Quote of the Week: Rebecca Webber

The Public Safety Commission chair dishes on the police contract

"...– Chair Rebecca Webber, before the Public Safety Commission voted on Monday..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Column

Lawsuit to Come After Elderly Deaf Woman's Arm Allegedly Broken by Jailer

Attorney says she is finally getting a meeting with jail staff

"...Attorney Rebecca Webber has reviewed eight separate videos of the events..."

March 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Public Safety Musical Chairs

Rebecca Bernhardt joins PSC

"...On Monday, Public Safety Commission Chair Rebecca Webber introduced Rebecca Bernhardt as the body's newest commissioner,..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Elderly Deaf Woman’s Lawsuit Over Jailer Breaking Her Wrist Moves Forward

Officers allegedly broke Karen McGee’s wrist after her arrest in 2022

"...broken wrist. “It’s a pretty damning decision,” McGee’s attorney, Rebecca Webber, said. “The judge is pretty clear that what..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...have refused. "Ms. Ramos' perspective is pretty simple," said Rebecca Webber, her attorney. "'You're hurting me when you use..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

When and Why Is It OK for APD to Beat Up Trespassers?

Two Austin police officers caught on video beating an unhoused woman have been cleared of wrongdoing

"...in East Austin. Represented by local civil rights attorney Rebecca Webber, Griffith has filed a lawsuit against the two..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...CRP "toothless" at the Council meeting; current CRP member Rebecca Webber doesn't disagree...."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APD Veteran Says She Told the Truth and Paid the Price

Blue lies matter

"...Rebecca Webber of Hendler Flores Law is representing Ervin and..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Jailer Breaks Elderly Deaf Woman’s Arm After Misunderstanding at Airport

After three days in jail with only Aleve as treatment, she has received surgery

"...McGee's attorney, Rebecca Webber, said she has video showing that the officers..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Executive Oversight: Who's Watching Over City Chiefs?

Public Safety Commission continues probe into harassing behavior

"...city policy. And so after the meeting, PSC Chair Rebecca Webber and Commissioner Noel Landuyt requested a follow-up from..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Timeline Set for APD Audit

Review of sex assault cases to kick off this fall

"...during "one of their August meetings." Outgoing PSC chair Rebecca Webber and commis­sioners Rebecca Bernhardt and Rebecca Gonzales will..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Weight of 20 Tons

What went wrong to kill Bahman Kaman?

"...requests to provide records relating to the case to Rebecca Webber, the attorney representing Kaman's wife. APD also declined..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Committee Versus Commission

Public Safety Chairmen Rossmo and Zimmerman trade invitations

"...form Austin-Travis County Emer­gen­cy Medical Services in the Seventies; Rebecca Webber, a civil rights attorney, also serves on the..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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.

"...Rebecca Webber of Hendler Flores Law took Kirsch's case a..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pressure Grows for Austin to Settle With Protesters Injured by APD

Nearly a dozen of those most seriously injured last summer are suing the city

"...easily wind up taking years to resolve. His attorney, Rebecca Webber of Hendler Flores Law, is calling on City..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Kills Again

Driver fatally wounded after alleged road rage incident

"...from independent investigation." Another prominent Austin civil rights attorney, Rebecca Webber, is representing the Gonzales family. Webber also represents..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...Rebecca Webber, who is representing Bren­da Ramos, said her client..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council to Consider Launching New Investigation Into APD Following Allegations of Racism

Multiple reviews and a "sense of urgency"

"...been billed by city officials as "independent," but Commissioner Rebecca Webber disagreed with that framing, pointing out the contract..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

OSHA Cites Coreslab for Worker Death

Company cited for two violations, totaling $25,868

"...OSHA agrees with Lourdes and attorneys Scott Hendler and Rebecca Web­ber of Hendler Lyons Flores that Coreslab, the Canadian..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?

New police contract places term limits on CRP

"...two current members would be affected by this change: Rebecca Webber, who also chairs the Public Safety Com­mis­sion, and..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...PSC chair Rebecca Webber agreed to remove the agenda item until the..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD

Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly

"...In March, Talley hired Rebecca Webber of Webber Law, who specializes in cases of..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD to Collect More Data

APD will change policy to require numbers for all stop-and-searches

"...of an action item introduced by Public Safety Commissioner Rebecca Webber...."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...work last week; on Friday, April 12, they emailed Rebecca Webber and Holt Lackey, the attorneys representing Liedtke in..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature 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

"...Rebecca Webber and Laura Goettsche, the two attorneys representing Michael..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hays County Jail Inmate Says Guards Crushed His Hand and Deleted Video

He’s suing for more than $1 million in damages

"...Attorneys Karen Muñoz and Rebecca Webber joined Sanchez’s case in 2023, after learning of..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"..."The family wants to know what happened," said Rebecca Webber, who is representing the Gonzales family. "They want..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Family of Man Killed by APD Sues the City

Ajay Griffin did not point a gun at officers, attorneys claim

"...Austin attorneys Rebecca Webber and Scott Hendler are now working with Condon..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...killing him. "It feels like The Twilight Zone," attorney Rebecca Webber – representing Ramos' mother, Brenda – said of..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...Rebecca Webber, who chairs the city's Public Safety Com­mis­sion, said..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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