December 4, 2003 - The prosecution rested its case yesterday (Weds) in the felony manslaughter trial of South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow. Witnesses testified Janklow was coherent after the accident and declined medical attention. And jurors heard about Janklow speeding and running a stop sign a year ago. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland is covering the trial and has this report:
December 3, 2003 - Prosecutors in South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow's trial put nine witnesses on the stand Tuesday. They intended to show Janklow was not confused after an accident that killed Randy Scott of Hardwick, Minnesota. Janklow is charged with second degree manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and running a stop sign. Jurors saw an hour long videotape from a highway patrol troopers car where Janklow can be heard talking about the accident. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland was in the courtroom and has this report:
December 2, 2003 - Nine women and four men will decide the guilt or innocence in the felony manslaughter trial of South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow. Janklow is charged with second-degree manslaughter, speeding, running a stopsign and reckless driving in the August collision that killed Randy Scott of Hardwick, Minnesota. The jury was seated yesterday (Monday) afternoon and immediately heard opening statements. Today (Tuesday) the prosecution begins calling witnesses. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
December 1, 2003 - Jury selection in the Manslaughter trial of South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow begins today in Flandreau, South Dakota. Janklow is accused of second degree manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and running a stop sign stemming from an accident that killed motorcyclist Randy Scott on August 16th. Minnesota Public Radio's Cara Hetland will be covering the trial and she joins us now with a preview. That is MPR's Cara Hetland. Cara will a full report on today's developments in the trial tonight on All Things Considered.
December 1, 2003 - Opening statements began this afternoon in the felony manslaughter trial of South Dakota US representative Bill Janklow. Janklow sped through a stop sign on a rural road last August and Motorcyclist Randy Scott of Harwick Minnesota collided with Janklow's car. He died at the scene. The judge and attornies in the case spent much of today selecting a jury, but both sides delivered opening statements before court adjourned. Minnesota Public Radio's Cara Hetland was in the courtroom in Flandreau (FLAN-droo) South Dakota, and joins me now on the line. ________________________________________________________________________________ Cara,
November 28, 2003 - Jury selection begins Monday in the felony manslaughter case against South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow. Janklow is accused in the August traffic accident that killed Randy Scott of Hardwick, Minnesota. Accident reports indicate Janklow was driving 71 miles per hour in a 55 zone. The Cadillac he was driving collided with Scott's motorcycle. Scott died at the scene. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
November 26, 2003 - Details of South Dakota Representative Bill Janklow's health are becoming central to his defense. Janklow is charged with second degree manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and running a stop sign in the August accident that killed Randy Scott of Hardwick, Minnesota. Details of the congressman's health were unexpectedly released at a pre-trial hearing Tuesday in Flandreau, South Dakota. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland has this report:
October 28, 2003 - The Minnesota Vikings want a new location for the team's summer training camp. This is the final week to get the proposals in. Leaders in four cities want to lure the Vikings to their town. Mankato wants Vikings training camp to stay where its been for the last 39 years. In Duluth the climate is a plus. Sioux Falls will offer a four star hotel and state of the art facilities. There's a proposal from Fargo too. The deadline is Friday. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
September 26, 2003 - South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow pleaded not guilty today (Friday). Janklow is charged with felony manslaughter and other charges stemming from a fatal accident last month. The arraignment in South Dakota's Moody County courtroom lasted seven minutes. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
September 23, 2003 - South Dakota's lone congressman spoke to reporters yesterday. It was the first time since he was involved in a fatal traffic accident. Bill Janklow often lost his train of thought when talking to reporters. Janklow seemed confused and embarrassed by his mistakes. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland has this perspective on a different Bill Janklow: