AUSTIN, Texas — A verdict has been reached in the case against a man charged with trying to kill Travis County District Judge Julie Kocurek.
Chimene Onyeri has been found guilty on all 17 counts including attempted capital murder.
He admitted to shooting Judge Julie Kocurek in 2015 in the driveway outside her West Austin home. Kocurek was severely injured, losing a finger and suffering several other permanent injuries. However, she has returned to the bench.
During the prosecution's questioning he told the court he felt the judge didn't respect him during a hearing for another case.
Kocurek lost a finger in the shooting and suffered several other permanent injuries.
Sentencing is set for Aug. 17 at 9 a.m.
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