Dooley retrial moved back to February, common thread with Shayna Hubers case a factor in the delay
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor As Shayna Hubers awaited her fate in a Campbell County Courtroom Tuesday, David Wayne…
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Investigator’s preliminary report finds no ‘criminal conduct’ by Boone’s Linda Tally Smith
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A Lexington lawyer representing Linda Tally Smith has sent to Mark Hansel, NKyTribune managing editor…
Attorney General Beshear is source of comments regarding Tally Smith conduct revealed on thumb drive
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Tribune can now reveal that the source of comments regarding the…
Attorney for Tally Smith whistleblower says campaign Facebook like by KSP attorney taints investigation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An attorney for the whistleblower that formerly worked in the office of Boone Commonwealth’s…
David Dooley retrial to begin in September; charged with killing Michelle Mockbee in 2012
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The long awaited David Dooley retrial is now scheduled to begin September 17. Circuit…
Dooley retrial now expected to take place in the fall; charged with killing Michelle Mockbee in 2012
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor There is still no date for the David Wayne Dooley retrial to begin, but…
Bond reduction for David Dooley, charged in 2012 killing of Michelle Mockbee denied, remains at $1m
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The million dollar question has been answered – and for David Wayne Dooley, the…
Special Prosecutor says investigation of Tally Smith ongoing, KSP DESI unit assigned to the case
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Special Prosecutor assigned to investigate Boone Commonwealth Attorney Linda Tally Smith for her…
Dooley attorneys ask for ‘reasonable’ bond while he awaits retrial; prosecutor requests $1 million
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Attorneys for David Dooley have requested a “reasonable” bond, so he might be able…
Fun, food and politics on the menu at Boone County Senior Picnic; Tally Smith to seek reelection
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Senior Picnic is a popular event that has grown in attendance…
Decision to set bond hearing for David Dooley stirs emotions in family members on both sides
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor David Dooley could be freed while awaiting a new trial if a request for…
Kentucky OAG asks Special Prosecutor to investigate possible criminal conduct by Linda Tally Smith
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has assigned a Special Prosecutor to…
Dooley pretrial conference rescheduled; new calls for investigation of Tally Smith, one from an inmate
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A pretrial conference for David Wayne Dooley that was expected to take place Wednesday…
Breaking: Louis Kelly files letter of intent to seek Tally Smith’s 54th Circuit Commonwealth Attorney seat
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Louis Kelly of Union has announced his intent to run for Commonwealth’s Attorney for…
Update: Date for pretrial conference updated on new trial for convicted killer David Dooley
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Editor’s note: This story is being reprinted with the updated information on the pretrial…
As calls for resignation increase, Tally Smith seems determined to remain Commonwealth Attorney
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The number of Boone County elected officials calling for Commonwealth Attorney Linda Tally Smith…
Boone County GOP calls for Tally Smith to resign; says Commonwealth Attorney has lost credibility
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Republican Party has joined Judge/Executive Gary Moore and County Attorney Robert…
Boone County GOP to wait for resolution of legal matters to discuss asking Tally Smith’s to resign
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Republican Party Monday voted to delay considering asking embattled Commonwealth’s Attorney…
Testimony completed in Dooley hearing; families must wait several weeks to see if new trial is granted
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It will be several weeks before convicted killer David Wayne Dooley knows if he…
Boone Commonwealth’s Attorney Tally Smith admits to affair, says she did not withhold evidence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith admitted to having a sexual relationship with the…
Former detective McVay admits to affair with Boone Commonwealth’s Att’y; another video is revealed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A very private matter that has been rumored of for months in Boone County…
Defense hammers home argument that withholding of video evidence warrants new trial for Dooley
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor For the second straight day, attorneys seeking a new trial for convicted killer David…