Bradley Spars With Lawmakers

New head of Forensic Science Commission is all fired up

"...11, the day after the hearing, Austin defense attorney Sam Bassett – the former chairman of the commission –..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jumping the Broom

This urban family rom-com actually has something interesting to say about race and romance.

"...Directed by: Salim Akil. Starring: Paula Patton, Angela Bassett, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Forensic Science Commission Draws Heat

Former FSC chair all fired up over outdated arson science

"...According to Austin lawyer Sam Bassett, the former chair of the state's Forensic Science..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...Sam Bassett, the Austin attorney for BTS, told the Chronicle..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice Can Wait

On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission

"...would seem. "I was surprised at the timing," said Sam Bas­sett, the Austin attorney appointed to represent the defense..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A.G. Ruling on Arson Probe Is 'Just Weird'

Decision hog-ties commission's role in Willingham case

"...fire was accidental. (The complaint also alleged that the same flawed science was used to send Ernest Willis to..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AG Opinion Puts Brakes on Willingham Investigation

FSC may investigate old cases, but not old evidence

"...the panel, including its self-selected chair, Austin defense attorney Sam Bassett, and installed Bradley as the new chair. The..."

July 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Case That Wouldn't Stay Closed

The facts: a tragic house fire, a man executed, a governor under suspicion. Everything else is a mystery.

"...several well-respected members – including the group-selected chair, attorney Sam Bassett, and replacing him with a hand-picked chair, Williamson..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Jordan Smith

sxswf: Even More 'Incendiary'

More from our Q&A with filmmakers Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.

"...We got there early, we actually stayed in the same motel, so I went in there with a tripod..."

March 10, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...Just days before, he'd made the same trek with Foster's father and grandfather for a meeting..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Fort Worth defense attorney Lance Evans to replace Austin's Sam Bassett as the defense bar's representative on the nine-member..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"..."I can't," she says. "My life is not the same anymore."..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...Debra Baker was alive and well," the family's attorney, Sam Bassett, wrote in a court filing. "She was enjoying..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Long-Awaited Testimony Rejects Arson Conclusion

Forensic Science Commission hears expert testimony on Willingham fire investigation

"...Gov. Rick Perry replaced several commission members – including Sam Bassett, an Austin defense attorney whom the panel had..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Pitonyak Case: When is a private-property search justifiable?

Because evidence was illegally obtained, Colton Pitonyak's conviction should be tossed out, lawyers argue

"...a pretrial hearing, Pitonyak's trial attorneys, Roy Minton and Sam Bassett, had argued that Cave's family had entered his..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cleanliness Is Close to Confession

Will a shopping list prove murder?

"...is going to think of Febreze?" said Pitonyak's lawyer Sam Bassett...."

July 2, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pitonyak Trial: From Court TV to You

Jury finds former UT student Colton Pitonyak guilty of "knowingly and intentionally" murdering Jennifer Cave, gives him 55 years

"...Minton and co-counsel Sam Bassett tried gamely to make that point – that..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cave Murder Update

Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in murder of 23-year-old who was dismembered and left in the bathtub of a West Campus apartment last summer

"...the bathtub, a hacksaw lying on her chest. Attorney Sam Bassett, who is defending Pitonyak, argued that all evidence..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Defense Appeal Targets Attorney Minton in WilCo Homicide

Brandon Threet's appeal attorney says Roy Minton dropped the ball

"...aneurysm did not cause McArdle's death. Minton and co-counsel Sam Bas­sett consulted with a general surgeon but never talked..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Ripley, and plays by August Strindberg (Miss Julie) and Sam Shepard (Simpatico)...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Peter Duncan; with Judy Davis, Sam Neill, F. Murray Abraham, Geoffrey Rush...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Masked and Anonymous

The answers to this new Bob Dylan movie are "blowin’ in the wind."

"...Jessica Lange, Luke Wilson, Christian Slater, Val Kilmer, Angela Bassett, Giovanni Ribisi, Mickey Rourke, Chris Penn, Cheech Marin, Ed..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

October Previews

"...D: Sam Mendes; with Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...After reading Sam Martin's latest review of "New American Talent: The Thirteenth..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

Exhibitionism

"...Installation and site-specific sculpture such as Brooklyn artist Richard Bassett's Die Cut #1, an installment of gypsum, cement, and..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...COUNTRY LIFED: Michael Blakemore; with Blakemore, Sam Neill, Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, John Hargreaves. (PG-13, 105..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature