NEW YORK–Former co-defendant Walter Alexander, who was with O.J. Simpson and four other men on September 13, 2007 when they confronted two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room, is now testifying. Alexander, who has known Simpson for more than 12 years, has since pleaded guilty and is a witness for the prosecution.

O.J. Simpson’s former co-defendant Walter Alexander takes the stand Wednesday

Alexander told jurors that Simpson told him to bring guns, but not to take them out. Alexander has admitted carrying a weapon during the incident and has earlier claimed that Simpson said to “just stick” to the story that no guns were used.

Earlier, District Court Judge Jackie Glass ruled that jurors at this trial will not hear testimony from attorney David Cook about the $33.5 million civil judgment against Simpson in the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.  Cook represents Fred Goldman in his decade-long attempt to collect the money.

Simpson and remaining co-defendant Charles “C.J.” Stewart have pleaded not guilty to charges of armed robbery, kidnapping and assault.

–Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK–In Session is planning to extensively cover the trial of O.J. Simpson, facing armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges in a Las Vegas courtroom beginning Monday.

O.J. Simpson and C.J. Stewart in court

Our special coverage will begin daily at 9 a.m. ET with a roundtable featuring anchors Lisa Bloom, Jami Floyd, Ashleigh Banfield and Jack Ford, along with correspondents Beth Karas and Jean Casarez, discussing the case from all sides. The trial is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., and we will have the latest live action from inside the courtroom.

From 4 to 6 p.m., In Session will also air a Special Report on the case for our west coast viewers.

The trial is expected to last up to three weeks. Simpson is represented by Miami defense attorney Yale Galanter and Nevada attorney Gabriel Grasso. Clark County District Attorney David Roger is prosecuting Simpson, and co-defendant Clarence Stewart, with help from Chief Deputy D. A. Christopher Owens.

In Session’s anchors and correspondents are the experts in trial coverage and legal analysis, so stay tuned for what’s shaping up to be a fascinating case.

–Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

New York–A Knoxville, Tennessee, jury has convicted Eric McLean of the lesser charge of reckless homicide in the death of his wife’s 18-year-old student lover. McLean, who insisted during the trial that the shooting of Sean Powell was accidental, was found not guilty of first-degree premeditated murder.

Eric McLean on the witness stand during trial

The jury deliberated just over 11 hours before announcing their decision minutes ago.

Tune in to In Session, beginning at 9.a.m. Friday for coverage of the verdict and what’s ahead for McLean, who was released on bond pending sentencing.

–Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK – In Session is live in the state of Washington this week as correspondent Beth Karas covers the case of Naveed Afzal Haq, accused of killing one woman and wounding five others in a shooting at the Jewish Federation in Seattle. In addition to murder, attempted murder and kidnapping charges, prosecutors added malicious harassment, the state’s hate crime law.

According to witnesses, before Haq, a Muslim American, began the deadly shooting spree, he announced that he was “angry at Israel.” Haq faces life in prison, and claims he was insane at the time of the shooting. The trial, which is being broadcast live, is expected to last several weeks. Stay tuned.

In Session producers are also hard at work taping trials for future broadcast. In Michigan, another insanity defense is being mounted for Anthony LaCalamita, accused of killing one and wounding two at his former office a year ago. The defense says LaCalamita was legally insane when he entered Gordon Advisors and started firing a shotgun. LaCalamita’s boss, Alan Steinberg, told jurors that LaCalamita asked him “Do you want to get shot?” four days after he was fired from the suburban Detroit accounting firm.

In Florida, Victoria Walker faces sentencing today after being convicted of a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an altercation at Disney World. Walker was found guilty of attacking another mom who accused her of skipping the line for the Mad Tea Party ride. Walker was acquitted of felony battery in the case. She could face up to a year in jail.

The Michigan and Florida cases will be broadcast on In Session in the future.

– Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK – We’re In Session this week for a love triangle murder trial — the state of Colorado v. Shawna Nelson, a former police dispatcher. Watch for posts from our producer detailing this fascinating case, and tune in to watch the five-day trial.

