Opening Statements

Often called the roadmap, the opening statements occur at the beginning of the trial and are limited to outlining the facts of the case. Attorneys for each party can set the scene for jurors, introduce them to core disputes and explain how the trial is expected to unfold

8/2/21 Opening Statements in Deputy Killed Murder Trial

Steven Wiggins is accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker during a traffic stop back in 2018. More

August 2, 2021

1-SC v. Rowland: Opening Statements

Nathaniel Rowland is accused of murdering USC student Samantha Josephson, who mistakenly got into his car thinking it was her Uber. More

July 30, 2021

1-WA v. Foos: Opening Statements

Pastor Randall Foos is on trial for vehicular homicide in the death of 19-year-old Sara Casey. More

July 29, 2021