Monday, June 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:45:07 GMT
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:28:05 GMT
A source close to the investigation tells FOX 2 that Tucker Cipriano will plead guilty to the deadly 2012 attack that left his father dead. Watch live coverage right here beginning around 1:30 p.m.
A source close to the investigation tells FOX 2 that Tucker Cipriano will plead guilty to the deadly 2012 attack that left his father dead. Watch live coverage right here beginning around 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:59:45 GMT
A jury has been seated for the trial of Tucker Cipriano. The teen and his friend are charged with beating Cipriano's father to death with a baseball bat and badly injuring his mother and brother.
A jury has been seated for the trial of Tucker Cipriano. The teen and his friend are charged with beating Cipriano's father to death with a baseball bat and badly injuring his mother and brother.
Monday, June 10 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:25:21 GMT
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young. The judge also issued a gag order.
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young. The judge also issued a gag order. Cipriano and Young are accused of brutally beating Cipriano's father to death in April of 2012.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:40:28 GMT
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of attacking his family and killing his father, is set to go on trial Monday. However, we've learned his family is stepping up its fight to head off that trial.
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of attacking his family and killing his father, is set to go on trial Monday. However, we've learned his family is stepping up its fight to head off that trial.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:39:55 GMT
19-year-old Tucker Cipriano testified at a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that he was properly mirandized and his statements to police would not be thrown out.
19-year-old Tucker Cipriano testified at a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that he was properly mirandized and his statements to police would not be thrown out.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:39:26 GMT
A suburban Detroit school district is holding a running event and launching a scholarship in memory of an employee fatally beaten with a baseball bat in an attack that also left his wife and teenage son injured.
A suburban Detroit school district is holding a running event and launching a scholarship in memory of an employee fatally beaten with a baseball bat in an attack that also left his wife and teenage son injured.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:33 GMT
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat.
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat, beating his mother, Rose, and his brother, Sal, nearly to death.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:07 GMT
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:37:25 GMT
The Cipriano Classic 5K Fun Run and Walk exceeded expectations by more than 1,000. Almost 2,100 people showed up for a good cause. Proceeds will be donated to the Cipriano children.
The Cipriano Classic 5K Fun Run and Walk exceeded expectations by more than 1,000. Almost 2,100 people showed up for a good cause. Proceeds will be donated to the Cipriano children.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WJBK) -
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat, beating his mother, Rose, and his brother, Sal, nearly to death.
His attorney has asked for a forensic exam to determine if he's competent to stand trial. So far, he's been seen three times by a psychiatrist. The results should be coming in the next two to three weeks.
"My main concern is was Tucker psychotic at the time of this incident?" said attorney Mitchell Ribitwer.
Cipriano allegedly attacked his family while high on K2.
"Based on our research is that he very well could've been psychotic at the time of this incident because of the K2 and other abuses with regard to substances," Ribitwer explained.
He says his client is glad to hear his mother and brother are improving at a rehab facility. They're talking. Rose is out walking every day with Sal behind her throwing a football or kicking a soccer ball.
"He's happy to know that they're improving, but he's still very despondent, very distraught, very withdrawn and upset about this entire situation."
Also charged in the attack is Mitchell Young. His attorney wants his confession thrown out because he was hospitalized with a dislocated jaw after allegedly fighting with Robert Cipriano when he made his statements to police.
"He was receiving emergency medical care when he was interrogated," said attorney Mike McCarthy.
Also at issue, lawyers for both young men want separate trials for the two defendants.
"I don't want Mr. Young being swept along in a tide of sentiment having to do with Mr. Cipriano," McCarthy said.
"I don't want Tucker to be facing a situation where we have to deal with Mr. Young's statements to the police based upon the fact that they're not even true," Ribitwer said.
Cipriano is due back in court on September 25 and Young the following day to resolve these issues, but it's not likely we'll see a trial start until next year.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:07 GMT
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:57:29 GMT
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:44:55 GMT
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:55:49 GMT
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Tucker Cipriano in court on Tuesday (Credit: MyFox Detroit)
