Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...earlier summary judgment in favor of Casar, and granted sanctions of nearly $100,000 against Pressley and her attorney, David..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Judge Sanctions Austin Attorney Omar W. Rosales

Years of “creating strife and perpetuating lies” came back to haunt Rosales

"...contained within a 49-page order delivered Dec. 7. The sanctions include payback for billable hours, business expenses, and legal..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail

Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM

"...election officials and others that he will consider “criminal sanctions” against voters (and “third parties”) using voting by mail..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...and one of her attorneys, David Rogers, should pay sanctions for baseless claims in the election contest lawsuit filed..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Rules Laura Pressley Election Challenge “Moot”

Protracted case comes down in favor of Council Member Greg Casar

"...“moot.” The court overruled the lower court’s grant of sanctions against Pressley. Casar was re-elected to Council from District..."

Jan. 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

More Trouble for Hopkins

Suspended APD officer incurs new sanctions

"...away, but the exiled cop is already considering future sanctions. Last month, Hopkins received an email from Asst. Chief..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Candidate From Brown & Root

As Halliburton CEO, Dick Cheney and his employer made millions on government projects.

"...increase revenues for the company, Cheney has lobbied against sanctions that are considered part of America's strategic interests. For..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pressley: Further Unto the Breach

Defeated Council candidate continues appeal

"...District 4 City Council Member Greg Casar, despite judicial sanctions that could cost her $165,000 in penalties before the..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

We're Not Naive

"...horrendous toll on the Iraq people due to the sanctions isn't being covered in U.S. media. The Chronicle has..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of 11th & Congress to protest the continued economic sanctions against Iraq. "Our main interest is to educate the..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Pressley Sanctioned

Judge imposes sanctions for a "frivolous" lawsuit

"...There were several strange moments in last week's sanctions hearing in the Pressley v. Casar election contest lawsuit;..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

America has engaged in a long-term strategy, through three presidential administrations, to take over the Iraqi people whom we've made helpless from a ruthless form of bio-warfare.

"...because we are not allowed [due to the U.S.-imposed sanctions] to get the equipment to conduct a proper survey,..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Point Austin: Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...

A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same

"...for being former President Bill Clinton's spokeswoman for economic sanctions against Iraq, not to mention Clinton's pre-Bush-invasion war of..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Wentworth v. Van de Putte

The senators from San Antonio tell very different stories of re-redistricting.

"...Wentworth, R-San Antonio, in defense of the Senate Republicans' sanctions imposed this week (on top of the fines imposed..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...reading "Iraqi Children Are Suffering" and "Millions Murdered by Sanctions," about a dozen members of the American Friends Service..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

Los Hermanos/The Brothers

How the Cold War divided a family, while music kept them connected

"...separated by 60 years of U.S. and Cuban travel sanctions. They yearn to play and eventually record together but..."

May 28, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...from discouraging voters to request mail ballots or threatening sanctions...."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court

"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary

"...January federal District Judge Robert Pitman awarded fees and sanctions to three people who had been defendants in Connor’s..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Waging Peace

Our politics favors war as a first option

"...In exchange, the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries (Germany, Russia,..."

April 10, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Accusing Others of Behavior You Can't Control in Yourself

"...that he would use them again. With regard to sanctions, in the period between the November 2000 election and..."

Jan. 29, 2007 Postmarks

Capitol Chronicle

The imposition of probation is the latest attempt of the GOP leadership to put minority senators in their place.

"...R-Houston, proposed a "motion in writing" to reaffirm the sanctions voted in August, but to suspend further execution pending..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...low crime rate. But the war and subsequent economic sanctions have devastated the nation. The economy is crippled. The..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

"...gave a dire report on the impact of economic sanctions on the people of Iraq. Like other opponents, Dr...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Attempts by the anti-sanctions group Campaign for a Just Peace in the Middle..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

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

"...that building’s twin facility – the Jeanne Meurer Intermediate Sanctions Center, called the ISC. The new building is conceived..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Vexatious Litigant" Madeleine Connor Prepares to Take the Bench

Here comes the judge!

"...confirmed the federal financial claims (primarily attorneys fees) and sanctions against her, Judge Robert Pitman wrote in part: “Repeated..."

Oct. 29, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed

Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election

"...celebrated the TSC's decision not to uphold the financial sanctions imposed upon her and her attorney by the lower..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...2014, there were nearly 18,900 infractions and only 39 sanctions. Worst of all, in 2013, state authorities took action..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...Casar was without merit. The decision also confirmed financial sanctions against Pressley ($40,000) and her original attorney, David Rogers..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Blix In Austin:

The UN weapons inspector blasts Bush at the LBJ School

"...why did they accept so many years of crippling sanctions if they didn't have any weapons? Well, it's puzzling,..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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