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    Pierre Haobsh to Stand Trial on Murder Charges in Han Family Triple-Homicide Case

    Defendant will be arraigned June 23 on charges he killed a Santa Barbara physician and his family

    By Sam Goldman
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    At the end of a three-day preliminary hearing, Pierre Haobsh was ordered Friday to stand trial on murder charges in the 2016 slayings of Santa Barbara physician Weidong “Henry” Han and his family.

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    Judge Brian Hill ruled that there was enough evidence to support each charge sought by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

    Haobsh, 28, will face three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations that the offenses were willful, premeditated and deliberate; committed by means of lying in wait; and committed for financial gain.

    Haobsh will be arraigned in Hill’s courtroom on June 23.

    The bodies of Han, 57, his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29, and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily, were discovered the evening of March 23, 2016, by Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies who were dispatched on a check-the-welfare call to their home at 4640 Greenhill Way near Goleta.

    Authorities had been alerted by business associates of Han after he missed a meeting with them.

    The three victims were found in the garage of the three-story home, wrapped in plastic and bound with duct tape.

    Friday was the last day of Haobsh’s preliminary hearing to determine which charges he’ll stand for, and began with graphic testimony from Dr. Manuel Montez, a forensic pathologist in the county Coroner’s Office, who conducted the autopsies.

    Montez said that for all three victims, the manner of death was homicide, with the cause being gunshot wounds to the head.

    He said his autopsies found that the three gunshot wounds each sustained by Han and Yu and the eight inflicted on their daughter were from small .22-caliber ammunition.

    Criminalist David Barber of the California Department of Justice’s crime lab, who performed the ballistics tests, testified that bullet casings found at the crime scene were fired by a gun later found to be in Haobsh’s possession.

    On Wednesday
    , sheriff’s Detective Joel Rivlin testified that there were no signs of forced entry into the Hans’ home.

    Crime scene photographs showed a trail of evidence throughout the house, and it appeared that some clean-up efforts had been started but clearly hadn’t been finished.

    Sheriff’s personnel testified that in the early morning hours of March 25, the county dispatch center got a call from a man who claimed Haobsh had confessed the murders to him.

    They said the man, Thomas “TJ” Derida, mentioned to them that Haobsh said he had done it for $20 million in Han’s bank account, which he could access with Han's phone.

    On Thursday
    , Senior Deputy Dennis Thomas testified that detectives were tailing Haobsh and his father, Frederick Smith, shortly before his arrest in Oceanside.

    Authorities discovered numerous items in Haobsh’s car, including Han’s and Yu’s iPhones, a credit card in Han’s name, an iPad and wallet of his, and a business memorandum of understanding between Han and the defendant. There were also two guns and ammunition.

    Also found in Haobsh’s vehicle was a receipt, dated March 20, 2016, from The Home Depot in Oceanside. Among the items purchased were plastic sheeting, duct tape, a soldering kit and power tools.

    Detectives testified that Han and Haobsh had had business dealings together.

    Bank records shown in court Friday revealed that in March 2016, tens of thousands of dollars had been moved from a Wells Fargo account in Han’s name to a Chase account in his name — much of which, Christine Voss, one of Haobsh’s attorneys, noted, was completed after her client’s arrest.

    On March 23, 2016, $5,000 had been sent from Han’s Chase account to a Chase account of Haobsh’s.

    A screenshot on Haobsh’s phone also showed a Chase login page featuring a credential resembling a Han email address.

    Web searches found to have been conducted on the defendant’s phone included Wells Fargo, how to change passwords, whether cars are searched in Tijuana, how cars can be tracked by authorities, how crime scenes and fingerprints are analyzed, and how fingerprints show up on plastic.

    Retired veteran prosecutor Hilary Dozer and Senior Deputy District Attorney Benjamin Ladinig are handling the case for the District Attorney’s Office.

    Haobsh is represented by deputy public defenders Voss and Mindi Boulet.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/pie...riple-homicide
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    DA Still Deciding Whether to Seek Death Penalty in Han Family Murders

    By Giana Magnoli
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    The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has not decided whether to pursue the death penalty in the case against an Oceanside man accused of murdering a Santa Barbara doctor and his family.

    Pierre Haobsh, 27, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations that the offenses were willful, premeditated and deliberate; committed by means of lying in wait; and committed for financial gain.

    Superior Court Judge Brian Hill held Haobsh to answer to the charges after a preliminary hearing, and his arraignment scheduled for Tuesday was continued until September.

    District Attorney Joyce Dudley said she has not yet made a decision on whether to pursue the death penalty in the case.

