Beth Gori News Today

EDWARDSVILLE – A guest at the Edwardsville home of late asbestos lawyer Randy Gori - whom he never met - had a dispute over his liability for injuries she suffered in his pool, according to testimony of plaintiff Sara Staack and nearest witness Tatiana Del Valle.

Timothy Banowetz claims he was coerced and argues that the judge should have removed herself due to campaign contributions from the victim.

Timothy Banowetz, who was convicted of murdering asbestos attorney Randy Gori, has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate his 70-year prison sentence.

EDWARDSVILLE – Democrat judicial candidate Barry Julian, whose wealth was built on asbestos litigation, seeks election as judge in the court where roughly half the country's asbestos litigation plays out.

Campaign contributions have been slow for Madison County circuit judge candidates, according to the quarterly reports filed last month.

EDWARDSVILLE - Subcircuit 1 judicial candidate Ebony Huddleston of Alton, running as a write-in candidate in the June 28 Democrat primary, returned $1,000 to attorney Beth Gori in light of state law that prohibits contributions from other states in judicial campaigns.

Timothy Banowetz pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and two armed robbery charges in the killing of prominent attorney Randy Gori.

EDWARDSVILLE – Beth Gori sold late husband Randy Gori’s home for $3 million in December and his real estate companies sold about 60 parcels for $15.4 million.  Randy Gori, who led an asbestos litigation firm in Edwardsville, died of knife wounds at his home in January 2020.  Mooney Bay Limited Liability Company bought the home property, at 4586 Mooney Creek Lane near Edwardsville, on Dec. 16.  Lawyer Katherine Opel of Glen Carbon organized Mooney Bay on Nov. 19, as manager and agent.  M...