & significant law enforcement support. Video from my colleague Bill Keller downstairs. I will be in the courtroom. Bill has eyes on the rallies outside. FOX 9

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NUDIELAND MASS SHOOTING: Charges against 2nd teen gunman unsealed in deadly shooting at backyard DIY punk concert last summer. Both teens charged w/ aiding & abetting Murder2 & assault for opening fire on LGBTQ+ friendly music celebration. August Golden killed, 6 injured. FOX 9

APPLE RIVER STABBING TRIAL: Talked to 2 jurors. Upshot- Miu hurt himself on the stand, they started deliberations on the Miu-Madison Coen battery allegation, believing Nicolae threw 1st punch. And he had plenty of escape routes. My full story FOX 9 @ 9pm:
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APPLE RIVER STABBING TRIAL: Court records now list sentencing date for Nicolae Miu- July 31, 8:30a. Prosecutors say, Miu facing up to 97 yrs in prison after jury found him guilty of 1st degree reckless homicide & 5 other counts. Judge Michael Waterman has ultimate decision. FOX 9

APPLE RIVER STABBING TRIAL: 'JUSTICE FOR ISSAC,' Isaac Schuman family just left Hudson courthouse, making quick remarks to our FOX 9 crew. Nicolae Niu found guilty of 1st degree reckless homicide in the stabbing of the 17yo. FOX 9

APPLE RIVER STABBING TRIAL: St Croix Co DA Karl Anderson just said Nicolae Miu is looking at upwards of 100 years behind bars following today's verdict. Ultimately up to the judge. But the #s are severe in Wisconsin even on these 'lesser' charges. FOX 9

APPLE RIVER STABBING TRIAL: In total-- Nicolae Miu found guilty on lesser counts up & down the charges he was facing. So, he won't go to prison for life. But there will likely be prison consequences now. By my count, jury spent 5+ hours deliberating Miu's fate. FOX 9

Nicolae Miu GUILTY on a lesser murder count -- 1st degree reckless homicide #BREAKING