    The decision doesn’t have to be made until trial, so prospective jurors know whether they have to consider the death penalty in their deliberations, Dudley said.

    In her seven years as District Attorney, Dudley has never pursued the death penalty.

    “And when I first came into office there was a death penalty case and I took that off the table,” she said.

    “If it is a death penalty case, it would be the first death penalty case I pursue.”

    Haobsh is accused of killing Santa Barbara Herb Clinic founder Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily Han.

    The victims' bodies were found wrapped in plastic and tape in the garage of their home on the 4600 block of Greenhill Way near Goleta on March 23, 2016.

    Autopsies determined that all three died from gunshots to the head.

    During the preliminary hearing, law enforcement officers said Haobsh was a business associate of Han, and a memorandum of understanding between the men was found at the victims’ home.

    Authorities also said the alleged murder weapons and victims’ belongings were found in a search of Haobsh’ car after his arrest.

    Haobsh previously pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being represented by deputy public defenders Christine Voss and Mindi Boulet.

    The case is being prosecuted by Hilary Dozer and Benjamin Ladinig.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/san...family_murders
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    Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Pierre Haobsh in Han Family Murders

    Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Friday that her office intends to pursue the death penalty in the case against Pierre Haobsh, an Oceanside man accused of murdering a Santa Barbara doctor and his family.

    Dudley revealed her decision — the first in her tenure as district attorney — during a Santa Barbara County Superior Court hearing before Judge Brian Hill.

    Haobsh, 27, is accused of killing Santa Barbara Herb Clinic founder Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily.

    The victims’ bodies were found wrapped in plastic and duct tape in the garage of their home on the 4600 block of Greenhill Way near Goleta on March 23, 2016. Autopsies determined that all three died from gunshots to the head.

    Haobsh, who appeared in court shackled and wearing an orange County Jail jumpsuit, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations that the offenses were willful, premeditated and deliberate; committed by means of lying in wait; and committed for financial gain.

    In a prepared statement read to the court Friday, Dudley said that "assuming he is found guilty of the crimes he is accused of committing, he should be sentenced to the most sever punishment under California's law which is the death penalty."

    She added that her office is prepared to put Haobsh’s fate — both on guilt or innocence and the appropriate penalty — in the hands of a jury.

    In her seven years as district attorney, Dudley has never pursued the death penalty, and there’s been substantial speculation in recent weeks about what she would do in the Han case, considered especially heinous because it includes the killing of a young child.

    After a preliminary hearing in early June, Haobsh was ordered to stand trial. He is due back in Hill’s courtroom Sept. 19 for arraignment.

    Another issue to be taken up at that hearing is Haobsh’s apparent desire to represent himself in the case.

    He currently is represented by Deputy Public Defender Christine Voss, who told Hill that Haobsh had a letter outlining his desires to serve as his own attorney.

    The letter was not presented to Hill, who indicated it is an issue Haobsh has raised with him previously.

    Hill cautioned Haobsh that serving as his own attorney carried significant risks, and that before making such as decision, he “should give it some serious thought.”

    “Obviously you and I are going to have a long dialogue about this,” Hill said to Haobsh, who sat quietly at the defense table.

    Also to be considered on Sept. 19 is Voss’ request for an injunction barring anyone associated with the case from discussing it with the news media while the legal proceedings are ongoing.

    Voss told Hill that without such as gag order, “my client’s fair-trial rights might be compromised.”

    Attorneys for both sides seemed comfortable with such an order, but Hill noted that the news media might want to have their attorneys weigh in on the issue.

    Several media entities had asked for permission to take photos or video of Friday’s hearing, which Hill denied, as he has similar requests in the case.

    The case is being prosecuted by Hilary Dozer and Benjamin Ladinig from the District Attorney’s Office.

    During the preliminary hearing, it was revealed that authorities discovered numerous items in Haobsh’s car at the time of his arrest, including Han’s and Yu’s iPhones, a credit card in Han’s name, an iPad and wallet of his, and a business memorandum of understanding between Han and the defendant. There were also two guns and ammunition.

    Also found in Haobsh’s vehicle was a receipt, dated March 20, 2016, from The Home Depot in Oceanside. Among the items purchased were plastic sheeting, duct tape, a soldering kit and power tools.

    Detectives testified that Han and Haobsh had had business dealings together.

    Previous testimony indicated that bank records showed that in March 2016, tens of thousands of dollars had been moved from a Wells Fargo account in Han’s name to a Chase account in Haobsh's name.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/pro...family_murders

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    Suspect in Triple-Murder Case Pleads Not Guilty, Santa Barbara Judge Issues Gag Order

    Triple-murder suspect Pierre Haobsh pleaded not guilty in Santa Barbara County Superior Court Tuesday and told the court he is no longer requesting to represent himself in the case.

