Rodney Reed Hearing Gets Underway

What was Jimmy Fennell doing before his fiancé's murder?

"...held a brief demonstration outside the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday after the 21st District Court adjourned for..."

Oct. 11, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Swearingen to CCA: Please Test the Evidence

State says testing won't prove innocence

"...No additional DNA testing of evidence in the case of Larry Swearingen, on death..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast Casts its Ballot

Transpo bond, courthouse races and more election coverage

"...Totescast takes it all in. First up, a rundown of the opposition to the city's mobility bond election, and..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years

"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell

"...Perry has finally received his sentence. On the morning of May 10, State District Judge Cliff Brown gave Perry..."

May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

COVID’s Toll on Texas Inmates Among the Worst in the Nation

LBJ School study details dismal infection, death rates

"...Nine of the approximately 200 inmates in Texas prisons who have..."

Nov. 17, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Areli Escobar

Court of Criminal Appeals orders re-examination of 2009 case

"...Austin man sentenced to death for the 2009 murder of 17-year-old Bianca Maldonado, received the appropriate conviction despite the..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Celebrating the Kellers’ Exoneration

On a happy day, too many others endure criminal injustice

"...On Wednesday morning, at the state comptroller's office, Fran and Dan Keller signed paperwork that will finally..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Does DNA Testing Prove Skinner's Guilt?

That depends on whom you ask

"...Had the state of Texas actually safeguarded and properly preserved evidence collected as..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes Reject Jimenez Appeal

Case moves back to federal district court

"...After some six months of consideration, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an..."

Jan. 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

New DNA Testing Confirms Skinner's Guilt, AG's Office Says

But DNA testing not complete, lawyer warns

"...DNA testing in the case of death row inmate Hank Skinner "confirms" that he is..."

Nov. 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Texas Goes Through With Wilson Execution

Supreme Court declines to intervene in case of man with IQ of 61

"...abilities, both Gov. Rick Perry and the U.S. Supreme Court declined yesterday to intervene, clearing the way for Wilson's..."

Aug. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

CCA: No New Trial For Jimenez

Says no rights violated in paper towel choking case

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals today denied the appeal of Rosa..."

April 25, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Callous Keller Strikes Again

Judge lies in zeal to send convict to the death chamber.

"...Oct. 4 San Antonio Express-News article on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision to ignore the last-minute death..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fran Keller Released From Prison

After more than 20 years, Keller is home for the holidays

"...actually happened, Frances Keller on Tuesday evening walked out of the Travis County Jail, freed on a personal bond,..."

Nov. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dallas D.A. Says Supremes Should Take Jimenez Case

Watkins asking court to decide standard for actual innocence

"...is among the questions now before the U.S. Supreme Court with the Austin case of Rosa Jimenez, convicted in..."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

More WilCo Maneuvering in Morton Case

Bradley trying to pull plug on investigation?

"...With Michael Morton finally out of prison, is Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley trying..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rodney Reed Hearing Set for October

Death row case may hinge on deposition of former sheriff's deputy

"...Rodney Reed is due in a Bastrop County court Oct. 10-14, for a hearing intended to clear up..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Is Texas Breaking the Law?

State poised to execute another Mexican national

"...If the state of Texas goes through with the planned July 7 execution..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes Will Decide if Chi Dies Tonight

Unless Supremes intervene, Texas will kill another foreign national tonight

"...Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, Texas death row inmate Heliberto Chi, a Honduran..."

Aug. 7, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Execution Stayed

CCA postpones execution for third time

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals today stayed the execution of Larry..."

July 28, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Penalty Report: We’re Mostly Killing People Sentenced Decades Ago

The popularity of killing criminals in the 80s and 90s still ripples through today

"...Texas juries sentenced dozens of people to execution every year at the height of..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Swearingen Seeks DNA Testing

Execution scheduled for late February

"...in Montgomery County seeks DNA testing on several items of evidence related to the 1998 murder of 19-year-old college..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Songs of Freedom in Tulia

"...infamous 1999 Tulia drug busts. On June 16, 12 of the remaining Tulia defendants were finally released from jail..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hits Keep Coming for "Killer" Keller

Public invited to speak Monday in favor of impeaching presiding judge

"...Poor Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals. The woman can't seem..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rodney Reed Clemency Filing Cites Fourth New Witness

Former prison mate says Fennell confessed crime in 2010

"...filed an application for clemency with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles...."

Oct. 31, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Rodney Reed's Attorneys Seek Retrial

Forensic experts believe Stacey Stites died before midnight

"...Rodney Reed filed a brief in a Bastrop County court this afternoon that argues information concerning Stacey Stites' time..."

Feb. 12, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...another election year, and the stakes couldn't be higher. (Of course, we said the same thing last season, and..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Capital City Black Film Festival Mounts The Last Defense

Viola Davis-produced documentary series added to fest

"...After a year off, the Capital City Black Film Festival is back at..."

Aug. 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Show Me the Money, Sharon

Texas Ethics Commission fines Judge Keller for inaccurate report finances

"...The Texas Ethics Commission on April 28 slapped Court of Criminal Appeals presiding Judge Sharon Keller with a..."

April 30, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ending Wrongful Convictions

Lawmakers urge passage of bill to study causes

"...colleagues Monday morning to urge support for and passage of House Bill 166, which would create a statewide innocence..."

April 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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