Bradley Complaint Dismissed

Bar ends inquiry in record time

"...Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley engaged in criminal misconduct in connection with his handling a post-conviction DNA testing..."

Jan. 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Unfinished Business at APD?

A Monday public hearing will review a woman's "official oppression"

"...orders, they have a duty to report the alleged misconduct to Internal Affairs. Neyens was concerned about possible departmental..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Verde Report: Austin FC, Fans Split on What to Do With Cecilio Domínguez

MLS investigation clears star player of misconduct, but questions linger

"...a suspension and a league investigation into "possible off-field misconduct," which centered on the events of April 8. That..."

May 13, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Death Watch: A Reprieve From Death Row

Clinton Young's death sentence overturned over legal misconduct

"...thinks the CCA hasn't done enough to condemn the misconduct. She explained that although the court made the right..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Spider House Ballroom Will Cease Live Entertainment

Longtime local venue converts to arcade bar following co-owner misconduct allegations, code violations, and artist payment delays

"...news follows a Chronicle cover story detailing alleged sexual misconduct by Dorgan, who is banned from the property (see..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sparks Flying Over Spider House

Owner files suit after sexual misconduct scandal

"...Jeremy Rogers and his wife Tiffany Paciga have launched..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Petition Filed in Willingham Case

Innocence Project alleges misconduct in death row conviction

"...was based on outdated arson forensics and possible prosecutorial misconduct...."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...it, the police department would control investigation of officer misconduct from end-to-end, beginning with what allegations are investigated in..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Panel Emphasizes Need for Prosecutorial Oversight

Michael Morton's case is one of dozens in which misconduct has been alleged

"...Although courts have confirmed that prosecutorial misconduct occurred in 91 Texas criminal cases between 2004 and..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...investigators can go about conducting investigations into complaints of misconduct stemming from complainants...."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...the D.A.'s Office was to prosecute cases of police misconduct; he is quite familiar with the grand jury process...."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...best practices in other states to "prevent and eradicate" misconduct in the Legislature. The latest iteration, approved as a..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...the city to provide confidential records relating to police misconduct investigations – held by the Austin Police Department in..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...Internal Affairs investigations, and the punishments meted out for misconduct. Most officers won't have much or any disciplinary history...."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...agency is tasked with investigating police officers accused of misconduct, though it’s been hampered since 2021 following a successful..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

"...results show the long odds against holding officers for misconduct even in civil court – where the burden of..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Framing the Guilty?

Houston police thought they had their man – so the evidence was no problem

"...innocent. According to the New York-based Innocence Project, government misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions. Equally problematic..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Possible Police Contract Attacked on Two Fronts

Oversight advocates and city workers say it’ll be costly and weaken police transparency

"...preserve the “G file,” where records relating to officer misconduct investigations are kept confidential. They interpret the contract language..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Anthony Graves seeks justice in wrongful conviction case

"...a way to hold Sebesta accountable for the prosecutorial misconduct that sent him to prison for 16 years, a..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Anthony Graves seeking justice for wrongful conviction

"...a way to hold Sebesta accountable for the prosecutorial misconduct that sent Graves to prison for 18 years, including..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

New Suit Filed Against Lehmberg

Former political opponent alleges D.A. engaged in several criminal acts

"...seeking the removal of certain elected officials for official misconduct, incompetence, or "intoxication on or off duty." A lawsuit..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Trouble for Rosemary Lehmberg

Former political rival seeks removal and criminal charges

"...seeking the removal of certain elected officials for official misconduct, incompetence, or "intoxication on or off duty." A lawsuit..."

June 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...and police involved in the Morton case engaged in misconduct – and particularly, whether then-Williamson County District Attorney Ken..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Nichols Execution: Another Texas death row travesty

Prosecutorial misconduct includes hiding crucial witness

"...His is a case plagued by prosecutorial misconduct and incomplete judicial review. Harris Co. officials withheld from..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

How do I file a grievance against an attorney?

"...the State Bar Chief Disciplinary Counsel's office. Allegations of misconduct by an attorney are very serious and are reviewed..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled

Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation

"...judge made a historic decision on the secret police misconduct file known as the “G file,” City Council has..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.

Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control

"...in greater transparency around how APD investigates alleged officer misconduct, the struggle to maintain strong oversight has been constant...."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

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

July 11, 2014 News Feature

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...disclose was a mistake or whether it was prosecutorial misconduct. And I'm really interested in that. And I'm going..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Conduct Unbecoming: Prosecutor Dealt Another Slap

Court finds assistant D.A. withheld evidence

"...found by a court to have engaged in prosecutorial misconduct by failing to turn over evidence favorable to a..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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