Sean Bell Illustrations for WABC/ Reporter NJ Burkett at the John Jay School of Criminal Justice

The John Jay School of Criminal Justice acquired the complete collection of the illustrations from the Sean Bell trial drawn by Elizabeth Williams for WABC News with reporter NJ Burkett . Burkett and Williams covered the entire trial which ran from late February 2008 through April 2008. It was a contentious and challenging case. It focused on the aftermath of a bachelor party that ended in the shooting death of Bell involving three NYPD officers, two of whom were black. All officers were acquitted of any criminal charges. One of the officers, Gescard Isnora was eventually departmentally fired.
To view the works,
one can now contact John Jay and the school has the works available for any interested party.

Sean Bell John Jay School Link
Elizabeth Williams collection information

Sean Bell trial,
Gescard Isnora attorney Anthony Riccio,
cross examination of Joseph Guzman

Link to YouTube video of Sean Bell Trial illustrations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9G_Ly4_AmI

Hillside Strangler 30 years: longest criminal trial in US History

Dateline August 24th, 1983 
There is "no doubt" that Angelo Buono Jr. committed the 10 Hillside Strangler murders, a prosecutor charged as he ended the first phase of final arguments in what is believed to be the longest criminal trial in U.S. history. Final arguments took a total of 5 1/2 weeks; Buono  was found guilty on November 1, 1983.

Thirty years ago with 450 witnesses and nearly 2 years of testimony, the Hillside Strangler trial finally came to a close, with closing statements. Below is a drawing of Angelo Buono over the 4 year period he was incarcerated from arraignment to verdict. Buono the one time auto upholsterer, with his cousin Kenneth Bianchi a former security guard, strangled 10 women and girls in the Los Angeles area from 1977-1978. He was finally caught in 1979. Similar to the Son of Sam case in NYC, the Hillside Strangler case grabbed the attention of the press and the people of LA, causing great unease and concern over the 2 year period. Indeed the LA City Council passed an ordinance that would allow them to post a 25K reward leading to an arrest, the County Board of Supervisors had offered a 100K reward. A lengthy investigation by the LAPD led them to Bianchi who had moved to Washington State, he was arrested there. Then Bianchi plead guilty and implicated Buono. 

More arrests expected in N.Y. counterfeit art fraud - The Santa Fe New Mexican: News

More arrests expected in N.Y. counterfeit art fraud - The Santa Fe New Mexican: News

Glafira Rosales in Manhattan Federal court with her attorney Steven Kartagener

On Monday Glafira Rosales appeared in court for another arraignment on a superseding indictment related to her fraudulent sale of counterfeit artworks. She looked rather pained about the whole experience. Thought it was important to capture that emotion, though it was over in a flash. Fortunately I had time to finish up the illustration. 

Jackson's ex-wife says some of singer's medical visits sparked concerns about necessity

Jackson's ex-wife says some of singer's medical visits sparked concerns about necessity

Debbie Rowe testified for a second day at the AEG Jackson wrongful death trial. At times she broke down on the stand  clutching a tissue,  described Jackson as suffering debilitating pain throughout the nearly 20 years that the pair were close friends. She said her husband trusted his doctors and depended on them to give him proper medications.

Debbie Rowe breaking down on the stand 

Debbie Rowe in court by Bill Robles

TV News Video link
http://music.yahoo.com/video/ex-wife-debbie-rowe-testifies-015016455.html

Trial date set for RHONJ's Joe and Teresa Giudice | In Touch Weekly

Trial date set for RHONJ's Joe and Teresa Giudice | In Touch Weekly

The judge set a trial date for October 8th at 9am. It is likely to last around two weeks.

Both Teresa and Joe were in the courtroom for the brief 15-minute hearing and both submitted not guilty pleas to all charges.

“Teresa looked stone cold serious,” an eyewitness tells InTouch of the star who came dressed for the occasion in a cream colored suit. “She only looked up at the judge when she addressed her directly.”

Joe and Teresa Giudice Arraignment

Arraignment of Joe and Teresa Giudice in Newark Federal Court by Aggie Kenny

MARC DREIER Post Script: Manhattan US Attorney Announces Transfer of 18 valuable works of Art to Marc Dreier Victim

Marc Dreier  is a  lawyer who was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2009 for committing investment fraud using a Ponzi scheme. He was involved in a scheme that included impersonating people to try to sell investors fake financial investments. Finally he was caught in Canada impersonating an in house lawyer for a teachers pension, trying to sell more fake financial instruments. When he was caught and brought to court he almost looked like a homeless person. 