    Haobsh, 27, is accused of murdering Santa Barbara Herb Clinic Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily, on March 23, 2016.

    After a preliminary hearing in early June, Haobsh was ordered to stand trial for the charges: three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations that the offenses were willful, premeditated and deliberate; committed by means of lying in wait; and committed for financial gain.

    At a hearing last week, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley said her office intends to pursue the death penalty in the case against Haobsh.

    He is currently represented by Deputy Public Defenders Christine Voss and Mindi Boulet, and his attorneys mentioned at the previous hearing that Haobsh apparently had a desire to represent himself in the case, and had a letter for Judge Brian Hill.

    On Tuesday, Voss said Haobsh is “not requesting to represent himself today.”

    Hill said Haobsh has a constitutional right to represent himself in the case, but doesn’t think it’s wise.

    Voss and Boulet are “two excellent attorneys,” he added.

    Haobsh, when asked in court whether he would continue being represented by Voss and Boulet, answered, “That’s correct.”

    Voss had also asked for an injunction barring anyone involved in the case from speaking to the news media while legal proceedings are ongoing, and Hill signed an amended gag order in court Tuesday.

    Voss has said that without such an order, “my client’s fair-trial rights might be compromised.”

    The order applies to attorneys and investigators involved in the case, and also places limits on staff in the Public Defender’s Office and District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, Santa Barbara Police Department, judicial and Superior Court staff including clerks, and expert witnesses.

    The order applies to statements made with the intent of public dissemination, attorneys said.

    The proposed order included “public officials” in the injunction, but Hill took that sentence out, saying it was “extremely broad” and hard to enforce.

    Hill noted that judicial employees are already legally obligated not to talk about court cases.

    The injunction will be served to the impacted agencies and individuals, attorneys said.

    Haobsh will be back in court Dec. 12 and he waived time for trial through April of next year.

    Attorneys are not sure when they’ll be ready for trial, but a tentative date will be scheduled at the December hearing.

    Hilary Dozer and Benjamin Ladinig are prosecuting the case for the District Attorney’s Office.

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    Han Family Murder Case Continued to July in Santa Barbara Superior Court

    By Giana Magnoli
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    Triple-murder suspect Pierre Haobsh briefly appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Friday as attorneys discussed minor changes to the transcripts of previous hearings.

    Haobsh, 28, of Oceanside, is accused of murdering Santa Barbara Herb Clinic Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily, on March 23, 2016.

    The victims’ bodies were found wrapped in plastic and duct tape in the garage of their home on the 4600 block of Greenhill Way near Goleta.

    Autopsies determined that all three died from gunshots to the head, according to authorities.

    Haobsh has been ordered to stand trial for three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations in the case, and the District Attorney’s Office intends to pursue the death penalty.

    He pleaded not guilty to the charges at a September hearing, and no tentative trial date has yet been scheduled.

    Judge Brian Hill continued the case to July after a brief hearing Friday.

    Deputy Public Defender Christine Voss, who is one of attorneys representing Haobsh, said Friday that the prosecution is in the process of providing discovery to the defense, and that she is “hoping we’ll have movement knowing where we are on discovery” in July.

    Haobsh is being held in custody and appeared in court wearing orange Santa Barbara County Jail clothing.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/han...superior_court
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    September Court Date Set for Suspect in 2016 Han Family Murders

    Pierre Haobsh is accused of killing Dr. Henry Han, his wife and 5-year-old daughter in their home near Goleta

    By Giana Magnoli
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    Triple-murder suspect Pierre Haobsh’s case has been delayed until September after a brief appearance last week in Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

    Haobsh, 28, of Oceanside, is accused of murdering Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily, on March 23, 2016, at the family’s home near Goleta.

    He has been ordered to stand trial on three counts of first-degree murder and special allegations, and the District Attorney's Office announced after the preliminary hearing that it intends to pursue the death penalty.

    Haobsh has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and is being represented by attorneys with the Public Defender's Office.

    On July 10, Deputy Public Defender Jenny Andrews asked Judge Brian Hill for a Sept. 11 court date. Haobsh waived additional time for trial.

    Andrews said her team was still waiting for some discovery materials in the case.

    Prosecutors Hilary Dozer and Ben Ladinig are assigned to the case for the District Attorney’s Office.

    Haobsh appeared in court wearing orange County Jail clothing. His hair, which has grown out since his arrest on March 25, 2016, was pulled back in a ponytail.

