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Fear in the Night

"...overboard when he's discovered in their hideout on an undercover mission; another agent (Brady) goes undercover to try to..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Screens Feature

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...post as "a discussion about how to handle violent cops who repeatedly violate the rights of free humans." She..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...found at the scene," says McNamara. "[Because] you've done undercover buys and other investigation."..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I tried to take photographs of a group of undercover Austin police officers who were trying to instigate violence..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Still Bleeding

APD Officer Jeff White's lawsuit against the department gives new life to allegations of corruption and retaliation.

"...with the officers' abilities to investigate the possibly dirty cops, by thwarting undercover surveillance operations that could either confirm..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shooting Star

"...got busted again last night, and he told the cops he was you. Your brother showed up at my..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...the same as those proposed by his predecessors: more cops, stiffer sentences. But because few police officers and no..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

This Ain't No KOA

Don't Let the Tent Flap Hit You on Your Way Out...

"...to protest its passage. Among the activists, reporters, and undercover police officers present were scores of Austin's homeless population,..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...film stars Powell as Gary Johnson, a professor working undercover for the cops by pretending to be a contract..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to Take on Ken Casaday?

Elections underway at police union

"...election season at the Austin Police Association, and two cops are challenging incumbent president Ken Casa­day for the union's..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Other Worlds Austin Adds Owen Egerton's Latest

Plus sci-fi fest's closing night title, and shorts

"...debts are paid. When Insurance agent Vincent Baumann goes undercover to "sell" activist Lisa Sokulowa on his services, he..."

Nov. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Watch: Meth, Madness, and Death

Capital case tests limits of insanity defense

"...attending officer that he believed both his victims were cops...."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Brian Bosworth is Not Stone-Hearted

The Boz on football, drama and Stone Cold

"...1991 with Stone Cold, a no-brain, all-muscle and guns cops-and-bikers flick, whose cult status earns it a special screening..."

May 4, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...she looked so young, she also served as an undercover narc in a local high school. "I always wanted..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...squares off in a turf war against the local cops. Cast: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Peña and Ray..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Roberts Goes Noir

SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts tries his hand at writin' the pulp way.

"...Devlin, Narcotics Strike Force, was working the morning shift. Undercover surveillance. The neighborhood? Tough as a three-dollar steak," Roberts..."

Oct. 15, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...the facts of the case: how in 1999, an undercover drug string by contracted officer Tom Coleman resulted in..."

March 14, 2008 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Disgraced former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling, picked up by cops this weekend in New York after reportedly tearing at..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

More Bad Blood

Chief Knee announced an investigation into Jimmy Chapman's testimony; it should probably start with Knee's own testimony.

"...The investigators were told by numerous informants (including other cops) that some officers were believed to be involved in..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Bleeding at APD?

"...with the officers' ability to investigate the possibly dirty cops by thwarting undercover surveillance operations...."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tulia's Freedom Ride

Activists travel to Tulia for "Never Again!" rally against drug war.

"...hot as it is small. When he learned that undercover agent Tom Coleman had fingered him for allegedly selling..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

Naked City

Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor

"...were convicted on the uncorroborated testimony of a single undercover agent and received sentences ranging from 20 to 300..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

TV Eye

Now that the writers' strike has been averted, the networks feel secure announcing their fall television seasons. Here's a look at what's in store.

"...Fox: COPS (7pm), America's Most Wanted (8pm), Mad TV (10pm)..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Capitol Chronicle

The Legislature enters the home stretch -- two weeks to go.

"...dealing" on the uncorroborated testimony of a single, hired-gun undercover officer, and more recently in Hearne, where 28 drug..."

May 18, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Exile on 48th Street

Attorney General John Cornyn files a lawsuit against the Rio Motel, a bane to the neighbors of this North Central Austin establishment.

"...club and restaurant were even a popular hangout for cops who met there to drink and socialize...."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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The Last Man on Earth

"...kindergarten level. Her coke-whore mom gets arrested by an undercover cop while her stepdad paws her in the motel..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

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Gang Related

"...kill them, pocketing the money each time. The corrupt cops then investigate the crimes, ultimately blaming the murders on..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...writes, directs, and stars in this hard-boiled story of cops and yakuza, a film whose touching blend of deadpan..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...lobbyist, after the session. "It was practically like an undercover investigation. But at least we won't have any more..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Scanlines

"...kindergarten level. Her coke-whore mom gets arrested by an undercover cop while her stepdad paws her in the motel..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Feature

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