Death Watch: Father Forgave, Texas Doesn’t

Sarah Walker’s dad asked for mercy for his daughter’s accused killer

"...his forgiveness for Kosoul Chanthakoummane, the man found guilty of murdering his daughter, Sarah Anne Walker, 14 years earlier..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...are even willing to get caught riding around North Texas with three prostitutes in their whip. Rounding out the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...Two contested races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hampton Runs for Republican-Dominated Court

Dem candidate has extensive experience with death penalty cases

"...fray for the first time as a candidate, Austin criminal defense attorney Keith Hampton on Nov. 4 filed paperwork..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Do Better?

On recusals, straight-ticket voting, and a bifurcated judiciary

"...Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston) that would address the problem of politics infecting the judiciary. Don't expect any of them..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Executing Inmates at Near-Record Pace

Aug. 7 execution date set for inmate who claims mental retardation

"...Continuing a pace of executions that, if it holds, would nearly tie 2010's..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Keeps Grip on High Court

Austin attorney loses bid to break lock

"...In the statewide race for Place 6 on Texas' highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Dose of Integrity for Texas Criminal Justice

The Court of Criminal Appeals has created an Integrity Unit – but can the CCA really be part of the solution when it's so much a part of the problem?

"...late April, during a Capitol press conference in advance of a daylong meeting of stakeholders – cops, judges, lawmakers,..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: The Quality of State Killings

Why is the TDCJ so reluctant to test death drugs?

"...Friday's news that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stayed Jeffery Wood's execution –..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...candidate Bill White and the House delegation were wiped off the map. In 2014, it was déjà vu all..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Last-Minute Appeals on Skinner Execution

Skinner denied access to DNA testing

"...human hairs attached – found next to the body of victim Twila Busby, who had been bludgeoned to death...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Third Court Turns Bright Red

Dem Diane Henson loses her seat But Keith Hampton isn't giving up

"...won all four balloted seats on the influential Third Court of Appeals, turning the entire court red save for..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Conflicts of Interest

What to do when your appelate attorney's headed to work for the D.A.?

"...again after a year in which the total number of state-sanctioned killings (seven) was the fewest since 1996, when..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion for stay of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Final Appeals: Powell Set to Die June 15

Powell supporters join in last attempts to spare his life

"...Almost certainly, barring an unanticipated act of official state mercy, David Lee Powell will be executed..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...told you about key races for Congress and the Texas Legislature. And at the end of the ballot, you'll..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Perversion of Judiciary

"...had occasion to be counsel for defendant at a criminal trial proceeding. Imprimis, my empathies are squarely with the..."

Oct. 8, 2019 Postmarks

Rodney Reed Case Back in Court

Death row inmate's attorneys file brief seeking hearing on evidence

"...Rodney Reed death penalty case is back in federal court. On Dec. 22, 2009, lawyers for Reed filed a..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: A Taste of Freedom

Thanks to those who fought for justice – the fight continues

"...to Hardwick's opening sniff at the daily grind, few of us in fact drift into journalism for the money...."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

UT Profs Argue Death Penalty Cases Before Supreme Court

In an unusual set of legal circumstances, UT Capital Punishment Center co-director argues to justices that they should refrain from ruling on cases he previously brought to them

"...When Robert Owen, co-director of UT's Capital Punishment Center, stood before the United States..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Death Watch: Supreme Court Halts John Henry Ramirez's Execution Over Religious Freedom Appeal

Court will hear Ramirez's case for pastor's touch during execution this fall

"...put to death on Sept. 8 for the killing of Corpus Christi convenience store clerk Pablo Castro in 2004...."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Is Memory Hijacking Texas' Justice System?

Eyewitness identification methods based on false assumptions about memory are putting innocent people behind bars

"...Edwin Colfax, the director of state reform campaigns for nonprofit the Justice Project, broke..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Some died, some walked

"...1) SANDERS SHOOTING EVERLASTING We posted the city-redacted portions of the KeyPoint Government Solutions report critical of the Austin..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...are the deciders. And every single day, every one of us needs to step outside and take some action..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...In the latest episode of the legal donnybrook over voting by mail in Texas,..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...Frustrated by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Ruling to Name Death Drugs

State will appeal decision

"...The Texas Department of Criminal Justice took a hit last Friday..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Orders Change to Camping Ban Ballot

Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council changes ballot language

"...Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council has made two changes to..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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