Official Oppression

Do APD officers have a pattern of dismissing sexual assaults?

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Grand Jury Indicts Buehler: UPDATE

Misdemeanors only for defying 'lawful orders'

"...public servant. POST HAS BEEN UPDATED TO LINK TO OFFICIAL STATEMENTS..."

April 4, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

APD officer Samuel Ramirez is convicted of official oppression for forcing a woman to have sex with him while on duty, but a witness's statement may force a mistrial.

"...36-year-old Austin Police Department officer Samuel Ramirez guilty of official oppression, in a case that has been plodding through..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officer Suspended for Excessive Use of Force

Officer Christopher Gray gets 70-day suspension for excessive use of force and acts bringing discredit to APD for his role in September arrest

"...Hernandez. Gray was one of three officers indicted for official oppression for their handling of Hernandez's arrest on Sept...."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officers Cleared in Hernandez Beating Trial

APD still investigating whether policy violations occurred

"...with not-guilty verdicts against two APD officers charged with "official oppression" in connection with the September arrest of 25-year-old..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Officers Charged with Beating, Tasering Handcuffed Man

One resigned last month

"...police officers and one former officer on charges of official oppression in connection with their alleged "mistreatment" of a..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Nov. 4, died at Brackenridge Hospital on Sunday, police officials report. Around 11am Friday morning, police responded to a..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Jason Lockaby was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with official oppression (a class A misdemeanor) and "violation of the..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Unfinished Business at APD?

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

"...hold a public hearing to review a charge of "official oppression" against veteran Detective Howard Staha, following an Austin..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Dems promised to file suit, calling the GOP discipline "official oppression" and a violation of their civil rights. The..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Suit Filed Against Lehmberg

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

"...allows for lawsuits seeking the removal of certain elected officials for official misconduct, incompetence, or "intoxication on or off..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Trouble for Rosemary Lehmberg

Former political rival seeks removal and criminal charges

"...allows for lawsuits seeking the removal of certain elected officials for official misconduct, incompetence, or "intoxication on or off..."

June 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Three Indictments for Austin Cops

Two incidents, three officers

"...of aggravated perjury, assault with bodily injury, abuse of official capacity, and official oppression – a third-degree felony charge..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...• Official filing for next spring's municipal and primary elections began..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

James Baker, Marcus Reed Due in Court

Both former firefighters face charges pertaining to sexual assault

"...22, to address charges of sexual assault, abuse of official capacity, official oppression, and misuse of official information. A..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Cops Go Free

APD acquittal suggests citizens still judge cops by a lower standard

"...another officer yet to be tried) on charges of "official oppression," after their arrest and beating of a handcuffed..."

April 7, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Busted! Maspero Suspended for the Duration

The Williamson sheriff's own deputies say he needs to go.

"...remove Maspero from office for public drunkenness, incompetence, and official misconduct...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...Futrell's confidence in Knee reflects that of most city officials. But officials of the APA -- the organization that..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...city staff to halt its effort to turn the official Downtown Design Guidelines into code requirements. The Commission spent..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Activists, Council Push APD On Body Cam Video Policy

How and when footage is released at question

"...criminal charges including assault, tampering with physical evidence, and official oppression and abuse of official capacity. Pfaff and Petraitis..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Baird To Rule on Recusal From Willingham Hearing

Willingham family seeks posthumous declaration of innocence

"...in to say the science used by Corsicana fire officials and the Texas fire marshal was indeed outdated. Late..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...criminal indictment for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, and official oppression of a woman he detained while on duty..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...In a press release, county officials praised the ruling. The county has been "vindicated," Precinct..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo's Latest Snafu

Illegal workers and sexual assault – just another WilCo contract

"...infractions, ironic as they are, were cited in an official reprimand of CCA by the U.S. Immigration and Cus­toms..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Follmer Fights Back

Fired APD Officer Joel Follmer to seek reinstatement

"...of the city of Austin, and as such not officially covered by civil service law when he was terminated..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...with a slew of solid allegations of public intoxication, official misconduct, and incompetence on the part of Maspero --..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...Jan. 23, just 15 minutes before city officials were set to issue a legally mandated apology to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...they had, officers could have been indicted for assault, official oppression, or deadly conduct...."

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

Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...Public Servant, a felony, and two misdemeanor counts of Official Oppression. They came after APD’s Special Investigations Unit reviewed..."

March 22, 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.

"...with a deadly weapon, assault with bodily injury, and official oppression. Ervin and O'Connell, who represent many of the..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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