Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...The Travis County District Attorney’s Office, led by José Garza, has announced..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rooting Out the Causes of Wrongful Conviction

Commission would investigate wrongful convictions

"...director of government relations for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association was less enamored of the legislation; the..."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...passed constitutional muster by the U.S. Supreme Court.) Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle shares that concern, saying "it..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...in federal court on Tuesday, April 2, a Nueces County district court will decide whether Emily Borchardt can depose..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Cobb Endorses Lehmberg

Former rival picks Earle's top assistant over Montford

"...the Rosemary Lehmberg campaign: COBB ENDORSES LEHMBERG IN TRAVIS COUNTY DA'S RUNOFF Respected Prosecutor Who Finished Strong Third in..."

March 13, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...the sexual assault class action against Austin and Travis County will have their long-awaited day in court. On Wednesday,..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Perry Indicted

Governor faces two felony charges alleging abuse of office

"...on two charges relating to his veto of Travis County District Attorney's office funding...."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...survivors against the Austin Police Department and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office...."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

After 17 Years In Jail, Rosa Jimenez Awaits Retrial or Release

With stage 4 kidney disease, attorneys worry retrial will turn into a death sentence

"...14, U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Aus­tin asked why Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would want to subject Rosa..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Planned Parenthood Denied Injunction

Judge questions likelihood that provider will prevail in suit

"...After a day-long hearing, Travis County Judge Stephen Yelenosky today denied Planned Parenthood a temporary..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Earle Endorses Lehmberg ... Minus Lehmberg

Travis Co. District Attorney throws support in contest to replace him behind longtime first assistant

"...Saying he is "pleased and proud" his office has "produced so many fine candidates," Travis Co. District..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Workers Defense Project Director Opens District Attorney Campaign

José Garza to challenge Margaret Moore

"...announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Travis County District Attorney...."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Dawnna Dukes' Charges Dropped

13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved

"...probably breathing a bit easier on Tuesday after Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore announced that she will drop..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...times tense negotiations among stakeholders – the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Senate..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eyewitness ID

Will Senate Bill 117 prevent wrongful convictions?

"...to administer the lineup "blind" – that is, the officer who oversees the lineup should not know which person..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...to a new opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which reversed the A.G.’s position last month ordering the..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Defender Proposal Submitted to the State

Judges sign off on county application for funding of PDO

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt had reason to celebrate late last..."

May 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

"...Particularly, the suit targets Perry's directives to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, which resulted in an expedited schedule..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...why a top police official texted a former Travis County District Attorney’s Office employee in what may have been..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Real Estate Developer Nate Paul’s Arrest, What We Know So Far

A.G. Ken Paxton's attorney suspects Paul's arrest is connected

"...impeachment last month, spent the night in the Travis County Jail Thursday...."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Family of Man Killed by APD Sues the City

Ajay Griffin did not point a gun at officers, attorneys claim

"...wrongful death suit against the city and the eight officers involved, alleging excessive force...."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Nicholas Gebhart faced trial in Brad Ayala case

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced today, Feb. 3, that..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

He Spent Four Years in Jail. Now Charges Are Dropped.

Cyrus Gray murder trial is off

"...case against Cyrus Gray is collapsing. On Monday, Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that his office will..."

July 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Defense to D.A. – A Conflict of Interest?

John Hummel’s attorney calls original trial lawyer’s presence in D.A.'s Office “an irresolvable conflict of interest,” seeks to stop execution on that ground

"...trial lawyer, now an assistant district attorney in Tarrant County working in the office seeking Hummel's death. Mowla calls..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...DWI charge late the night of April 30. DPS officers say they spotted him behind the wheel of his..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Prosecutors out to Disbar Adam Reposa?

Don Clemmer, Keith Henneke file grievance with State Bar

"...with a grievance to the State Bar of Texas’ Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, filed by Travis County..."

Jan. 11, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Dawnna Dukes Indicted

State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office

"...Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury, throwing the fate of the House District..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sheryl Cole Re-joins Cole Law Firm

Former Mayor Pro Tem returns to law practice

"...Following her term in office and her defeat last year in a run for..."

May 12, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: November 1

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...The Dallas Voice is fighting the Dallas City Attorney’s Office for access to discrimination claims...."

Nov. 1, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Bryan Richter No-Billed

APD officer won't face criminal charges for Breaion King arrest

"...the June 2015 arrest of Breaion King. A Travis County Grand Jury decided Thursday that Richter, a six-year veteran..."

Nov. 10, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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