Pigs Are Flying: State Judicial Conduct Commission Taking Action Against Keller

The Judicial Conduct Commission takes action on Keller complaint

"...The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has charged Court of Criminal..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

State Commission Considers Keller's Fate

Keller's execution-day decisions under microscope again

"...would seem that Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller still doesn't believe she made any mistakes on..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Did Patterson Violate Judicial Ethics?

Former state Rep. Glen Maxey says Patterson violated code of conduct

"...Former Austin Democratic state Rep. Glen Maxey this morning filed a complaint with..."

Nov. 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

No Excuses for Keller's Conduct, Attorneys Argue

New filings suggest judge is shirking responsibility for inmate's death

"...Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has taken no responsibility for her role in..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Headline on Patterson Misleading

"...Dear Editor, As a longtime fan of The Austin Chronicle, I was distressed to..."

March 23, 2010 Postmarks

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...spent 35 days in a county jail. That's roughly one-sixth of a 180-day sentence for a determination of direct..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...to recommend voting down any and all proposed Texas constitutional amendments (there have been more than 500 since 1876),..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Ethics Commission Fines Hecht

Texas Supreme will have to pay $29,000 fine for accepting a donation larger than the law allows, and for failing to report it

"...has been fined $29,000 for accepting a large in-kind donation (in the form of a discount on legal fees)..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Marriage Equality Rights on Trial

Texas' Supreme Court should issue a ruling by June

"...The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments last Wednesday on the legality of Houston's spousal benefits policy, which grants..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Callous Keller Strikes Again

Judge lies in zeal to send convict to the death chamber.

"...If you happened to read the Oct. 4 San Antonio Express-News article on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals’..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Burnam Calls for Impeachment of Killer Keller

State Rep. Lon Burnam wants the Texas House to impeach Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon "Killer" Keller

"...While the state's Commission on Judicial Conduct still has not yet weighed..."

Feb. 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Persecuting Judge Sharon Keller

Keller says case against her highlights injustice in system. No joke.

"...Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Sharon Keller says the fact that she is still having..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Public Humiliation Is Punishment Enough

Ruling backs leaving Judge Sharon Keller in office

"...According to State District Judge David Berchelmann, Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding..."

Jan. 20, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Keller Safe From Impeachment...For Now

Lon Burnam pulls impeachment resolution, but says he'll file again in 2011 if necessary

"...With the hours winding down, Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Ft. Worth, last evening pulled his resolution calling..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hits Keep Coming for "Killer" Keller

Public invited to speak Monday in favor of impeaching presiding judge

"...Poor Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals...."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Maxey Files Ethics Complaint Against Patterson

Did judge tell the truth?

"...Democratic activist and former state Rep. Glen Maxey on Monday filed a complaint with..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge 'Killer' Keller to Face Trial

Bad karma over refusal to hear appeal of death row inmate

"...half after a group of lawyers complained about her conduct to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the commission..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Primary Post-Mortem

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct dismisses complaint against judge

"...Patterson Partly Cleared..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Points Fingers

Keller tries to salvage her judicial career

"...Responding to charges brought against her by the State Commission..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SCJC to Keller: Consider Yourself Warned

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct hands down its ruling on Judge Sharon Keller

"...Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has been handed a "public warning" by the..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller

Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide

"...As more than one observer has pointed out, Sharon Keller the defendant is..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...nail in its 2008 coffin this week, naming the once-powerful and currently obsolete Talmadge Heflin to lead the state..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Keller Can Consider Herself Unwarned

Curtain finally closes on Keller case

"...rap, but you can't beat the ride. So it's gone for Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Killer' Keller Digs Herself Deeper

The courthouse doors might close at 5pm, but Judge Keller's problems won't quit knocking

"...Nearly two dozen legal ethicists have signed on to a declaration filed Tuesday with the State Commission..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Patterson Responds to Ethics Complaint

"...Third Court of Appeals Judge Jan Patterson says that charges filed against her with the State..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Case That Never Closes

SCJC seeks reconsideration of Keller ruling

"...this story to bed forever, the saga of Judge Sharon Keller has reared its ugly head once more. A..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keller Keeps Foot in Courtroom Door

The judge continues to fight 'warning' issued by SCJC

"...Sharon Keller, the controversial presiding judge on the state's Court..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...bright spot for the future of the Cactus Cafe: On April 2, Friends of the Cactus Cafe representative Reid..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature

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