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The Leavenworth Times Leavenworth County’s top prosecutor says he had a hand in a new law that suspends the state’s speedy trial requirements until 2023. County Attorney Todd Thompson said the suspension of the speedy trial requirements is necessary because of the backlog of criminal cases that has developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have a large backlog of cases that we haven’t had resolved in over a year much less all of the new cases that will be coming as well,” County Attorney Todd Thompson said. Leavenworth County District Court has not had a jury trial in abou...

Masks no longer required at courthouse The Leavenworth Times People are no longer required to wear face coverings when visiting the Leavenworth County Courthouse or the Justice Center. County Administrator Mark Loughry announced Thursday in an email that county officials “will no longer be requiring masks for people coming into the courthouse to conduct business.” Located at 300 Walnut St., the Leavenworth County Courthouse houses many of the offices for the county government. Located across the street from the courthouse, the Justice Center houses courtrooms, offices related to the crimi...

A trial has been set for a woman accused of murdering her husband in Leavenworth. The trial for Alexandra Gilson is scheduled to begin Sept. 27 in Leavenworth County District Court. Gilson, 31, is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of interference with law enforcement. She is accused of stabbing her husband, Joshua, who was found dead Oct. 30 at his home in Leavenworth. Gilson appeared in court Friday for her arraignment. She pleaded not guilty to the charges. The arraignment was conducted using the Zoom online videoconferencing service. Zoom is being used for many Leavenworth Co...

Competency evaluation ordered in indecent liberties case The Leavenworth Times A competency evaluation has been ordered for a rural Easton man who faces charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Other court proceedings involving Donald R. Jackson Sr. are suspended until the issue of his competency is resolved. Jackson, 62, has two criminal cases pending against him in Leavenworth County District Court. In each case, he faces a charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The cases involve different victims, according to court records. The crimes are alleged to have occur...

The Leavenworth Times A trial has been set for a man who is facing a murder charge in connection to a deadly pursuit in Leavenworth County. The trial of Anthony J. Dorsey is scheduled to begin Aug. 9 in Leavenworth County District Court. Dorsey, 31, is charged with first-degree murder and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. The crimes are alleged to have occurred Sept. 30, 2019. Dorsey allegedly was fleeing from a state trooper on Interstate 70 when he was involved in a crash. Another driver, Nathan Pena of Brookfield, Illinois, was killed in the crash. Dorsey is charged...