Marc Dreier first court appearance after arrest

Today the US Attorney announced that 18 pieces of artwork by well known artists such as:  Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, and Roy Lichtenstein, were transferred to  a victim of the Dreier fraud. Prior to Dreier's arrest, he displayed the artwork in his residence. Dreier gave victim-1 a security interest in the artwork valued at over 30 million dollars, purportedly to secure the payment to victim-1 on promissory notes that Dreier secretly forged, and that had a face value of over $110 million.  

Below is the illustration of Dreier's plea, he is seated while his attorney Gerald Shargel speaks. The courtroom was full of victims of his fraud, including Judith Reagan( in white suit) who claimed Dreier tried to extort a settlement from her and improperly disclosed her $10.75 million settlement with HarperCollins.

Marc Dreier plea with victims in audience, including Judith Reagan former editor at Harper Collins

SON OF SAM arrest 36 years ago August 1977

David Berkowitz and his adoptive father, Nathan by Richard Tomlinson
Interesting to see the photo and  Richard Tomlinson's drawing, how he captured Berkowtiz's  distinctive  profile

Thirty six years ago after the largest manhunt in New York history, David Berkowitz was arrested without incident outside his apartment on August 10, 1977. As he was being taken into custody he mildly said, "Well, you got me. How come it took you such a long time?"

This was a huge news story not only in New York City, but the country. Both Aggie Kenny and Richard Tomlinson covered the story. 
Posted are some never before published illustrations from the arraignment and subsequent hearing of Berkowitz. There are many more included in the upcoming book, the Illustrated Courtroom : 50 Years of Court Art.

"Son of Sam" David Berkowitz Arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court by Aggie Kenny
Note Berkowitz was given a jacket to wear during his court appearance, something that is not done today.
Defendants appear in court today, in all manner of dress.

JC PENNEY V MARTHA STEWART LIVING AND MACY'S by Aggie Kenny

I had a challenging day in court on my assignment to draw final arguments in
the drawn out Macy's suit vs J.C Penney & Co. and Martha Stewart Living.
I drew and painted 2 scenes of  the attorneys for JCPenney and MSLO. There
ensued a bench conference after which the clerk informed me that I was
the topic.

Martha Stewart Living Attorney Eric Seiler giving closing statement

Theodore Grossman( above) had complained that he was having an

allergic reaction to my art materials. I was taken aback because I use 

watercolor, water, pen and pencil. Grossman approached me and 

apologetically insisted that I sit in the farthest reaches of the courtroom 

and refrain from painting. 

So after that, I could only draw  in the courtroom, and then painted the pictures outside in the hallway. AK

From the New York Post story:

Blame Martha!

JCPenney, whose 2011 merchandising deal with Martha Stewart led to a 19-month legal battle with rival Macy’s, hinted strongly yesterday that Stewart’s company was responsible for the long-running contract spat.

Link 

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/martha_gets_sullied_vyNzwW44zTOAx0c6Y3ilZK

THE "FABULOUS FAB" JURY

Today the Wall Street Journal and  other papers had articles about the jury
Wall Street Tourre Jury story link
New York Times Jury story link
Bloomberg Jury Story Link

Though the testimony was pretty complex and peppered with words and phrases like "beauty pageant" , "road show", " in this space" RMBS, CDO, and many others, over the 2 + weeks, the jury listened, took notes and rendering a verdict. Most of the jurors had no experience in the financial field.

Fabrice Tourre Jury listening to Judge Katherine Forrest

FABULOUS FAB TOURRE VERDICT

After 2 and 1/2 days of jury deliberations the jury came in with a verdict that found the defendant, Fabrice Tourre libel on the majority of counts.
From the Wall Street Journal
The panel of nine jurors found Mr. Tourre liable on six of seven claims that he violated federal securities law by intentionally misleading investors. The jurors also determined he had aided and abetted an alleged fraud by Goldman.
Wall Street Journal Chad Bray story link
Also the Japan TV station NHK did a story about the trial
link below.
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20130802_35.html

He hardly flinched this afternoon, when the verdict was read by the court deputy.

Fabrice Tourre during reading of the verdict by Joe Pecorino the courtroom deputy.
The artist are not  allowed to draw a recognizable jury, so they are a blur. 

