Graves Prosecutor Under Misconduct Review

The Texas Bar has found 'just cause' to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former D.A. Charles Sebesta Jr. for his 1994 capital prosecution of Anthony Graves.

"...has found "just cause" to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta Jr...."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Graves Prosecutor Under Misconduct Review

Charles Sebesta rejects innocence finding in 1994 prosecution

"...has found “just cause” to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta, Jr...."

July 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...Police Chief Brian Manley has disciplined 11 officers for misconduct that took place during the May 30 and 31..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

University of Texas Pledges a Harder Line on Sexual Misconduct

UT Pres Fenves: "If a faculty or staff member commits these acts, the consequences will be clear"

"...disciplinary records of those not terminated for such sexual misconduct, while preserving the privacy of the survivors...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Group Accuses Morton Prosecutors of Gross Misconduct

Group files grievances with State Bar

"...Whether the lawyers or police engaged in misconduct at the time of Morton's prosecution has been the..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...who has spent her entire academic career studying police misconduct investigations. Over the past 13 years, Schwartz has written..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...home addresses, family member names, etc.) and evidence from misconduct investigations that did not result in discipline. Supporters of..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...Department officials move to slowly open up the police misconduct black box known as the “G file,” labor negotiations..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dan Welcher Leaves Butler School Over Sexual Misconduct Charges

Article cites multiple instances of inappropriate behavior

"...to the article and assuring the recipients that "sexual misconduct will not be tolerated at the Butler School of..."

Oct. 2, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Panel Recap: Sexual Misconduct in the Music Industry

The many dimensions of bringing #MeToo to music

"...discussion in her data- and account-driven exposé of sexual misconduct’s deep integration in the music industry...."

March 16, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SAFE Tackles Work Misconduct

Austin nonprofit launches initiative to train workplaces on fostering “zero-violence environments”

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD Dismissal: Religion, Incompetence ... or Psychological Misconduct?

Forced resignation of officer raises questions about APD procedures

"...to share her conclusions with him, amounted to professional misconduct. (Perez testified that he filed a complaint with the..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Did APD Review Panel Fumble Sexual Misconduct Complaint?

The Police Monitor's panel seemingly misses the point of the Lucy Neyens case.

"...that "acts bringing discredit" include Neyens' allegation of sexual misconduct -- that this was the 10-year-old policy the panel..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

The G file has its day in court

June 19, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

Seven more on leave as D.A. reviews May 30-31 incidents

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Spider House Sexual Misconduct Saga Goes to Court

Judge hears motion to dismiss co-owner's defamation suit

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

UT Investigates Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Sen. Charles Schwertner

State senator accused of lewd texting to grad student

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Spider House Co-Owner

From Facebook post to public statement ...

Oct. 27, 2017 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Jimmy Fennell Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Sexual Misconduct

The former Georgetown Police sergeant's conviction casts doubt on his innocence in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ten Years Later, Police Misconduct Case Goes Public

Austin's police-review panel hears Lucy Neyens' allegations of "official oppression" against Detective Howard Staha.

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UT Commits to New Sex Discrimination Policies

Policy overhaul was spurred by protests organized by the student-led Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

"...fall to conduct a review of the university's sexual misconduct policies – delivered its first round of recommendations to..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

"...– elimination of a secret file where some police misconduct records had been kept...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

San Marcos’ Police Contract Battles Heat Up

New contract tosses out previously included reforms

"...to make San Marcos police officers more accountable for misconduct...."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...is also the scene of alleged incidents of sexual misconduct and harassment, dating at least as far back as..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Bill of the Week: Prosecuting the Prosecutors

DAs oppose proposal to expand criminal liability

"...file a grievance with the State Bar, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, appears poised to pass, but a measure that would..."

April 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

"...Per a recent audit, Austin police misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Cecilio Domínguez's Mysterious Suspension Overshadows Winning Austin FC Form

MLS has launched an investigation into “possible off-field misconduct”

"...April 8, "pending an MLS investigation into possible off-field misconduct." As of Wednesday, the league had yet to offer..."

April 15, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

More WilCo Maneuvering in Morton Case

Bradley trying to pull plug on investigation?

"...to pull the plug on an investigation into possible misconduct by his office? That depends on who you ask...."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Whitmire files bill to protect wrongfully convicted

"...for filing with the State Bar grievances alleging prosecutorial misconduct...."

Feb. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rampart

Woody Harrelson reunites with the director of The Messenger to create this portrait of a very dirty cop.

"...from the Rampart division were implicated in corruption and misconduct. The movie Rampart takes its title from that scandal,..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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