Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...terminated, and the imprint shut down, because of a report he filed in May alleging malfeasance by Limón and..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...East 17th Street driving a car that had been reported stolen. Owens was facing a prior charge of auto..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...ground in the video, was later "no-billed" by the grand jury...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• A Travis Co. grand jury on Dec. 13 indicted three officers of the..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Down From the Mountain

There was no snow at Sundance this year, but a strong slate nonetheless.

"...of the husband's sexual reassignment surgery; HBO also produced Grand Jury Dramatic competition winner American Splendor, which is based..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Questions Unanswered

APD suspends Quintana, fires Dunn – but doubts remain about the Nate Sanders II shooting

"...of a nearby AutoZone and was writing up a report when the car drove by; Quintana had been keeping..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...and Mike "Tuffy" Hamilton, R-Mauriceville -- but failed to report all of its financial transactions to the Texas Ethics..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature

APD's Copeland Suspended 90 Days

Oft-mentioned cop disciplined for April detainment

"...and courtesy toward a citizen, and produced an inaccurate report of the incident upon its conclusion. His 90-day suspension,..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...Next week, it seems Council will agree to another injury-related payment...."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

APD Releases Incident Video of Gonzales Shooting

Escalating quickly

"..."other than to say they differ from what's been reported."..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...of the Hendler Flores law firm, asks for a jury trial and damages for the loss of her only..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

Declared innocent, Alfred Dewayne Brown has appealed for compensation due to unjust imprisonment

"...of Paxton's private letter to Hegar – Houston Chronicle reporter Keri Blak­in­ger acquired a copy and reported on its..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...career as a public defender in Del Rio (Texas RioGrande Legal Aid) and subsequently played the same role in..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Paxton Indicted

Grand jury slaps AG with three felony charges

"...Kent Schaffer informing The New York Times that the grand jury had actually sealed the indictments early in the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carter Shooting: Attorney Challenges Official Story

Family attorney challenges official version of Carter shooting

"...evidence – including the Internal Affairs investigation and the report from the police monitor – to be publicly released...."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...free: On Oct. 29, the Texas Attorney General's Office reported to federal District Judge Lee Yeakel that the state..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

The Tomstown Tom-Toms

The DA snaps back at "harassment" by GOP attack dogs

"...to release certain documents that he said would compromise grand jury secrecy or would identify subjects of the investigations..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...A Travis Co. grand jury returned an indictment of Austin Police Officer Scott..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

True Crime and Punishment

True crime writer Suzy Spencer interviews fellow true crime writer Vanessa Leggett about how she snatched the record for the longest contempt of court imprisonment of a journalist in United States history.

"...to be jailed for refusing to cooperate with the grand jury, despite having previously helped the federal investigators. I..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Books Feature by Suzy Spencer

Judge on Trial

County Court at Law No. 5 Candidates Want Aguilar Out

"...Cutright, at political functions, pushes copies of the offense report as if they were campaign flyers touting his own..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dancing About Architecture

Bye, Bye Clubs

"...at his former home on October 2. According to reports, the one-time booker of bands like Extreme Heat, manager..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Me No Kissy Ass

"...on him and he's not shy about fending off reporters...."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Remember the Angle

Familiar Props and Tired Stories at the Alamo

"...drug dealers and prostitutes -- the kind of aggressive reporting that makes a local daily's reputation...."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Naked City

"...• A Travis Co. grand jury indicted former Convention Cen­ter Director Robert Hodge on..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...but neither officer was indicted by a Travis Co. grand jury that reviewed the incident...."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a lawsuit seeking Maspero's ouster was set for a jury trial. Last week, a district court judge ruled that..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sophia King: Is the Case Closed?

The city should have known its report couldn't bring "closure" in the Eastside shooting death.

"...the city well in the hullabaloo over the secret report of the independent investigation into the shooting death of..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...was abusing the powers of his office. One news report from that time period alleged that Bullock was spending..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

John Wayne vs. Atticus Finch

Dueling D.A.Candidates Differ on Punishment and Prevention

"...the film displayed in his campaign office on Rio Grande Street...."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...1) April 22: Tatum Report Paints Bleak Picture Prompted by controversy that arose at..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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