Preston Lord's murder suspects appear in court for the first time in months

Attorneys discussed the large amount of evidence and say the state is still narrowing down which electronic evidence will be submitted in the upcoming trial.

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From protests against the Trump Administration in Phoenix and elsewhere around the country to the latest on the Preston Lord murder case, here's a look at some of your top stories.

Preston Lord murder suspects appear in court
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The suspects charged in the killing of Preston Lord, 16, appeared for a hearing in a Maricopa County court on Feb. 5. All seven are facing first degree murder stemming from a fight at a Halloween party in Queen Creek back in 2023.

Arizona House bill honoring Preston Lord seeks harsh penalties for group assaults

A house bill called Preston's Law was introduced to the Arizona State Legislature on Jan. 23, honoring Preston Lord who was killed at a Halloween party in 2023.

Family of Preston Lord supporting new AZ House bill
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A new bill introduced to the Arizona State House, inspired by the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, will increase penalties for assault cases that involve two or more accomplices. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

'Preston's Law' introduced in state House
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House Bill 2611 would enhance penalties for aggravated assault charges if the attack involves two or more accomplices. The bill is named after Preston Lord, an East Valley teen who died after being brutally beaten outside a Halloween party in 2023. Seven suspects have been charged in Lord's death.

Preston Lord suspects court hearing
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A hearing is scheduled on Jan. 13 in the case against the suspects accused of the beating death of East Valley teen Preston Lord.

Preston Lord murder suspect appears in court
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One of the seven suspects charged in the death of East Valley teen Preston Lord appeared in court on Nov. 20. Attorneys for William Hines asked a judge to reconsider whether there was probable cause behind the 18-year-old's murder and kidnapping charges. The lawyers argued the evidence presented to the grand jury was unfair and grouped all the suspects together. The attorneys claimed there were varying levels of participation between the suspects, and no eye witnesses reported seeing Hines hit Lord. The judge ultimately denied the motion, saying Hines was given a fair grand jury presentation.

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Charges being thrown out against Travis Renner
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Drug charges are being thrown out against Travis Renner, the father of two teenagers who are accused of having a role in a series of East Valley teen violence incidents.

Tyler Freeman sentenced to prison in 'Gilbert Goons' attacks

An East Valley teenager was sentenced to prison for his role in multiple assaults that were linked to members of the "Gilbert Goons."

East Valley teenager sentenced for two assaults
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Tyler Freeman, 18, was sentenced to more than 2.5 years in prison for his involvement in two assaults in Queen Creek and Gilbert, both attacks were associated with the 'Gilbert Goons.'

Queen Creek homeowners won't face charges after hosting party Preston Lord attended before his death

The owners of the Queen Creek home who hosted the Halloween party that Preston Lord attended before he was beaten to death will not face charges, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Oct. 29.

Preston Lord: No charges for homeowners who hosted party
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The owners of the Queen Creek home who hosted the Halloween party that Preston Lord attended before he was beaten to death will not face charges, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Oct. 29.

Preston Lord remembered a year after deadly beating
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Family, friends and supporters gathered in the East Valley on Oct. 28 for a memorial in honor of Preston Lord who died two days after an attack. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas was there and has the details.

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