The little girl hadn’t spoken since the night her mother was found on the kitchen floor! Then the court dog lowered his head-and she whispered one sentence toward the defense table…

“This court is back on the record in State v. Reed,” she said. “Before the witness is brought in, I’ll remind everyone present that no photography, recording, visible reaction, or attempt to communicate with the child will be tolerated. Anyone who violates that order will be removed.”

No one moved. Ava saw several reporters lower their phones into their continue reading …