Executed Inmate's Wife Sues Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Keller

Suit argues Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller violated Michael Richard's due process rights by refusing to hear his appeal only because it was filed after 5pm, an arbitrary deadline set by Keller

"...judges, and law professors joined a petition asking the CCA to adopt rules for e-filing. Last week the court..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...comes in response to the Oct. 25 decision by CCA Chief Judge Sharon Keller to close the courthouse door..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Yogurt Shop Murder-Conviction Update

Court of Criminal Appeals denies request by Travis Co. district attorney's office to reconsider its ruling earlier this year, overturning capital-murder conviction of Robert Springsteen, sentenced to die in connection with yogurt shop murders case

"...sitting on Springsteen's appeal for nearly three years, the CCA – Texas' highest criminal court – ruled May 24..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reed Appeal Shot Down

Judge says witness testimony challenging state's version of facts in capital murder case against Rodney Reed during a March evidentiary hearing wasn't credible, the testimony probably wouldn't have helped Reed at 1998 trial, and no evidence exists that the Bastrop Co. District Attorney's Office committed misconduct by withholding potential evidence from Reed's defenders

"...with considering the evidence and with recommending to the CCA whether Reed should get a new trial. On June..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...On direct appeal, the CCA summarily dismissed Foster's argument that the state's evidence of..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes: What'd We Say?

High court spikes yet another Texas death-row verdict

"...Circuit Court of Appeals each denied Smith's appeal (the CCA's denial came shortly before the high court's June ruling..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Fired Tony Fabelo?

Last year's veto of the Criminal Justice Policy Council reflects a private agenda at the governor's office

"...updated (non-Fabelo) figures. For example, in TDCJ's official calculations, CCA's bid does not include certain health care and education..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...that the trial court forward such motions to the CCA within a short period of time. However, for reasons..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...Buccaneer Days May 5-15, Corpus Christi, bucdays.com..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...Wharton County Courthouse Tours Feb. 5, Wharton, cca.whartonchamber.com..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Judge: No New Trial for Rodney Reed

Bastrop County judge's recommendation comes after Reed's attorney argued new evidence warranted a trial

"...the court record. But in his recommendation to the CCA, Langley methodically dismisses the credibility of the defense witnesses,..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rosa Jimenez Is Free: "Exciting, Overwhelming, and I Feel So Blessed"

New DA Garza commits to "aggressively pursue innocence"

"...the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on exoneration. The CCA will review the evidence that convinced Sage of Jimenez’s..."

Jan. 28, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Despite SCOTUS Ruling, Inmate Again Faces Execution

Blaine Milam, who may be disabled, is set for death Jan. 21

"...abandon its nonmedical system for determining intellectual disability. The CCA kicked Milam's case back to his trial court, which..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

2019 Sees Decline in Texas Executions

Still, concerns of the fairness and accuracy of the state's death penalty system remain

"...compares Rodney Reed, whose execution was stayed by the CCA to review his innocence claims, to Larry Swearingen, who..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Without Intervention, Travis Runnels Will Be the Ninth Texan Executed in 2019

A troubled life, a dishonest witness, a “changed man”

"...as an expert witness ended in 2012, when the CCA ruled he'd given false testimony in two cases, communting..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...recommended against a new trial, and this summer, the CCA rubber-stamped that recommendation, again ignoring the testimony on Stites'..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Is Randall Mays "Competent" to Die?

Trial court stays execution to consider if he's mentally unfit, again

"...that hearing chose to declare Mays competent, and the CCA concurred...."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: King Set to Die for James Byrd Lynching

Last-minute appeal seeks new trial as King maintains his innocence

"...King's counsel filed appeals on April 10 at the CCA and at state district court in Jasper, where the..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

“Texas Seven” Escapee Set for Execution

Inmate challenges original conviction, post-escape "law of parties" verdict

"...Joseph Garcia is infamous for his role in the..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Robert Ramos

Mexican national set for execution Wednesday night

"...Likewise, the CCA denied his appeal because he failed to meet that..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Rockwell Schizophrenic or Faker?

One execution stayed, another set for Oct. 24

"...and, therefore, ineligible for execution. Further orders from the CCA are still pending...."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Intellectually Disabled or Mentally Ill?

Three cases raise the question

"...cruel punishment and violates the Eighth Amendment, but the CCA decision on Williams is the result of a more..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Court of Criminal Appeals Grants Stay to Clinton Young

Evidentiary hearing expected in Midland County

"...provided false or misleading testimony during Young's trial. The CCA has also ordered the 385th District Court in Midland..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Where’s Your Evidence?

Exculpatory testimony, DNA at issue in two landmark cases

"...approved both arguments and shipped them off to the CCA. Shortly after, Shaver wrote the court to apologize for..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Who Killed Vicki Nisbett? And Is She Even Dead?

No verifiable crime scene, no murder weapon, no motive, and no body

"...in prison. Anything but a successful appeal to the CCA would affirm the 3rd Court's judgment, ordered Dec. 15,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: A Dying Breed

Can Texas even carry out an execution anymore?

"...the case again late Friday, Sept. 2, when the CCA put the execution of Robert Mitchell Jennings on ice..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

"...from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. However, the CCA declined to rule on their actual innocence, leaving pro..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Questions of Competence

Hatten ends appeals; advocates push to amend state DNA testing law

"...any testing can be done. Using this interpretation, the CCA has previously denied Larry Swearingen the opportunity to test..."

Oct. 9, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Executing Youthful Offenders: The Doyle Case

Death Watch

"...sentenced to die, Brandt argues. She is asking the CCA to stay Doyle's March 27 execution...."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Preps for Last Inmate to Die in 2013

State will end the year with 16 inmates put to death

"...they will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court (see "CCA Dismisses Buck Appeal," Newsdesk, Nov. 20)...."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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