Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...The survivors’ suit, originally filed in June 2018 by..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...by mail in Texas, the arena has shifted to federal court. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ruled Tuesday that..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Federal Judge Legalizes Vote-by-Mail

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery allows universal vote by mail

"...The lawsuit, one of several pending in state and federal court, was brought by the Texas Democratic Party and..."

May 19, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Accountable to No One

Killing a person for running away and then escaping culpability is indefensible

"...announce that she intends to appeal the decision by federal Judge Lee Yeakel that former Austin Police Detective Charles..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Kleinert Trial to Be in Fed Court

Yeakel rules in favor of defense motion

"...Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled Tuesday, April 28, that..."

April 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Kleinert's Case Dismissed

Judge grants former APD Detective immunity in Larry Jackson shooting

"...to transfer his case from Travis County into a federal court, citing the fact that he was working as..."

Oct. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...Six months after U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dismissed..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Kleinert a Fed?

Former detective argues he should be tried in federal court

"...of former Austin Police Department detective Charles Kleinert to federal court. Kleinert was charged for the July 26, 2013..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Texas Supreme Court Issues Ambiguous Decision on Vote-By-Mail

Rules COVID-19 risk not a “disability" – leaves VBM decision to voters

"...on voting by mail. The Court said lack of immunity to Covid-19 is not a “physical condition” under the..."

May 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

TDCJ: Hearing Loss Isn't A Disability

But a federal judge disagrees

"...Federal Judge Sim Lake has ruled that the Texas Dept...."

Dec. 14, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...whirlwind of court filings and a brief hearing in federal court on Tuesday, April 2, a Nueces County district..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS Denies Appeal in Kleinert Case

Prosecution of cop who killed Larry Jackson Jr. now over

"...summer of 2013 and stalled in Judge Lee Yeakel’s federal court in October of 2015 after Kleinert’s attorneys successfully..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Suicide by Cop

Man shot while trying to commit suicide loses lawsuit

"...to be going his way. William­son Co. sought qualified immunity for Zachary but lost on appeal, and Sparks –..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Willful Ignorance

How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.

"...turn: Kleinert's attorneys filed a motion for removal to federal court, arguing that Kleinert was acting as a federal..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...• Kleinert Seeks Immunity: Testimony concluded Friday in the District Court hearing to..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to do so, the driver was protected by sovereign immunity. The Texas Legislature is soon to pass a bill..."

May 30, 2003 Column

The Silent Witness

One potential witness, Roy Rose, never made it to the courtroom.

"...of court. Prosecutor Darla Davis presented Rose with an immunity deal, but it did not cover the portion of..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...in February, the class action was dismissed by a federal judge who said, basically, he didn't want to get..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...Folsom, who is overseeing the tobacco case from his federal bench in Texarkana...."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Kleinert Rehearing?

D.A.'s appeal in case against former APD officer due May 4

"...to file a motion for a rehearing at the federal appeals court, this time with the court's full roster..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Keller Immune to Justice

'Killer' Keller off the hook for closing courthouse doors

"...According to federal district Judge Lee Yeakel's ruling last week, Court of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...the TMB officials are protected from liability by “sovereign immunity.” (The appeal proceedings have been repeatedly delayed by the..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: The Perps Walk

FISA, Congress, and the rule of law

"...Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, amendments that both broaden future federal authority to engage in unwarranted wiretapping of U.S. citizens..."

July 18, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...the Supreme Court disagreed, applying a standard of "sovereign immunity," which limits government liability in such claims. County Judge..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Common Law

My Old Boss Said What?

"...addition, the Texas Labor Code specifically grants employers limited immunity for disclosing information about a current or former employee's..."

April 27, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...Johnson jab that only requires one shot, and ramped-up federal efforts to get vaccines to retail pharmacies and grocers..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Top 10 Local Stories

"...(See "Top 10 Environ­mental Stories," Jan. 1.) 2) Official Immunity..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

"...A century-old loophole officially known as "Supremacy Clause immunity" allowed former APD Detective Charles Kleinert to escape charges..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar deems it OK to go without the NYC scarves for the summer, and it's hard not to remember a guy whose art is all over you

"...known as Mary-Kate Olsen has refused to cooperate with federal investigators who are delving into the mystery behind Heath..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...Wayne) wrote a bill granting tobacco and alcohol companies immunity against citizens' lawsuits. Consumer groups argued that the bill..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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