D.A. Unveils New Civil Rights Division

Moore says division will replace Critical Incident Unit

"...leave while Internal Affairs and the APD's Special Investigations Unit complete separate probes into the incident – the former..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office

Things fall apart

"...fall. Carol Johnson, head of the city's Office of Civil Rights, remains on administrative leave as the city determines..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against APD

Police deptartment and former officers violated man's civil rights when they held him down, Tasered him, and punched him repeatedly in connection with a minor traffic accident last fall, suit charges

"...William Heilman, Christopher Gray, and Joel Follmer violated the civil rights of E. Ramon Hernandez when they held him..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...of minimal drug possession, to her creation of specialized units to address civil rights, family violence, and adult sexual..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...of the system and CPS cases are handled in civil courts, Booker says linking them is critical to achieving..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...racially discriminatory impacts of the system; and creating specialized units – adult sexual assault, family violence, and notably a..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...that in the final weeks of her administration, the Civil Rights Unit – tasked with prosecuting officers accused of..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...also announced an eight-person transition team, chaired by Texas Civil Rights Project president Mimi Marziani, that will help the..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

What Happened After Last Summer's Black Lives Matter Protests? APD Won't Say.

City doesn't want to make after-action report reviewing APD's response public

"...response to "large protests, riots, or other acts of civil disobedience that might occur in the future."..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...Moore said, "I reviewed the case today with my civil rights director [Dexter Gilford], and we believe the investigation..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...mesh bags filled with lead-shot pellets – crowd control munitions often referred to as "bean bag rounds." (The 20th..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...DeSilva’s father Athige Denzil DeSilva has filed a civil lawsuit against the two officers and the city of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...reviewed by the APD Executive Team, the Special Investigations Unit which handles investigations into officers accused of criminal conduct,..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...how officer-­involved shooting cases are prosecuted, I believe the community has clearly stated it would like to see the..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...Casar then followed up with the D.A.'s Civil Rights Unit, which said it was not standing in..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...mesh bags filled with lead shot - crowd control munitions often referred to as bean bag rounds. Officers shot..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...a group of people like you, from your own community...."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...helps, too, that her primary issues – starting a Civil Rights Unit to handle officer-involved shootings, ramping up environmental..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

No Knock and No Crack, Pt. 4

Was the drug raid that took life of 92-year-old in Atlanta in 2006 caused by a quota system at police department?

"...the corruption uncovered in the Atlanta Police Dept. narco unit can be attributed to "the nine and two" --..."

Nov. 10, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

D.A. Drops Charges Against One Officer (of 19) in Eighth Street Shootings

Nicholas Gebhart faced trial in Brad Ayala case

"...Travis County grand jury. Dexter Gillford, who leads the Civil Rights Unit within the D.A.’s Office, explained that since..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...filed April 25 by Dexter Gilford, head of the Civil Rights Unit in the Travis County District Attorney's Office,..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”

"...filed April 25 by Dexter Gilford, head of the Civil Rights Unit in the Travis County District Attorney’s Office,..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...an open position on the Travis County D.A.'s Office Civil Rights Unit. The CRU, which has existed since 2017,..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"...Travis County D.A. José Garza's latest update to the community on criminal inquiries against law enforcement officers. The D.A.'s..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: People, Get Ready

We can all be responsible Austinites – now that we know what that requires

"...Office of Police Oversight, and the Travis County D.A.'s Civil Rights Unit, may finally in 2020 possess the tools..."

May 1, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...independent" voice on Council, committed to listening to the community she served, unafraid to stand up for them every..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

Mobility Bond woes, Margaret Moore hires staff, and other stories from the campaign trail

"...Gilford will head what Moore is calling a "revamped" Civil Rights Unit, with a focus on "sensitive cases such..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...she says, to stand up for rape survivors whose rights she believes are being ignored by the incumbent and..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...Jodi Stodder-Caldwell, an inmate at the Ellen Halbert SAFPF unit in Burnet County, contacted Austin attorney Derek Howard to..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."contract of nondiscrimination" as conditions of settling a federal civil rights suit brought by three activists and the Texas..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

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