Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.

"...has mishandled or lost court filings; failed to file grand jury indictments on time; and failed to send temporary..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...Senate by the House (four more, concerning his still-pending indictments for felony securities fraud, were dismissed without consideration). In..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...good on a campaign commitment to bring before a grand jury every law enforcement officer accused of causing death..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...lack probable cause, and involve unlawful manipulation of the grand jury,” as characterized by the State of Texas in..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Greg Abbott Threatens to Pardon Daniel Perry After Murder Conviction

Goaded by Tucker Carlson, the governor looks to step in

"...They spent 16 hours over two days coming to..."

April 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

D.A. Charges Cop in Beating of Handcuffed Man, Displeasing Lawyers Who Rep APD

D.A. responds: You want a hearing? Let’s make it public.

"...Ervin and O'Connell complained that Garza had sidestepped the grand jury process, saying the D.A. "intends to criminally charge..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seeking Justice for the Killing of Alex Gonzales

Gonzales’ mother says, “I will not stop”

"...2021 shooting death of Alex Gonzales. A Travis County grand jury declined to prosecute the officers in late December;..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...kept his campaign promise to bring them before a grand jury, which has issued an unprecedented stream of felony..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...about the Austin Police Department officers indicted by a grand jury convened by District Attor­ney José Garza. The city..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...17 phone call she "felt betrayed" by "so many indictments against police officers," because she "enjoyed a good relationship..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”

"...17 phone call she “felt betrayed” by “so many indictments against police officers,” because she “enjoyed a good relationship..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD and City Hall Try to Get Their Eighth Street Protest Stories Straight

Cops in trouble?

"...far, with more to come – and a special grand jury's indictments of 19 officers, each on two counts..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...22, Travis County District Attorney José Garza unsealed 20 indictments issued by a grand jury against 19 Austin police..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...News of the indictments was preceded by the City Council’s vote to approve..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...to present cases of excessive police violence to the grand jury – some (but not all) of which led..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...A special grand jury indicted Gentry in Jan­uary, along with fellow APD..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Daniel Perry Will Stand Trial for Murder of BLM Protester Garrett Foster

Army sgt. indicted for murder, aggravated assault, deadly conduct

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that a grand jury has indicted Perry for murder, aggravated assault with..."

July 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...counsel Jason Nassour were indicted by a William­son County grand jury on evidence tampering charges...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...Gentry and Chance Bretches, were indicted by a special grand jury on Jan. 20 for aggravated assault by a..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...two dozen, including three that have already resulted in indictments – including the names of those hurt or killed..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...police homicide cases will not be presented to a grand jury until January, when the newly elected D.A. –..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Three Indictments for Austin Cops

Two incidents, three officers

"...A grand jury in Travis County brought indictments on three Austin..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dawnna Dukes Indicted

State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office

"...Dukes, D-Pflugerville, has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury, throwing the fate of the House District 46..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bryan Richter No-Billed

APD officer won't face criminal charges for Breaion King arrest

"...June 2015 arrest of Breaion King. A Travis County Grand Jury decided Thursday that Richter, a six-year veteran at..."

Nov. 10, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Shaken Science

Appeal rests on new research into Shaken Baby Syndrome

"...Doug Lowe manipulated the trial process to elevate the jury's belief in the ruthlessness of the crime. According to..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Lawmakers Continue Anti-Abortion Witch Hunt

State Affairs hearing takes on fetal tissue research

"...other state. In fact, in January a Harris County grand jury decided to indict David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt,..."

April 28, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...after the extended term limit on the McLennan County grand jury expired without their issuing of any indictments...."

April 8, 2016 News Feature

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...Parenthood might be, surprisingly, bad for family planning; a Grand Jury declines to indict two officers involved in a..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

On the Record: Bittersweet Charges

In the end, the facts about the Planned Parenthood case don't really matter to the Texas GOP

"...show the sale of fetal tissue, a Harris County grand jury chose instead to indict the anti-choice activists who..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

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