Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Astroworld Deaths and Injuries
The tragic crush at the Astroworld Festival that left concertgoers dead and injured in Texas this month resulted in multiple lawsuits. Police... Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Halts Texas Execution over Religious Adviser Concern
The issue of how religious advisors can attend condemned prisoners might seem like a trivial one. However, it has now led to... Read More
Violent Crime Rates Spike in Many Texas Cities
Urban centers across the United States have recorded spikes in violent crime over the last year. Texas is no exception. Fort Worth,... Read More
Bill Cracks Down on Bail for Violent and Sexual Crime Defendants
Defendants who are charged with violent or sexual crimes may find it more difficult to bond out of jail pretrial following legislation... Read More
Parole Delays Result in Deaths in Texas Prisons
Texas’ prisons were dangerous places before COVID-19 swept through them in 2020 and 2021. The coronavirus killed hundreds, including some inmates who... Read More
Police Drop Charges Against Two Juveniles over Texas Mass Shooting
Mass shootings are tragic, high-profile, and often chaotic. The pressure is on police to make arrests quickly after shootings. On occasions, law... Read More
John Oliver Brands Heat in Texas Prisons a “Deadly Situation”
Inmates have fought in the courts against excess heat in Texas prisons for years. Now TV host John Oliver has raised the... Read More
Texas House Passes Police Reform Bills Linked to George Floyd Murder
Police reform bills were introduced across the country after the shocking death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year. Texas was no... Read More
DPS Probes Date Rape Allegations on Texas Capitol Staffer
Date rape allegations are taken very seriously by authorities, particularly if a drug is used. In Texas, the authorities are investigating allegations... Read More
Court Throws Out Execution of Raymond Riles After 45 Years on Death Row
A defendant’s mental illness makes him or her less morally culpable of a crime and should be taken into consideration as a... Read More