Thursday, January 17 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-01-18 00:41:45 GMT
A St. Croix County judge on Thursday accepted Aaron Schaffhausen's plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease and defect to all four counts he faces in the murder of his three daughters.
A St. Croix County judge on Thursday accepted Aaron Schaffhausen's plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease and defect to all four counts he faces in the murder of his three daughters at their River Falls, Wis. home.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 11:27 PM EST2013-01-17 04:27:58 GMT
Aaron Schaffhausen, the father of three girls found slain in their mother's home, has officially entered a plea of not guilty by reason if mental disease and defect to all four counts he faces in the deaths.
Aaron Schaffhausen, the father of three girls found slain in their mother's home, has officially entered a plea of not guilty by reason if mental disease and defect to all four counts he faces in the deaths.
Thursday, September 20 2012 9:52 PM EDT2012-09-21 01:52:55 GMT
During Aaron Schaffhausen's last court appearance he stood mute, forcing the judge to enter a not guilty plea for him. It's unclear if he will speak Thursday, but his attorney no doubt will.
The lawyer defending a man accused of killing his three daughters inside their River Falls, Wis. home will tell a judge his client's constitutional rights are being violated because a mental health worker visits him three times a week
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The father who claims he is not guilty of murdering his three daughters due to insanity was back in court on Thursday as attorneys argued over access to his mental health records, specifically notes from jail.
Aaron Schaffhausen, 35, is accused of killing 5-year-old Cecilia, 8-year-old Sophie and 11-year-old Amara Schaffhausen during a visit in July. Since then, he's been held in jail and is now reportedly on suicide watch.
Schaffhausen sat silent, unmoving again in court on Thursday, but his defender, John Kucinski, got a rise out of the judge after he responded to a claim that he was overcomplicating the process with a quip.
"No sniping. Not allowed," Judge Howard Cameron warned.
Given that Schaffhausen has pled not guilty by reason of insanity, all his mental health records are to be shared with the prosecution; however, Kucinski argued that notes from jail don't fit that definition and shouldn't have to be disclosed.
Prosecutor Gary Freyberg argued that they need to see everything in order to prepare, and the judge agreed -- yet in the end, it seems the struggle much have been much ado about nothing.
"They can go get them," Kucinski said. "There's nothing in them."
Cameron also denied a second motion from the defense to move the trial. It will remain in Hudson and begin on April 1.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
