What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Ken Ervin stood before a group of reporters this past..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Teng) are among the indicted. Accord­ing to defense attorneys Ken Ervin and Doug O'Connell (who are representing eight of..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...to receive fair trial. Defense attorneys Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin don't define that market or its boundaries, but..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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.

"...District Attorney José Garza and his perennial critics, attorneys Ken Ervin and Doug O'Con­nell. On Feb. 7, Garza used..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature 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

"...himself with a knife. In that case, DeSilva was taken into custody and hospitalized without incident. In May 2019,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...were still capable of a decorous response: Taylor's attorneys Ken Ervin and Doug O'Connell joined Austin Police Association President..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Holds Back Info on Officer-Involved Shooting as Union Plays Hardball

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...Attorneys Ken Ervin and Douglas O'Con­nell submitted a petition on April..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...Doug O’Connell and Ken Ervin, who represent Taylor along with several other Austin..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecutors in Christopher Taylor Trial Question Impartiality of APD Investigation

The prosecution rests

"...But Taylor's attorneys Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin asked Mireles to break department protocol and allow..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...interview requested by SIU, he brought Doug O’Connell and Ken Ervin, the two attorneys representing him in trial now...."

Oct. 30, 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

"...duty in 2019; Taylor's defense counsel, Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin, are also representing a number of the other..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature 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

"...to a grand jury. Those attorneys, Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin, are also defending Bretches, whose case will still..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...County District Attorney José Garza said: "Today we have taken a significant step towards justice. ... My heart continues..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...was fatally shot. Taylor's defense attorneys, Doug O'Connell and Ken Ervin, opted to reserve delivery of their opening arguments..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...too prejudiced against Taylor. Defense attorneys Doug O’Connell and Ken Ervin don’t define that market’s boundaries, but ask that..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...Police Chief Brian Manley, the Austin Police Association, and Ken Ervin and Doug O’Connell, the defense attorneys representing Gentry..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...Although a trial was held in Travis County, Ken Ervin – Taylor’s other defense attorney – left open..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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 the prosecution and..."

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

"...O’Connell also told jurors he and co-counsel Ken Ervin would ask the other officers who confronted Ramos..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer

Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos

"...to deliver their opening arguments after prosecutors did, instead reserving their time for a later point in the trial...."

Oct. 23, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where?

It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

"...the October start date was that Taylor’s defense attorneys Ken Ervin and Doug O’Connell have another trial set to..."

June 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...the process began, members of the public interested in observing the proceedings – including this reporter – were denied..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...to toss the case out altogether. Travis County prosecutor Ken Ervin spent the three days arguing that Kleinert was..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

APD and City Hall Try to Get Their Eighth Street Protest Stories Straight

Cops in trouble?

"...no additional officers have been formally disciplined for actions taken during the May 2020 protests since that time."..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature 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

"...in coming days for seriously injuring protesters over the weekend of May 30-31, 2020. Police union president Ken Casaday..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

"...to win a conviction yet again. In a statement, Ken Ervin and Doug O’Connell said that prosecutors could proceed..."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Christoper Taylor Murder Trial Means New Trial in 2024

Taylor killed Michael Ramos in 2020, D.A. will retry case

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Christopher Taylor Will Face Trial in September for One of Two Murder Cases

Taylor accused of murder in Ramos, DeSilva cases

"...the Dec. 13 hearing, one of Taylor’s defense attorneys, Ken Ervin, argued that the state should first try the..."

Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Defense Rests in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Closing Arguments Begin

Jurors visited site where Michael Ramos was fatally shot

"...parking lot eyeing the potential path Ramos could have taken in his Prius – around officers, through two trees,..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death

Seating jury was easier than expected

"...Taylor’s defense attorneys, Doug O’Connell and Ken Ervin, had been concerned it would not be possible..."

Oct. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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