    The preliminary hearing revealed details in the case, including the crime scene detectives discovered in the Hans’ Greenhill Way home; the alleged business relationship between Haobsh and Han, who owned the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic at the time; and the evidence authorities allegedly found in Haobsh’s vehicle after he was arrested at gunpoint in Oceanside.

    The victims’ bodies were found wrapped in plastic and duct tape in their garage, according to authorities.

    Autopsies determined all three died from gunshots to the head, according to the Coroner's Bureau.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/sep...rders_20180715
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    No Trial Date Set Yet for Suspect in 2016 Murders of Dr. Henry Han and Family

    Pierre Haobsh facing 1st-degree murder charges in killings of Santa Barbara herbal doctor, his wife and daughter, but trial not expected before mid-2019

    By Giana Magnoli
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    There is no trial date yet for the Oceanside man accused in the gruesome 2016 murders of a popular Chinese herbal doctor and his family at their home near Goleta.

    According to court records, a trial confirmation hearing has been tentatively set for June 25, 2019.

    Pierre Haobsh, 28, faces trial for three first-degree murder charges and special allegations in the deaths of Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily.

    He was held to answer to the charges after a preliminary hearing in mid-2017, and the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office decided to pursue the death penalty in the case.

    Haobsh has pleaded not guilty in the case.

    He is represented by Public Defender’s Office attorneys Christine Voss and Mindi Boulet, and the case is being prosecuted by Benjamin Ladinig and Hilary Dozer from the District Attorney’s Office.

    The next court date is a readiness and settlement conference scheduled for Nov. 16. A Pitchess motion, in which defense counsel typically request law enforcement personnel records, is also scheduled for that date, according to court records.

    Details of the murders and Haobsh’s arrest emerged during the preliminary hearing.

    Sheriff’s deputies responded to a check-the-welfare call at the family’s home at 4640 Greenhill Way on March 23, 2016, and found the three bodies wrapped in plastic and duct tape in the garage. All three died of gunshots to the head, according to the Coroner’s Office.

    Han, the founder of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic on Outer State Street, reportedly missed several business meetings, which was out of character for him; co-workers and friends reported it to law enforcement, which led to the discovery.

    Investigators reported evidence strewn throughout the three-story house, with some clean-up efforts in progress, like bloodied bedding in the washing machine and bleach spots on the carpet.

    Detectives reportedly connected Haobsh to the case after finding a copy of a March 22 memorandum of understanding between him and Han in the house. Sheriff’s personnel testified during the preliminary hearing that the two men had been in business together previously as well.

    Prosecutors assert that the crime was financially motivated, which led them to charge Haobsh with a special allegation.

    Haobsh was arrested at gunpoint March 25 at an Oceanside gas station, and detectives testified that a search of his car yielded two handguns and ammunition and items that belonged to Han and Yu, including phones and a wallet.

    Investigators also testified about money transfers from one of Han’s accounts to one of Haobsh’s accounts in March 2016, the month of the murders.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/no_...amily_20180923
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    Pierre Haobsh’s Triple-Murder Trial in Han Family Deaths Pushed to 2020

    By Giana Magnoli
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    The three members of the Han family were found dead in their Goleta-area home three years ago, but the murder trial against the accused killer likely will not happen for another year.

    Trial confirmation for Pierre Haobsh, 29, of Oceanside was pushed to Feb. 4, 2020, after a recent Santa Barbara County Superior Court hearing.

    Haobsh has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder plus special allegations in the deaths of Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57, founder of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily.

    Haobsh has pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied the allegations.

    Prosecutors estimate the trial will take six to eight months, according to court documents. At the latest hearing, in response to a question from Judge Brian Hill, attorneys on both sides said there are not settlement discussions at this time.

    The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office decided to pursue the death penalty in the case, which is being prosecuted by Benjamin Ladinig and Hilary Dozer.

    Haobsh is being represented by Public Defender’s Office attorneys Christine Voss and Jenny Andrews.

    Sheriff’s deputies responded to a check-the-welfare call at the family’s home on the 4600 block of Greenhill Way on March 23, 2016, and found the three bodies wrapped in plastic and duct tape in the garage.

    All three died of gunshots to the head, according to the Coroner’s Office.

    Investigators collected evidence throughout the three-story house, and detectives reportedly connected Haobsh to the case after finding a copy of a memorandum of understanding between him and Han. Prosecutors allege the crime was financially motivated.

    Haobsh was arrested at gunpoint at an Oceanside gas station two days after the bodies were found, and has been held without bail in the Santa Barbara County Jail.

