Justin Ross Harris

In 2016, Justin Ross Harris was convicted in his son's death, 22-month-old Cooper. The child died in his father's hot car. Harris claimed he forgot to drop the boy off at day care before going to work.


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Justin Ross Harris, who was accused of leaving his son to die in a hot car in 2014, was released from prison on Father's Day.
Justin Ross Harris listens during his 2016 trial.
Justin Ross Harris listens during his 2016 trial.
Justin Ross Harris appears in court during his murder trial
justin ross harris appears in court
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9-GA v. Harris: Closing Arguments

Closing arguments are heard in a hearing for Justin Ross Harris, who is seeking a new trial after being convicted in his son's death. More

January 12, 2021

Justin Ross Harris appears in court during his murder trial

Hot Car Toddler Death

Justin Ross Harris is seeking a new trial in the 2014 hot car death of his 22-month-old son, Cooper Harris. More

January 12, 2021

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zoom meeting

7-GA v. Harris: Bryan Lumpkin

Trial lawyer Bryan Lumpkin testifies during a hearing for Justin Ross Harris, convicted in the death of his son Cooper. More

January 12, 2021

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4-GA v. Harris: Maddox Kilgore

Trial lawyer lawyer Maddox Kilgore explains why the defense chose not call Dr. David Diamond during Justin Ross Harris's trial. More

January 12, 2021

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zoom meeting

2-GA v. Harris: Dr. David Diamond

Neuroscientist Dr. David Diamond, an expert witness in memory and the brain, testifies that Justin Ross Harris experienced memory failure. More

January 12, 2021

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1-GA v. Harris: Opening Statement

Justin Ross Harris is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to life in prison for the 2014 hot car death of his son, Cooper. More

January 12, 2021