The Common Law

My Lawyer Won't Return My Call

"...has violated these rules or has otherwise engaged in misconduct, you may report this information to the State Bar..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Ronnie Earle: Prosecutions of Elected Officials

"...1979: Travis Co. Commissioner Bob Honts (Dem): official misconduct and bribery. Pled to a misdemeanor, misapplying county property,..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Bucking the System

Erik Moebius Faces Possible Disbarment

"...U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, claiming that the judicial misconduct has been "augmented and assisted by what appears to..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

The Full Moon Lights Up Luck Reunion

Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, surprise guests usher in an eclipse

"...apparently on a comeback tour following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault in 2022 against frontman Win Butler, performed..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...fire the commander resulted in “multiple sustained allegations of misconduct,” an APD spokesperson said without specifying what allegations were..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Most of Austin’s Police Oversight Investigators Are Former Law Enforcement. Advocates Fear They Can’t Be Impartial.

Civilian oversight pro: Ex-cops investigating cops is common

"...complaints division at OPO – where allegations of officer misconduct are collected and investigated – reveals that five of..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Contract, Court Ruling to Settle Lingering Police Oversight Questions

In the courtroom and the bargaining room where it happens

"...civilians should have to investigate Austin police officers for misconduct is finally drawing to a close – more than..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Chronicle Dropped From Sexual Servitude, Trafficking Lawsuit

Judge points out evidence of the paper’s involvement is lacking

"...that the paper “did not benefit from Black’s [alleged] misconduct, did not participate in Black’s misconduct, and did not..."

Aug. 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Police Chief Finalists Meet the Public

City Manager T.C. Broadnax will soon announce his pick

"...begin performing its job of investigating officers accused of misconduct; the future of a years-long effort to transform the..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...wants to keep its records of discipline for sexual misconduct and violence by students secret. Two years after a..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...NYPD, where he racked up more than two dozen misconduct allegations over 30 years (with one allegation substantiated)...."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...Police Department’s use of a G file (confidential police misconduct records). Another provision they opposed doubles the amount of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...city is able to independently investigate those accused of misconduct are among the top issues city staff and the..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...has been standard practice – state law requires some misconduct records be made public by request, but it allows..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...of his Austin Police Department personnel records relating to misconduct investigations, but prosecutors won't; after half a day of..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

San Marcos Police Contract Negotiations Are Back On

Local advocates get a win

"...for Hartman ever since. He was fired for unrelated misconduct in 2022...."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive

Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?

"...file,” often described as a “black box” where police misconduct records are kept hidden from the public; and it..."

Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...leaders joined Democrats in expressing their revulsion at the misconduct that led to Floyd's death in police custody in..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge

Judge Hunter Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...ruled differently, while noting "the current climate [concerning sexual misconduct] across this country."..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Disappointed in Council

"...any other nominee would represent our concerns about police misconduct. Mayor Adler, in delivering his obviously prepared argument (which..."

May 15, 2015 Postmarks

OPM Report: Probable Cause for Concern

Latest report on police complaints reflects a troubling increase

"...the current trend continues, the number of Austin police misconduct complaints filed in 2013 will rise for the first..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...were made in response to alleged "erroneous decisions, other misconduct, personal bias against the litigants or attorneys, or violations..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Did Ott Hide Ethics Study From Council?

Many employees don't believe city has a strong ethical culture, 2010 survey shows

"...the four primary target measures – pressure, observation of misconduct, reporting of misconduct, and retaliation – the City performs..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Will Texas Do Better?

First things first: Who's taking over the jurisprudence committee?

"...anticipate legislation addressing discipline for prosecutors who engage in misconduct, such as the deliberate withholding of exculpatory material. Lawmakers..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Memory Lapse?

Former district attorney doesn't remember much about prosecuting an innocent man for murder

"...testing of the bandana – did engage in any misconduct related to Morton's wrongful conviction. Ander­son, Davis, and Bradley..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bradley Draws Challenge

Dem candidate throws hat in D.A.'s race

"...of an ongoing inquiry into whether prosecutorial or police misconduct were responsible for Morton's conviction and life sentence. Former..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reed Appeal Unearths Grisly Details on Fennell

Jimmy Fennell has a frightening history of violence against women – yet he's not the one on death row

"...$100,000), "other evidence of Mr. Fennell's violent and sexual misconduct has come to light." The appeal includes copies of..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shoot the Messenger!

VA tries to fire whistle-blower doctor

"...Instead, they called for an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Van Boven – allegations which, curiously, began to..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Naked City

Withhold federal money until police resolve race crisis, group demands

"...address APD's "systematic practice of racial discrimination and police misconduct."..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The state attorney general tells the city what it already knew.

"...11, 2002. A "document relating to an officer's alleged misconduct may not be placed in his civil service personnel..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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