    Detectives testified during the preliminary hearing that a search of Haobsh's car revealed handguns and items that belonged to Han and Yu, including cell phones and a wallet.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/tri...pushed_to_2020
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    Public Defenders Set Plan for One-on-One Virtual Meeting with Triple-Murder Suspect Pierre Haobsh


    By Brooke Holland
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    After a remote proceeding Wednesday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, triple-murder suspect Pierre Haobsh’s defense lawyers now have an upcoming meeting via Zoom with their client amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Haobsh, 30, of Oceanside is accused of murdering Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57, founder of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and the couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Emily.

    The victims’ bodies were found wrapped in plastic and duct-taped in the garage of their Goleta-area home on March 23, 2016.

    Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit on Wednesday, Haobsh appeared via Zoom conferencing from a room at the Santa Barbara County Jail because of the coronavirus pandemic. He also wore a face mask for protection against COVID-19.

    Haobsh is being represented by Public Defender's Office attorneys Christine Voss and Michael Hanley.

    The purpose of Wednesday’s proceeding was to facilitate a one-on-one meeting via Zoom, so public defenders can virtually communicate with their client and perform screen-sharing capabilities for documents.

    The attorneys plan to “discuss what we need to discuss” for the case, Voss said.

    A scheduled Zoom meeting is expected to occur early next week with the public defenders and Haobsh. The defendant in the case is expected to attend from a room in the County Jail.

    Voss said having access to the “Zoom room will help us substantially to be able to have meaningful conversations.”

    Pre-pandemic, the public defenders would spend two to three hours once a week during a so-called contact visit with Haobsh, Voss explained.

    “These are difficult times,” Voss said. “We are all challenged by everything presented in front of us.”

    The county District Attorney's Office decided to pursue the death-penalty in the case, which is being prosecuted by Hilary Dozer and Benjamin Ladinig.

    “We are 55 days out from my estimation of the trial call” in October, Ladinig said. “We need to be prepared” next week “to address if that’s a viable trial date given the current pandemic situation — and if not — make adjustments accordingly.”

    There are “hundreds of witnesses who need to be subpoenaed,” and accommodations for location of the jury selection, Ladinig said.

    It’s common for trials to get postponed for assorted reasons.

    Haobsh is scheduled to return to court next week, so the public defenders can provide an update on the Zoom functions, and attorneys for both sides can discuss the timing of the trial.

    “Mr. Haobsh, we will see you next Tuesday,” Judge Brian Hill said.

    Haobsh responded, “Sounds good. Thank you.”

    Haobsh remained in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail on Wednesday, where he has been held without bail.

    Just like the court proceeding in late July, attorneys on both sides participated via the online meeting platform on Wednesday. Clear plastic barriers separated the judge and court staff inside the retrofitted courtroom at the Anacapa Division of Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

    Face coverings were worn inside the courtroom, and signs were posted that read, “Seat unavailable. We are practicing social distancing.”

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    Attorneys Discuss Jury Selection for Man Charged with Murdering Dr. Henry Han and Family

    By Brooke Holland
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    Attorneys gathered virtually in Santa Barbara County Superiour Court on Wednesday to discuss jury selection for the man charged in the Han family triple-murder case.

    Also covered in the hearing before Judge Brian Hill was how the capital murder trial of Pierre F. Haobsh would be conducted during the coronavirus pandemic.


    The Santa Barbara court now is gearing up to prepare for a large number of prospective jurors, and jury selection is expected to occur at another facility since courtrooms have limited capacity to ensure the appropriate social distancing standards implemented by public health officials.


    Planning for the jury selection process amid the COVID-19 situation includes preparation of check-in procedures with documents, checks of temperatures, sanitization, face coverings, and other precautions designed to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19.


    “My thought was we would end up doing the trial in one of our courtrooms, but the jury selection process would take place somewhere else,” Hill said.


    Wearing glasses and orange-colored Santa Barbara County Jail clothing, Haobsh appeared via Zoom conferencing from a solo room at the Santa Barbara County Jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.


    He wore a face mask for protection against COVID-19 and listened to the court proceeding by telephone.


    The court plans to contact other courts in California and throughout the nation for information on varying protocols for a large jury pool amid the pandemic.


    “We won’t reinvent the wheel, and try to deploy best practices for jury selection,” Hill said.

    https://www.noozhawk.com/article/att...nry_han_family
    "I realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and former lawman, I really don't care if it's by lethal injection, by the electric chair, firing squad, hanging, the guillotine or being fed to the lions."
    - Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian

    "There are some people who just do not deserve to live,"
    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
    - Rowan Atkinson

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