Opinion: A Crisis of Leadership in the D.A.’s Office

The women behind the sexual assault class action litigation are still waiting for meaningful change

"...Austin Police Department and the Travis County District Attorney's Office. The D.A.'s Office is currently under the administration of..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Sexual Assault Survivors

Sexual Assault Suit Bombshell Lands in D.A.’s Office

ADA Mindy Montford accused of "possible defamation," revealed in secretly taped phone call

"...First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A.’s Office, has been accused of “possible defamation” in a petition..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

D.A.’s Office Unveils State Jail Court

Prosecuting drug possession and third theft offenses

"...Beginning Friday, June 1, the Travis County District Attorney's Office will process certain drug-related cases through a new court,..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...this afternoon voted 4-1 to have the county's budget office come up with roughly $1.8 million to help to..."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...against Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and the D.A.'s Office, alleging that systemic mishandling of sexual assault cases..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Closer Look at the D.A.'s Handling of Sexual Assault Cases

Also: Austin's first African-American genealogy conference

"...its handling of sexual assault cases, the district attorney's office is the subject of our first segment on this..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...our legislature takes up, the Travis County District Attorney's Office will remain focused on prosecuting violent crimes." Garza declined..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The D.A.'s Dodge

"...investigate almost anything he chooses. But in June, Cornyn's office issued an official opinion in the funeral scandal that..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dawnna Dukes Takes Statesman, D.A.s to Court

Outgoing state rep seeks $7.8 million in damages

"...Moore (and her predecessor Rosemary Lehmberg), the State Auditor's Office, and three of her former aides for some $7.8..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...least 500 registered voters.) One part didn't mention the office's title; eight parts didn't include the party name; 44..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lehmberg: The D.A.'s DWI

D.A. enters a guilty plea

"...sent a letter to County Attorney David Escamilla (his office handles misdemeanor cases) and to the county bench, saying..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

"...assistant district attorney in Tarrant County working in the office seeking Hummel's death. Mowla calls Moore's presence in the..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...APD’s second-in-command contacted a former employee with the D.A.’s Office in what she – and Garza – believed was..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 a major shift..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing

First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”

"...First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been accused of “possible defamation” in a Rule..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...Earle, an icon of the city who made the D.A.'s Office one of the more respected in the nation...."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Erin Martinson’s Entry Heats Up D.A. Primary Race

Lawyer, victim advocate to challenge incumbent Margaret Moore

"...succeed Rosemary Lehmberg, including cleaning house at the D.A.’s Office and instituting her own programs. At her May campaign..."

July 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.

Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore

"...as of Dec. 3, calls for Moore’s removal from office, citing the D.A.’s Office’s sexual assault case data from..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

D.A. / C.A. Merger Proposal Fails

Motion to combine agencies fails for lack of a second

"...agenda the request to create a Criminal District Attorney office – merging the D.A. and County Attorney offices –..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post

D.A. Charges Cop in Beating of Handcuffed Man, Displeasing Lawyers Who Rep APD

D.A. responds: You want a hearing? Let’s make it public.

"...legal filing called an "information" to charge Austin police Officer Alejandro Gaitan with aggravated assault for the beating and..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Nicholas Gebhart faced trial in Brad Ayala case

"...Attorney José Garza announced today, Feb. 3, that his office would drop the criminal case it had brought against..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"...sufficient experience to assume management and leadership of the D.A.'s Office – a high-pressure law firm with more than..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Travis County D.A. Moore Pushes Back Against Firefighters' Claims

Says the job of her office is to "see that justice is done" for victims and the accused

"...by the Austin Firefighters Association, alleging she and her office continue to mishandle sexual assault cases and neglect survivors..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...a range of statistics on prosecutorial successes within his office: increases in the conviction rate for violent offenses, including..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and the D.A.’s Office. Moreso, the filing asserts, the lies were made to..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...Borchardt's sexual assault case with a third party. (The D.A.'s Office declined prosecution of Borchardt's case last year.) In..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis D.A. Seeks a Roadblock in Sexual Assault Suit

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...local law enforcement and the Travis County District Attorney’s office by eight rape survivors, alleges systemic mishandling of their..."

April 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Lehmberg Wins D.A. Race

Veteran A.D.A. beats Mindy Montford

"...Attorney Ronnie Earle featured two female contenders, both assistant D.A.'s: 37-year-old whip-smart Montford, and the office's seasoned First Assistant..."

April 9, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...Attorney José Garza announced today, Dec. 4, that his office would dismiss charges against 17 of the 21 Austin..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post 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

"...Garza announced that an unspecified number of Austin police officers would be indicted in coming days for seriously injuring..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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