Tioga County

The jury completed its third day of deliberations yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. The jury asked Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett to re-read the definitions of reasonable doubt, circumstantial evidence and direct evidence. It also requested an easel, paper... Read More.

The jury finished its second day of deliberations Friday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. After hearing some of Barbara Thayer's testimony, the judge instructed the jury to disregard portions of Thayer's testimony that was read to them. The court reporter had... Read More.

The jury began deliberating at 12:30 yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial.After a morning of legal arguments, Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett spent 45 minutes instructing the jury on how to proceed with deliberations. The jury was then excused to begin... Read More.

Jury in second-degree murder trial of Tioga businessman Cal Harris has begun deliberations in Schoharie County Court. Harris charged in death of estranged wife Michele Harris in September 2001. He was twice convicted in Tioga County Court, but each guilty verdict was overturned.

The defense delivered its closing argument yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial.It was a packed courtroom as friends and family of both Michele and Cal Harris filled nearly every seat in Schoharie County Court. Defense attorney Bruce Barket began his summation... Read More.

Closing arguments will begin this morning at 9:15 in the third Cal Harris murder trial. Court was adjourned immediately yesterday morning after Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett informed the jury and attorneys that a juror’s uncle passed away. Bartlett apologized for the delay but... Read More.