David Harris

Senior staff writer @lawcrimenews. Fan of @umichfootball and @tigers. Flint, MI native. @CMUniversity grad.

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[Angenette Levy @Angenette5]

Statement from Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey. He said he intends to retry Karen Read @LawCrimeNetwork

[Law&Crime Network @LawCrimeNetwork]

“Wicked Funny” — Everyone sitting in the courtroom for the Karen Read trial erupted in laughter when her attorney couldn’t understand the Canton paramedic who was testifying due to his thick, Boston accent.

[Law&Crime Network @LawCrimeNetwork]

John O’Keefe’s brother testified Monday morning in the #KarenRead trial. Paul O’Keefe testified that when he said goodbye to the Boston police officer in the hospital, John was “pretty banged up” and had swollen eyes that looked like “ping-pong balls."

[Law&Crime Network @LawCrimeNetwork]

Opening Statements — Boyfriend Cop Murder Trial — MA v. Karen Read

WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/hy7QEz9rUd

#KarenRead #KarenReadTrial

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

As the opening arguments of the #KarenRead trial begin this morning, here's a breakdown of the case. You can watch the trial LIVE on @LawCrimeNetwork
https://t.co/ufzb3d0YyU

[Orange County Sheriff's Office @OrangeCoSheriff]

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT in the case of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto:

This evening, the Kissimmee Police Department, working in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Stephan Sterns, 37, for sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Stephan Sterns is the boyfriend of Madeline’s mother, and the last confirmed person to see her on the morning of Monday, February 26.

During the investigation into Madeline’s disappearance, Orange County Sheriff’s Office detectives discovered disturbing images when they forensically examined Sterns’ phone. A review of the phone’s data revealed attempts to delete evidence.

Through the work of our Digital Forensics Unit earlier today, detectives discovered images and videos that were criminal, and sexual in nature.

Detectives then were able to determine that those crimes were committed at the family home in Kissimmee, and they immediately notified Kissimmee Police. At this time, KPD detectives are the lead on the sexual battery case, working alongside members of our Criminal Investigations Division.

OCSO is still actively investigating Madeline’s disappearance and Sterns is considered the prime suspect at this time.

This afternoon, Sterns was brought to OCSO Central Operations where he was interviewed by Kissimmee PD and OCSO detectives. He invoked his right to an attorney and was placed under arrest and transported to jail, where we expect he will be held on no bond.

“Stephan Sterns had an opportunity tonight to come clean with detectives and help lead them to information about Maddie’s disappearance,” said Sheriff John Mina. “Her loved ones deserve answers and OCSO and the Kisssimmee Police will not stop until we find Maddie.”

The search for Madeline continues.

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

@sbell021 @MichiganNation2 The crazy thing is I do not follow that account yet it constantly enters my feed.

[Michigan Football @UMichFootball]

IT’S GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!

#GoBlue

[Michigan Football @UMichFootball]

Rose Bowl champions are maize and blue!

#GoBlue

[Scott Bell @sbell021]

The biggest scandal in college sports history

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

All they had to do was raise a few million dollars and built a nice memorial at the site to honor the victims.

Instead they had this grandiose idea about a museum that would have cost $40 million-plus.

Great reporting @amanda_rabines

[Jeff Weiner @ByJeffWeiner]

Millions of dollars — taxpayers’ and donors’ — passed through this nonprofit, which paid six-figure salaries and never came near accomplishing its goal.

Grateful to my former @orlandosentinel colleagues who’ve produced incredible reporting on the slow demise of onePulse.

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

@ChrisCannFL Congrats!! They will be lucky to have you!

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

@Scott_Maxwell Great looking paper!

[Christopher Cann @Chris__Cann]

According to a source, Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell.

[Law&Crime Network @LawCrimeNetwork]

Transgender woman claims ex won’t return surgically removed testicles, saying he’s got them in a ‘Mason jar kept in fridge next to the eggs’

Full story here: https://t.co/j2cfDWgnCK

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

My first piece for @lawcrimenews is an update to a tragic case in Michigan https://t.co/zEmgmVU3zv

[Law&Crime Network @LawCrimeNetwork]

Ex-cop Tou Thao gets nearly 5 years for role in police custody killing of George Floyd

Full story here: https://t.co/hDmMJcD9y2

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

@Scott_Maxwell @orlandosentinel @lawcrimenews Thanks so much Scott! I will miss you all!

[David Harris @DavidHarris128]

After 9 wonderful years at the @orlandosentinel, I am moving on to @lawcrimenews.

Thanks to all at the Sentinel for whom I will be forever grateful.

Excited to get started Monday.