District attorney says bail reform will keep violent criminals in jail and out of Montgomery County
Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon is hopeful several bail reform measures passed through the Texas Senate this ...
Robert Roberson again asks Texas' highest criminal court to free him, citing new evidence
The new appeal includes a statement from ten independent pathologists that says the 2002 autopsy is "deeply flawed and ...
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Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals
The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House ...
Texas DPS arrests several illegal aliens wanted for sexual assault crimes
The Texas Department of Public Safety made several arrest over the past few weeks, including several who were in the country ...
Texas murder suspect returns to jail after outcry, DA blames prosecutor for missed deadline
Stephon Morson was taken back into custody Wednesday at the end of a contentious hearing that DA José Garza's office ...
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Texas lawmaker's bail reform bill package heads to House after easy path through Senate
The Texas Senate passed a trio of legislation from Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) on Wednesday aimed at tightening rules ...
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Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson files appeal for new trial
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has filed an appeal for a new trial. Roberson was convicted of murdering his ...
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At least 54 died since 2018 waiting for Texas state hospital opening
KXAN investigators have explored a growing backlog of people in Texas jails who need mental competency restoration. While an advisory committee has largely focused on finding state hospital beds for ...