The Supreme Court takes up D.C.’s gun ban this week.

We’re also looking into guns and the right to own them. The issue is on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, when the justices hear arguments on whether a 1976 handgun ban by the District of Columbia violates the Constitution’s Second Amendment.

In Session Senior Editor Fred Graham reports from outside the court. At issue: Does the U.S. Capitol’s virtual handgun ban violate the right to bear arms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights? It’s the first time in 70 years the Supreme Court has taken on the issue.

Finally, we also have a producer in Bonifay, Florida, wrapping up the case of Amanda Lewis, accused of drowning her daughter. Watch for that case in the coming weeks on In Session.

– Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK – A jury in Colorado found Shawna Nelson, a sheriff’s investigator’s wife, guilty Monday of first-degree murder in a love triangle shooting. Nelson was convicted in the execution-style slaying of the wife of her former lover.

O.J. Simpson is back in court this week.

Prosecutors say Nelson was angry when Greeley, Colorado, police Officer Ignacio Garraus ended their affair, so she shot his wife, Heather, last year. The case will air on In Session in the future.

O.J.’s back in court on Friday. We’ll be In Session in Nevada’s Clark County District Court as lawyers on both sides of the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case address pre-trial motions. Last week, Judge Jackie Glass told both sides to be ready for trial on April 7. In Session correspondent Beth Karas will report live from Las Vegas.

On Monday we wrapped up the case of 81-year-old Marc Benayer, charged with shooting a man outside of a Boca Raton, Florida, synagogue.

On Tuesday, look for coverage of the trial of Edward Smith. Jurors will decide if Smith is guilty of vehicular homicide after his pickup truck careened into the front of a Tennessee home, killing a man inside.

In Session producers are in South Carolina this week, covering the murder trial of Billy Nathan Lee, who prosecutors say shot and killed his estranged girlfriend, 31-year-old Carma Russell. Lee faces the death penalty if convicted.

– Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK – In Session continues coverage this week of the penalty phase in the case of Bobby Cutts, convicted of double murder in the death of Jessie Davis and her unborn daughter, Chloe. Correspondent Beth Karas is bringing you all the details from inside the Canton, Ohio, courtroom.

Bobby Cutts tears up as his mother tells the jury about his childhood.

Cutts’ defense team is trying to persuade the jury to spare the former police officer’s life. Read more

On Wednesday, correspondent Jean Casarez returns Wisconsin to continue our gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Wisconsin v. Mark Jensen. A jury found the 48-year-old Jensen guilty last week of intentional homicide for poisoning his wife, Julie, with ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in antifreeze.

Both sides can present evidence before Jensen is sentenced to a mandatory term of life in prison. Judge Bruce Schroeder has the discretion to decide when and if he will be eligible for parole.

Our producer in Colorado continues to cover the trial of Shawna Nelson, the wife of a sheriff’s investigator, who is accused of first-degree murder in the killing of a fellow cop’s wife. Prosecutors say Nelson was angry when Ignacio Garraus ended their affair, and allegedly shot his wife, Heather. Look for that case to air on In Session in the future.

– Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

NEW YORK – This week, Jean Casarez continues our gavel-to-gavel coverage of Wisconsin v. Mark Jensen. Closing arguments took place Monday and now jurors are deliberating the fate of 48-year-old Jensen, accused of poisoning his wife, Julie, with ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in antifreeze. He faces life in a Wisconsin prison if convicted.

We also have producers covering trials in Florida and Colorado, where Shawna Nelson, the wife of a sheriff’s investigator, is accused of first-degree murder in the killing of a fellow cop’s wife. Prosecutors say Nelson was angry when Ignacio Garraus ended their affair, and allegedly shot his wife, Heather. Both trials will air on In Session in the future.

Next week, correspondent Beth Karas returns to Canton, Ohio, for In Session’s coverage of the penalty phase in the case of former police officer Bobby Cutts Jr., convicted of double murder in the death of Jessie Davis and her unborn daughter.

Jurors will hear testimony from prosecution and defense witnesses and then decide if Cutts will be sentenced to death, or spend the rest of his life in prison.

– Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer