Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...police chief to formally discipline an officer under criminal indictment while the case is still active, but it’s not..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Documentary

Environmental warnings come with mordant humor and sweetness

"...of empathy at work in the world, and an indictment of the institutions whose dehumanization efforts see no worth..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Hunt

South Korean spy thriller uncovers a history of cruelty and compromise

"...all depicted in grueling manner here. In a searing indictment of both protagonists, they'll stand and calmly observe, only..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Menu

Restaurant satire cuts into class and the culinary arts

"...on the plate (so passé) it feels like an indictment of every food fad that has swept the culinary..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Adil Dghoughi’s Killer Indicted for Murder

Family, advocates' push for justice gets results

"...celebrating something they thought might never occur – Turner's indictment for first-degree murder. Learning of the Feb. 9 indictment,..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

National Champions

Ric Roman Waugh places the NCAA on trial in this chilling sports drama

"...return to big-budget activist cinema. It’s closer to his indictment of the criminal justice system in Snitch and Shot..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Beta Test

Jim Cummings burns the film industry to the ground (and it deserves it)

"...film industry, The Beta Test is an angry, fiery indictment of the toxic culture of Hollywood and show business,..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Police Chief Deposition Sheds Light on Daniel Perry Case, APD Shake-Ups

Strained relations between Austin Police officers, leadership at center of Joseph Chacon's deposition

"...After the indictment, Perry's attorneys, Clint Broden and Doug O'Connell, released an..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Coming Home in the Dark

Brutal New Zealand revenge drama asks if monsters are made or just accidents

"...visceral and the cerebral that Ashcroft balances upon, an indictment of a cycle of powerlessness begetting abuse. Coming Home..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

True story of police killing comes to visceral, dreadful life

"...it does so with visceral immediacy. The phrase “searing indictment” is an overused idiom in the critic’s toolbox, but..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Rematch on the animated court as LeBron joins Team Looney Tunes

"...A New Legacy is nothing more than yet another indictment of the horrid current state of affairs that is..."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Daniel Perry Will Stand Trial for Murder of BLM Protester Garrett Foster

Army sgt. indicted for murder, aggravated assault, deadly conduct

"...BLM supporters have been waiting for the indictment since the evening of July 25, 2020, when Perry,..."

July 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...Attorney José Garza could not confirm or deny the indictment, because state law prevents him from doing so until..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...1) allows these officers to not be under an indictment – like anyone else who shot someone would be..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Another Round

He that drinks fast pays slow in this boozy dark comedy

"...that enhances them. However, Vinterberg’s film is never an indictment of alcohol. Anika (Bonnevie) screams at Martin that the..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Luv Doc: Exposed Flesh

Please remember my disapproval

"...that He thought bananas were a good idea is indictment enough...."

Oct. 18, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

APD Poised for Comprehensive Rape Case Audit

Council members call for "start to finish" review in wake of controversy

"...not even presented to a grand jury for potential indictment...."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

If Beale Street Could Talk

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins adapts Baldwin's tale of love and racism

"...Oscar-winning Moonlight, Jenkins has adapted James Baldwin's searing 1974 indictment of America, If Beale Street Could Talk. While undoubtedly..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Early Voting Begins Monday

Victory for voting rights, political parties (the fun kind), the latest endorsements

"...first state official to run for re-election while under indictment. Paxton's Democratic challenger, Justin Nelson, is highlighting Paxton's unique..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...the daily agenda: knocking Big Pax over his standing indictment for state securities fraud. Speaking of which: Last week..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Generation Wealth

Greed isn't good. But didn't we know that already?

"...any type of overarching narrative, the film is an indictment of capitalism (yusss) and all of us (okay?) for..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Unsane

Steven Soderbergh's big-budget iPhone thrill ride.

"...forget to care about the answer. The film’s underlying indictment of a greedy mental health system precipitating Sawyer’s living..."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...the name found on Loera’s legal documents for the indictment...."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...Legislature. The other shoe to drop may be an indictment: New District Attorney Margaret Moore is consulting with the..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Notes On Kamp: Vote Locally

It's local elections that most affect people's daily lives

"...it was outgoing D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg who secured an indictment against former Austin Police Depart­ment Detective Charles Kleinert for..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Peace Officer

Award-winning doc about police tactics could not be more timely

"...come with the increased militarization of police isn’t an indictment of the film. This trouble is too big for..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

News Roundup: Balancing Act

Grand jury declines to indict officer for Nov. 28 shooting

"...• Non-indictment: A Travis County grand jury declined to issue any..."

July 27, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Gunman

Sean Penn stars as a regretful ex-mercenary in this international game of cat and mouse

"...the film’s first 20 minutes. Likewise, the movie’s veiled indictment of multinational corporate interests that generate unrest in Third..."

March 20, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Breaking: Jackson Shooter Arraigned

Former detective pleads not guilty; trial date is set

"...Judge David Wahlberg read the indictment to Kleinert, which charges him with "recklessly causing the..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Point Austin: Not Again

Racism distorts justice in Ferguson case

"...indict the officers involved. The recent exception is the indictment of former Aus­tin Police Department Detective Charles Kleinert in..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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