Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...world and there's no way to make rational sense of his understanding of what happened, or is happening. It..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Perversion of Judiciary

"...had occasion to be counsel for defendant at a criminal trial proceeding. Imprimis, my empathies are squarely with the..."

Oct. 8, 2019 Postmarks

Rodney Reed Case Back in Court

Death row inmate's attorneys file brief seeking hearing on evidence

"...Rodney Reed death penalty case is back in federal court. On Dec. 22, 2009, lawyers for Reed filed a..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...who have been deployed to the border as part of Operation Lone Star, which has deployed thousands of Texas..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

UT Profs Argue Death Penalty Cases Before Supreme Court

In an unusual set of legal circumstances, UT Capital Punishment Center co-director argues to justices that they should refrain from ruling on cases he previously brought to them

"...When Robert Owen, co-director of UT's Capital Punishment Center, stood before the United States..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Point Austin: A Taste of Freedom

Thanks to those who fought for justice – the fight continues

"...to Hardwick's opening sniff at the daily grind, few of us in fact drift into journalism for the money...."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Some died, some walked

"...1) SANDERS SHOOTING EVERLASTING We posted the city-redacted portions of the KeyPoint Government Solutions report critical of the Austin..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Denies Rodney Reed Appeal

Death row inmate Rodney Reed still denied relief in courts

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals this morning issued an opinion denying..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vote got a second chance this week. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals told a lower appeals court to..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

DNA Evidence Clears Morton of Murder Conviction

Georgetown man was wrongfully convicted for wife's murder

"...Michael Morton walked out of prison a free man Oct. 4, after Williamson County..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes Deny Review of Springsteen Case

Supreme Court says no to Travis Co. prosecutors' request to review case of Robert Springsteen IV, convicted in connection with infamous yogurt shop murders

"...The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 26 denied Travis Co. prosecutors' request to..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: The Merits of Hypnosis-Induced Testimony

Attorneys argue Charles Don Flores' conviction is rooted in junk science

"...Charles Don Flores received a stay of execution from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals just..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...are the deciders. And every single day, every one of us needs to step outside and take some action..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Death Watch: Heat of the Moment

Coy Wesbrook's mental deficiencies make his pending execution a "travesty," claims his lawyer

"...when he killed his ex-wife Gloria Coons and four of her friends at Coons' home just east of Houston...."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Bill of the Week

Senate Bill 487: Ellis files bill to help convicted receive new DNA tests

"...there would only have to be "a reasonable likelihood" of evidence containing biological material to get a scientific review...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...prostitutes in their whip. Rounding out the full lot of lawmakers who've run into trouble while serving in the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...Frustrated by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Court Orders Change to Camping Ban Ballot

Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council changes ballot language

"...Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council has made two changes to the language..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...On Friday, May 15, the Texas Supreme Court issued a brief order blocking a lower court ruling..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen were in Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals last Wednesday, April 27, to argue that..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...Golf Course wins nomination support for the National Register of Historic Places; the 450th state district court race gets..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Third Court Seats Go GOP

One Dem remains on influential bench

"...up for election this year on Texas' influential 3rd Court of Appeals, turning the entire court red save for..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...have filed their appeal in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Supreme Court Halts John Henry Ramirez's Execution Over Religious Freedom Appeal

Court will hear Ramirez's case for pastor's touch during execution this fall

"...put to death on Sept. 8 for the killing of Corpus Christi convenience store clerk Pablo Castro in 2004...."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

NoDak Farmers Continue Fight for Hemp in Federal Appeals Court

"...Judge Daniel Hovland on Nov. 28 dismissed from his court a lawsuit brought by two local farmers seeking freedom..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rodney Reed's Appeals: Key Players

Ignored witnesses, “irrelevant” evidence, and more from two decades of appeals

"...defense identified at least 10 people who claimed knowledge of his affair with Stacey Stites. Most were family and..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...and Travis County will have their long-awaited day in court. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sotomayor for Supreme Court

Obama appoints New York appeal court Judge Sonia Sotomayor as first Hispanic female on high court bench

"...It's official: President Barack Obama has nominated federal appeal court Judge..."

May 26, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"..."election integrity" bill passed on Tuesday after 10 weeks of resistance from Texas House Democrats, this biennial milestone had..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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