“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...from the left and right as well as apolitical criminals who had used Texas protests as an opportunity for..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Justice Coalition's Chas Moore Keeps Fighting for Black and Brown Lives

"...how it was on June 7, when the Austin Justice Coalition convened its Black Austin Rally and March for..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Want to Be a Justice of the Peace?

County judge accepting applications for visiting justices

"...County Judge Sarah Eckhardt is seeking applications for visiting justices. Only apply if you've got a legal background, but..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Now Is the Time for Justice!

"...a community have not attained racial reconciliation and social justice. Too many of our black and Hispanic young people..."

June 12, 2007 Postmarks

Death Watch: Justice for Whom?

Kent Whitaker never wanted execution for his son

"...that questioned the purity of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's then-current stock of pentobarbital (the state's execution drug..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Progressives Push to Get Justice Reforms on November Ballot

Oliver, Siegel leading campaign to decriminalize pot, end no-knock

"...citizen initiative on the November 2021 ballot that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession in Austin and ban the use..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Price of Justice

"...for the Gabrielle Nestande trial result ["Nestande Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide," Newsdesk blog, Feb. 22]. But if the..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Postmarks

Texas Forensics: Politics vs. Justice

The Forensic Science Commission does what it can under A.G.'s limitations

"...dozen recommendations for the Fire Marshal's Office and other criminal justice stakeholders on how to improve arson investigations –..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...either the Texas Supreme Court or the Court of Criminal Appeals. The mantra of many of the judicial candidates..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...either the Texas Supreme Court or the Court of Criminal Appeals. The mantra of many of the judicial candidates..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...on Nov. 12, they asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to halt the execution to examine testimony from..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...(under appeal), the current case could end in a criminal conviction and even a prison sentence. But Trump’s recent..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Justice for All

"...create a public defender’s office [“In Search of Greater Justice,” News, May 24]. I did want to make one..."

May 24, 2019 Postmarks

“Criminal D.A.” Plan Simmers at County

Commissioners to consider legislative role on Nov. 13

"...County District Attorney and County Attorney offices into a "Criminal District Attorney" remains under consideration at Commissioners Court, with..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...A step in the right direction towards justice: a cisgender, white man was actually facing punishment for..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Closing Time? Attorneys Call for Justice's Head

Public cries foul over Keller's killer instincts

"...the reprimand – or ouster – of Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller, who they argue violated..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice Delayed for Yogurt Shop Defendant

Robert Springsteen has been waiting for 110,764,800 seconds for his appeal to be heard

"...that apparently isn't of much concern to the nine justices of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Texas' highest criminal..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Republicans Dodge Criminal Campaign Finance Bullet

Republican Party of Texas cuts deal with Travis County on corporate money charges.

"...Attorney David Escamilla, the state party last week escaped criminal charges stemming from its use of corporate money during..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Justice Pemberton's Earned Re-Election – Ignore 'Chronicle's Knee-Jerk Call

"...with today's Texas Republican Party. But I do support Justice Bob Pemberton for re-election to the 3rd Court of..."

Oct. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...can't focus on anything because I'm determined to get justice for my son."..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Appeals Court Weighs Plea to 'Correct Miscarriage of Justice'

Rodney Reed's fate goes to Criminal Appeals

"...murder and condemned to die, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals now is tasked with deciding whether he should..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...discrimination by government officials, being denied equal access to justice and protection of the law, and being “failed” by..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...occurred, that Dr. Bayardo missed, is there still any criminal case against Lacresha Murray?..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Liberation and Justice for All

Black Panther William Lee Brent's Exile

"...of explanations -- child abuse, poverty, racism -- for criminal behavior are perceived as excuses. However, on more than..."

June 14, 1996 Books Feature

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...Martindale, Jordan Buckley, the communications director for the social justice group Mano Amiga, turns his car into the small..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What Passes for Justice

"...Dear Editor, When criminals rule, their justice will be criminal. What passes for..."

June 10, 2020 Postmarks

Executing Justice

Larry Robison, a schizophrenic killer whose parents tried to get help for their son but were turned away by state mental hospitals, is scheduled for execution on Friday.

"...in August -- postponed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to give Robison's lawyers a chance to prove..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Point Austin: Justice Too Long Delayed

Fran and Dan Keller continue to wait in vain for their exoneration

"...review, they could begin and end with Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Cheryl Johnson's concurring opinion when the court..."

June 16, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Lone Star (In)Justice

Tales of true crime and made-up mayhem from deep in the heart of Texas

"...work to bring the perpetrators of such deeds to justice. For proof, look no further than the six books..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Justice for All?

New report says misdemeanor court system has serious problems

"...The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has released a new report that details..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

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