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March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Rod Machen
The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started
Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes
"...current head of the district attorney’s civil rights unit, Dexter Gilford...."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors
Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning
"...Dexter Gilford and Ken Ervin, presenting to the jury for..."
Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Here’s What You Need to Know About Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Defense
Defenders say it’s all about perception
"...to stop a moving car.” Under questioning from prosecutor Dexter Gilford last week, Cantu-Harkless said he “wouldn’t hesitate” to..."
Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial
Court is in session
"...Through questioning from Dexter Gilford, who leads the Civil Rights Unit in the..."
Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer
Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos
"...Dexter Gilford, who leads the Civil Rights Unit at the..."
Oct. 23, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History
Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable
"...his Civil Rights Unit prosecuting the case (led by Dexter Gillford with an assist from former Travis County prosecutor..."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Frank Kozik (1962-2023), the Man Behind a Poster Revolution
How Austin shaped the punk artist behind print mania
"...waves of noise and delicious depravity. The Offspring vocalist Dexter Holland (the band having hired Kozik to create the..."
May 12, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker
Acting With Character: Margo Martindale at the Texas Film Awards
At 71, the Texan is a bigger star than ever ... and just getting started
"...got Justified, and that changed everything. And I did Dexter in all of that. And I must have done..."
March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
D.A. Drops Charges Against One Officer (of 19) in Eighth Street Shootings
Nicholas Gebhart faced trial in Brad Ayala case
"...Feb. 17, 2022, by a Travis County grand jury. Dexter Gillford, who leads the Civil Rights Unit within the..."
Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Faster Than Sound: Raw Punks Mujeres Podridas on Comfort and Love
Brutal bandmates get nostalgic ahead of free Saturday show at Fairweather Cider
"...John Morales, drummer Phil Gonzalez, and recent second guitarist Dexter Garza. Meaning to discuss 2021 record Muerte en Paraíso..."
July 15, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Five Good Times at RTX
The best animation, podcasts, games, and cosplay at Rooster Teeth's annual gathering
"...else that Genndy Tartakovsky has given episodic animation – Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, the original Star Wars: Clone Wars..."
July 1, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials
Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"
"...after a sworn affidavit was filed April 25 by Dexter Gilford, head of the Civil Rights Unit in the..."
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”
"...after a sworn affidavit was filed April 25 by Dexter Gilford, head of the Civil Rights Unit in the..."
May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders
Fusebox's Celebration of Avant-Garde Arts Is Still Free, Still Free-Spirited
Fest brings together Christeene, Golden Hornet, and Dexter
"...off. And, Saturday night, Michael C. Hall – of Dexter and Six Feet Under – his band Princess Goes..."
April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests
Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings
"...may still be fulfilled. At the D.A.'s press conference, Dexter Gilford, who leads the office's Civil Rights Unit, said,..."
Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response
Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement
"...potential criminal misconduct. At the D.A.'s press conference yesterday, Dexter Gilford, who leads the office's Civil Rights Unit, said,..."
Feb. 18, 2022 News Post 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
"...“Our system depends on trust in the process,” said Dexter Gilford, director of the Civil Rights Unit at the..."
Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...the unit as a supervisor reporting to CRU Director Dexter Gilford, leading the team of three attorneys (JD Castro,..."
July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Brothers by Blood
Cold and slow gang war on the streets of Philadelphia
"...When Philadelphia Daily News columnist Pete Dexter's released his novel Brotherly Love in 1991, he was..."
Jan. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect
Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza
"...they observed” to independently alert the CRU, whose director Dexter Gilford – hired by Moore and retained by Garza..."
Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team
New hires emphasize accountability, empathy
"...still be handled by the Civil Rights Unit. There Dexter Gilford, who was brought in by outgoing D.A. Margaret..."
Jan. 1, 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
"...the first assistant. Currently, the position is occupied by Dexter Gilford, who was brought in by Moore and is..."
Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Family of Man Killed by APD Sues the City
Ajay Griffin did not point a gun at officers, attorneys claim
"...called this account into question. In a letter to Dexter Gilford, director of the Travis County District Attorney's Civil..."
Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Checking In: Alex Coke Plays Saxophone In His Driveway
ATX tenor titan stops, looks, and listens – then blows!
"...read. Sophisticated Giant, Maxine Gordon’s book about her husband, Dexter Gordon, isn’t only a great book about the man,..."
July 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability
Justice comes slowly
"...reviewed the case today with my civil rights director [Dexter Gilford], and we believe the investigation has progressed to..."
June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
2019 Sees Decline in Texas Executions
Still, concerns of the fairness and accuracy of the state's death penalty system remain
"...federal courts. (Three, the report notes, received multiple reprieves: Dexter Johnson, Ruben Gutierrez, and Patrick Murphy.)..."
Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Death Watch: Mark Soliz Hopes One Stay Leads to Another
Death row inmate argues fetal alcohol spectrum disorder renders him unfit for execution
"...Court of Appeals stayed the execution of mentally disabled Dexter Johnson, another Texas death row inmate is hoping for..."
Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Death Watch: Crutsinger Seeks Last-Ditch SCOTUS Appeal
Following the Aug. 21 execution of Larry Swearingen, Crutsinger could be the fifth Texan killed this year
"...Earlier this month, however, the 5CA granted Dexter Johnson a last-minute stay based on new arguments that..."
Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Death Watch: 11 Face Execution in Coming Months
A quiet summer gives way to a deadly fall
"...be executed between tonight's (Aug. 15) scheduled killing of Dexter Johnson and Nov. 20...."
