‘Zero Tolerance’ policy questioned in Newman appeal arguments

Whether a so-called “zero tolerance policy” instituted by the Beaumont Police Department in designated high-crime areas of the city led to the beating and Tasing of Derrick Newman in August 2007 was the the primary focus of oral arguments in Newman’s civil lawsuit before a federal appeals court Tuesday.

Guedry case goes to the jury

Following compelling closing arguments from both sides, a Jefferson County jury is now deliberating whether Beaumont police officer James Cody Guedry unlawfully and intentionally mistreated Derrick Newman by twice using a Taser against him.

Newman testimony, gamesmanship mark second day of trial

The second full day of Beaumont police officer James Cody Guedry’s official oppression trial began with tense questioning of a detective by prosecutors, moved into compelling testimony by the complaining witness, and ended with a flurry of legal gamesmanship.

Prosecutors and police square off in Beaumont officer’s trial

The official oppression trial of Beaumont police officer Jason Cody Guedy began with strong opening statements from Jefferson County Assistant Criminal District Attorney Ed Shettle and defense attorney Mitch Adams and testimony about high-crime areas in the city.

Official oppression trial of second Beaumont officer begins

Three men and three women — all of them white except one black man and one black woman — will begin hearing testimony Tuesday morning in the official oppression trial of Beaumont police officer James Cody Guedry.

Jury finds Burke guilty, judge gives him probation

There was dead silence in the 290th District Court as a Bexar County jury announced they’d found Beaumont Police Officer David Todd Burke guilty of official oppression in connection with using his baton 13 times against Derrick Newman on Aug. 26, 2007.

Jury begins deliberating official oppression case

A Bexar County jury is now deliberating whether Beaumont Police Officer Todd Burke wrongfully mistreated Derrick Newman when he repeatedly struck him with a baton during an altercation following a routine traffic stop.

Officer admits unprofessional behavior occurred

A Beaumont Police Department training officer-turned-detective admitted that several officers, including himself, made many unprofessional comments and other behaviors in the aftermath of the incident involving Derrick Newman late on the night of Aug. 24, 2007.