Max Harris

Ghost Ship witness testifies Almena laughed at ‘conventional’ improvement, permit suggestion

The mother of a leaseholder for the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland where 36 people died in a fire in…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship fire investigator says no sign of arson, cause not determined

A former top Oakland Fire Department official said on Tuesday that investigators didn't find any evidence that Molotov cocktails or…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship survivor breaks down in tears on witness stand, another juror dismissed

A man who lived at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland broke down in tears on Monday as he testified…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship judge threatens again to close trial over juror issues

The judge in the trial of Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris on Wednesday…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship witnesses describe ‘explosion’ of fire, ‘confusing’ layout

Casey Bates and Autrey James, arguing for the District Attorney’s Office, pulled four witnesses to the stand on the second…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship testimony brings out tension, tears

The first day of testimony Monday in the Ghost Ship jury trial began with drama from counsel.

5 years ago

Accusations of arson, criminal neglect swirl through second Ghost Ship trial

Cases like the Ghost Ship attract a lot of attention, largely because there are seldom cases like it.

5 years ago

Judge sets aggressive schedule for Ghost Ship trial

The judge in the case of Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris announced on…

5 years ago

Ghost Ship defendants cop pleas, face prison

Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary…

6 years ago

Defense attorney: Plea deal reached in Ghost Ship case

An attorney for Ghost Ship creative director Max Harris said a plea agreement was reached Friday for Harris and master…

6 years ago

Attorney floats Ghost Ship plea bargain

The lawyer for Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena said for the first time Monday that he would consider…

6 years ago

Judge denies motion to dismiss Ghost Ship fire charges

An Alameda County Superior Court judge Friday denied a defense motion to dismiss the 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter Ghost…

6 years ago

Ghost Ship defendants plead not guilty

Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris pleaded not guilty to 36 counts of involuntary…

6 years ago

Public to fund defense for Ghost Ship creative director

An Alameda County Superior Court judge granted an unusual motion Tuesday morning to allow the use of public money to…

6 years ago

Witnesses describe Ghost Ship as ‘death trap’

Two witnesses at the preliminary hearing for Derick Almena and Max Harris described the structure where 36 people perished in…

6 years ago

Ghost Ship survivor: ‘Stupid bouncy thing’ blocked exit route

A musician who was at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland's Fruitvale district last year when a fire broke out…

6 years ago

Judge reduces bail for Ghost Ship suspect

A judge today denied a defense motion to release Ghost Ship warehouse creative director Max Harris on his own recognizance…

7 years ago

Ghost Ship lawyers delay pleas, blame owner

Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris appeared briefly in court Friday in connection with…

7 years ago

Ghost Ship tenants arrested, charged

Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley said Monday that she filed criminal charges against the Ghost Ship warehouse's master tenant…

7 years ago

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