When the jury's note in the morning indicated they were leaning toward a decision not in his favor, he became more visibly concerned. ( below)

Fabrice Tourre after the morning note from the jury was read by the judge, which indicated they were leaning toward a libel verdict. He was downcast and pensive, which was unusual because during the deliberations, he was chatting and talking with his lawyers and their staff, lots of friendly interactions.

Also Michael Santoro a professor from Rutgers University attended almost every day of the trial and has a blog about the case.
Michael Santoro blog

Is NJ Housewife Teresa Guiduce Throwing Hubbie Joe Under Bus?

Is NJ Housewife Teresa Guiduce Throwing Hubbie Joe Under Bus?
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Teresa Giudice and Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice are currently in the fight of their lives as the couple has been accused of federal fraud charges, which could land them in prison for up to 30 years.

Teresa Giudice and Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice by Aggie Kenny  

Aggie Kenny noted:   Chewing gum furiously, the Giudices stood expressionless before 
New Jersey Federal Court Judge  Cathy Waldor.

FABULOUS FAB TRIAL Closing statements

Today both sides gave their closing statements in the Fabrice Tourre trial.
First Matthew Martens gave his closing, and then in the afternoon Mr Coffey, Mr Tourre's attorney
did his closing. It was a relief to finally see Mr Coffey's face since he has been the challenge for this entire trial. First he never stands in one spot for more than a moment, and second from where I sit, it is almost impossible to see his face.
from the Washington Post
 The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday made a final push to convince a federal jury that former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre defrauded investors of $1 billion during the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis by feeding them “half truths.”
Washington Post story link

Mattew Martens gives closing statement

Sean:" John " Coffey gives closing statement

FABULOUS FAB TRIAL: Both sides rest

Today at the trial of Fabrice Tourre, we were all in a bit surprised to learn that the defense was not going to call any witnesses.  So after the SEC rested their case, Mr. Tourre's lawyer, John "Sean" Coffey stood up and said "the defense rests".
Tomorrow is closing statements and then the following day is jury instructions.
From the New York Times
The decision to rest, after more than two weeks of testimony and 11 witnesses called by the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighted the confidence that Mr. Tourre’s lawyers have in their fight against the lawsuit by the government.

NYT Fabrice Tourre trial story link

Fabrice Tourre seated with his lawyers, the last day of testimony, which comprised of a video tape deposition of Michael Nartley. Today I was able to get a different viewpoint in the courtroom, while the key players were looking at the large screen. Got a chance to get the juxtaposition of Tourre against the background of the jury, which  I am not allowed to draw, so they look like they are seated in a mist. EW

'Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson'

'Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson' draws portrait of psychopath as a young man

Jeff Guinn's new book details how record producer's snub of aspiring musician sparked Manson's bloody rage, which led to slaughter of Sharon Tate

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/hedline-article-1.1410785

Illustrations from the Manson trial, never before published, will be in the upcoming book
The Illustrated Courtroom: 50 Years of Court Art
http://www.illustratedcourtroom.com/


Below is the illustration of Manson's arraignment with Susan Atkins drawn by Bill Robles, almost 44 years ago. The judge in this drawing, is Laurence Rittenband. He was the same judge who handled the Roman Polanski sexual offense case, that lead  Polanski to flee the US in 1978 and never return. That case is also in the upcoming book.

Arraignment of Charles Manson by Bill Robles 1969 

FABULOUS FAB Day 9 Tourre on the stand continued.....

Today Fabrice Tourre took the stand at trial. For most of the day he was questioned by Matthew Martens from the SEC. He again was very animated and had a range of expressions, which mixed with his French accent, made his testimony interesting to watch. Once his attorney had a chance to ask him questions, he became a bit more controlled, which made him easier to draw.
One of my favorite little details in this courtroom, is from the window you can see the Manhattan Bridge. A visual reminder of the trial's location.

From the Bloomberg story
Love notes, a French song parody and a winking emoticon were used by a government lawyer trying to show that Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) vice president facing civil fraud claims over a failed $1 billion investment, lied to participants in the deal.


From the Bloomberg Bob Vanvoris story
Bloomberg Tourre Testimony story.

Fabrice Tourre questioned by his lawyer Pamela Chipega

From the New York Times:

At his trial Thursday, the jury saw another side of him as his legal team worked to rehabilitate his image.
“I am here to tell the truth and clear my name,” he said to his lawyer Pamela Chepiga after she asked him why he was sitting in a courtroom in Lower Manhattan.

New York Times Susanne Craig Story link