Below are the notes from the sentencing last week. Will Titus revoke his guilty plea and head to trial? How will this play into the charges that Kelly plead guilty? Just when you thought it was all over…
SENTENCING (TITUS & RYAN)
As to DEFT. TITUS: Court noted on 5/30/08 and after many hours of negotiations in […]
Have we heard the end of this story? Apparently not just yet. The following story mentions that there could be an appeal. There is some video footage on the web site as well. Kelly looks 20 years older and Craig looks like a ghost of his former bodybuilding physique.
Titus, Ryan Ask For Mercy In Court
Titus’ […]
The moment many have been waiting for has finally arrived. The associated press reports:
Pro bodybuilders sentenced in aide’s 2005 death in Vegas
Associated Press - August 22, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Married professional bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan have been sentenced to prison in the slaying of their live-in assistant in December 2005.
The 43-year-old […]
Will the date finally take place? Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan are scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow in Las Vegas. The sentencing is slated for 10am. Stay tuned for complete details.
News from Las Vegas Review Journal:
EIGHT TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON: Titus fanatic sentenced in murder plot
Brady sought killer to target witnesses against couple
By DAVID KIHARA, REVIEW-JOURNAL
The man who hatched a murder-for-hire plot tied to bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan was sentenced Tuesday to eight to 25 years in prison by District Judge Douglas […]
At the request of the court Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan’s sentencing has been pushed back from this Friday, July 18th to August 22, 2008. We’ll keep you posted on any other developments.
The Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting the defense has asked for a mistrial in the Nelson Ronald Brady Jr. trial.
Ron Brady Jr. photo from Las Vegas Review Journal.
A courtroom recording system that allowed a juror to hear whispered conversations between a defendant and his attorney during a murder-for-hire trial might lead to a […]
Despite his father’s efforts to help save him, Ron Brady Jr was found guilty today. The following was posted on kvbc.com:
Accomplice prosecuted in Titus murder case
36-year-old Nelson Ronald Brady, Jr. was found guilty of three counts of solicitation to commit murder for attempting to hire a hit man to kill three key witnesses in the […]
Titus tells the reporter that he wants to “respect the court” and share what happened with Maura James. Listen to Titus go from one side to another during the entire interview http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8413904
Well this should bode well for Titus when it comes to sentencing next month. Titus is claiming he didn’t kill Melissa James and that he wants to tell Maura James that he loved her daughter. This story was posted on kvbc.com:
Craig Titus says he’s willing to sacrifice his freedom for his wife, Kelly Ryan.
In his […]
Someone might want to let the The Las Vegas Sun know there will be no trial. The following was posted on their web site today. Clearly they had been working on the story for the trial that was set to begin tomorrow but why would you run this piece after the news on Friday?
Pro bodybuilders […]
The following are the court notes from Friday:
ENTRY OF PLEA (TITUS & RYAN)
Court NOTED the Supreme Court has denied the defendants’ Writ. FURTHER, following all-day negotiation discussions, Court stated the matter has resolved and NEGOTIATIONS are as contained in the Guilty Plea Agreements FILED IN OPEN COURT.
As to Defendant TITUS: DEFT. TITUS EXAMINED and PLED […]
It’s been 2.5 years and this chapter ends in the 11th hour. This case is far from over though. Don’t forget there is a civil trial filed by Maura James, Melissa’s mother. The following was posted on the Las Vegas Review Journal Website.
Bodybuilding champions Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan entered 11th-hour guilty pleas on […]
We’ve learned via MUSCLEPHONE.com that Titus and Ryan have plead guilty and will avoid trial more details to follow!
Our sources are telling us that the trial will proceed as scheduled for June 2, 2008 and the Nevada Supreme Court has denied Titus & Ryan’s motion. Specifics of the ruling aren’t known yet but we’ll let you know when it becomes available.
Donna Dudek from the Tennessee Entertainment company, Jupiter Entertainment, has been granted media access to the Titus and Ryan Trial. What they plan to do with the trial is not yet known but we’ll keep you posted as it becomes available.
Yesterday Craig Titus’ attorney filed a supplemental witness list they plan to call. Stay tuned as things begin to heat up in the Vegas court room.
Today at 3pm Judge Jackie Glass with discuss juror questionnaires in her chambers regarding the Titus & Ryan Case.
Today at 8:30am Judge Jackie Glass presided over all pending motions in the Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan Murder trial. Sandra Jeter served as the Court Clerk and Rachelle Hamilton the Reporter/Recorder. Joshua L. Tomsheck and Robert J. Daskas represented the State of Nevada. Craig Titus and his lawyer Mark A. Saggese along with […]
The Associated Press is reporting:
Lawyers for professional bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan are again asking the Nevada Supreme Court to intervene and postpone their trial in the slaying of their live-in personal assistant.
A Clark County District Court judge says Tuesday the trial will go on as scheduled next Monday in Las Vegas, unless the […]
John Smith from the Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting that Robert Daskas is back on the Titus trail. You’ll recall Robert Daskas left his District Attorney position to pursue politics. This could be bad news for Titus and Ryan. Daskas is very familiar with this case and has a track record for winning cases. […]
We’ve learned today that there will be a great deal of media interest in and outside of the bodybuilding industry. Court records show that Flex Magazine has been granted permission for camera access for each and every hearing in the Titus & Ryan trial. Major television networks will be on hand at the trial for […]
Marc A. Saggese, ESQ. (Craig Titus’ lawyer) files an ex parte application to appoint Dr. David Schmidt as an independent psychologist and for fees in excess of the statutory maximum.
The document reads:
Comes now, Defendant Craig Titus, by and through his attorney of record attorney, Marc. A. Saggese, ESQ., and requests this Honorable Court issue […]
Things are moving forward in the Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan case. The lawyers for both defendants have filed several documents of who they plan to call as witnesses and/or expert witnesses.
The latest happenings in the court case:
STATUS CHECK: JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE (TITUS & RYAN)
Mr. Tomsheck stated the questionnaire submitted by the defense is quite lengthy, he doesn’t believe Mr. Saggese will object to any of his redactions and he will submit a finalized copy to Chambers by the end of the day. COURT ORDERED, Mr. Tomsheck […]