HOUSTON – Judge Kelli Johnson is reviewing emails between prosecutors as Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong’s attorneys continue their effort to challenge his 2023 conviction for the murders of his parents.
The hearing is taking place Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Harris County. Armstrong’s appeals attorneys argue that prosecutors failed to disclose information that could have been important to his defense during his third trial, including information involving prosecution witness and blood spatter expert Celestina Rossi.
Judge Kelli Johnson said the hearing would focus on the defense’s allegation of a violation under Brady v. Maryland, which requires prosecutors to disclose material evidence favorable to the defense…