Harris County bond system fails to prevent mass shooting tragedy
A repeat offender, granted multiple lenient bonds despite a criminal record, was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that claimed the life of a young man.
Revolving door of justice: How lenient bonds led to deadly shooting
This shocking investigative report reveals how a dangerous offender was repeatedly released on lenient bonds despite a history of arrests and convictions. The tragic consequences of this failure in the criminal justice system came to a devastating head in a mass shooting that claimed the life of a young man.
32-year-old mother of 4 murdered allegedly by her boyfriend, victim's mother blames Harris County judge
A man accused of killing his girlfriend was out on bond despite multiple domestic violence convictions. The bond was granted by the 180th Criminal District Court.
Mother of 4 allegedly murdered by boyfriend, victim's mother blames judge
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this edition of 'Breaking Bond.'
Texas woman accused of practicing dentistry without license despite probation violations
A woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license, despite multiple probation violations, walks free from court, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Harris County criminal justice system.
Woman accused of practicing dentistry while on probation
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains on this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Breaking Bond: Judges do little to nothing to defendants who repeatedly violate bond conditions
Defendants in Harris County are repeatedly released on bond despite violating court orders, raising concerns among law enforcement and the public about the effectiveness of the current system.
Courts failing to penalize bond violators
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Breaking Bond: Mark Joshua Hall becomes fugitive after missing second murder trial
Mark Joshua Hall, accused of murdering educator Untorio Jones, has gone missing after failing to appear for his second trial.
Murder suspect now fugitive after no show for trial
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this episode of "Breaking Bond."
Two 20-year-old defendants who led police on chase were free from jail on multiple felony bonds
Two repeat offenders in Houston have been released on multiple bonds despite the district attorney's repeated attempts to revoke their probations. Critics argue that the judge's leniency is putting the community at risk.
Breaking Bond: 2 men freed on bond lead police on chase
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on this edition of "Breaking Bond."
31-year-old ex-con free from jail on bond when he allegedly stabbed his neighbor to death
A 31-year-old Houston man was fatally stabbed by a repeat offender who was out on bond despite a lengthy criminal history, raising concerns about bail reform policies.
Defendants serving multiple probations at once
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on one woman who has racked up 18 bonds in under two years.
Woman with 18 bonds on 3 probations in Harris County for separate crimes, she's far from being alone
A Houston woman has managed to accumulate multiple probations for various crimes, repeatedly evading serious consequences despite a history of criminal activity.
Behind Breaking Bond - August 13, 2024
Join FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace, along with Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers, as they talk more about suspects who committed crimes while out on felony bonds.
Behind Breaking Bond - August 7, 2024
Join FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace, along with Andy Kahan, discussing the latest in criminal court cases and bond amounts.
Breaking Bond defendants have their day in court
Only 30 percent of the murder defendants featured on Breaking Bond have had their day in court. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest details on the cases.
Breaking Bond: Man charged with murder in Harris County while out on deferred probation in Montgomery Co.
A Harris County man with a history of criminal charges has been arrested and charged with murder, highlighting concerns about the criminal justice system.
Man charged with murder in Harris County while out on deferred probation in Montgomery Co.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this edition of 'Breaking Bond.'