Judge candidates seeking your vote ahead of Tuesday runoff primary
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with two judge candidates before the primary runoff election on Tuesday.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with two judge candidates before the primary runoff election on Tuesday.
Study shows misdemeanor bond reform has led to most defendants not showing up for court
A new study is showing some alarming numbers regarding defendants being ordered to show up for court, but don't.
A new study is showing some alarming numbers regarding defendants being ordered to show up for court, but don't.
New study reveals misdemeanor defendants skipped court dates
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains the findings of the study in this edition of Breaking Bond.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains the findings of the study in this edition of Breaking Bond.
Harris County Criminal Court Judge discusses defendants with multiple felony bonds
To date, more than 170 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony bonds.
To date, more than 170 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony bonds.
Criminal District Court Judge addresses bond issue
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace sits down with the first criminal district court judge who agreed to appear on Breaking Bond regarding the current issue of bond for defendants.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace sits down with the first criminal district court judge who agreed to appear on Breaking Bond regarding the current issue of bond for defendants.
At least 171 Harris Co. residents have died needlessly due to courthouse revolving door
Prior to 2019, most criminal district court judges would revoke a defendant's bond if they got charged with another felony crime. But now we have judges who continuously grant bonds to the same defendants repeatedly.
Prior to 2019, most criminal district court judges would revoke a defendant's bond if they got charged with another felony crime. But now we have judges who continuously grant bonds to the same defendants repeatedly.
171 people allegedly killed by offenders out on bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with officials as the number of people killed by offenders out on bond continues to climb.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with officials as the number of people killed by offenders out on bond continues to climb.
Crime victims plead with Harris County leaders for action
"This is not fair. This is like a dream, I want him to come home. I want him home," said Flor Zarzosa, Almendarez's widow.
"This is not fair. This is like a dream, I want him to come home. I want him home," said Flor Zarzosa, Almendarez's widow.
Criminal District Court Judges up for re-election face tough crowd at town hall meeting on crime
During a town hall meeting Thursday night, those in attendance could not ask questions, but that didn't stop some folks from letting the judges know how they felt.
During a town hall meeting Thursday night, those in attendance could not ask questions, but that didn't stop some folks from letting the judges know how they felt.
Bond reinstated again for teen charged with murder of Diamond Alvarez
A judge has reinstated the bond for a teen charged with a deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl while walking her dog. This comes nearly a day after he was placed back behind bars for violating bond conditions.
A judge has reinstated the bond for a teen charged with a deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl while walking her dog. This comes nearly a day after he was placed back behind bars for violating bond conditions.
Motion to recuse questions judges' ability to be impartial in child molestation cases
A jury convicts a man in the 185th Criminal District Court of continuous sexual abuse of a child and gives him the minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Judge Jason Luong announced he thought the jury had returned the wrong verdict.
A jury convicts a man in the 185th Criminal District Court of continuous sexual abuse of a child and gives him the minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Judge Jason Luong announced he thought the jury had returned the wrong verdict.
Local judge faces scrutiny in recent filing
In this edition of Breaking Bond, FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains why one judge is facing scrutiny in a filing.
In this edition of Breaking Bond, FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains why one judge is facing scrutiny in a filing.
FOX 26?s Randy Wallace awarded for Breaking Bond reports
Our very own Randy Wallace was recognized by Crime Stoppers and awarded its annual Houston Heroes Award for his series of stories shedding light on issues with the bail bond system in Harris County.
Our very own Randy Wallace was recognized by Crime Stoppers and awarded its annual Houston Heroes Award for his series of stories shedding light on issues with the bail bond system in Harris County.
Harris Co. Bail Board passes motion requiring minimum 10% bond for certain violent crimes
The Harris County Bail Board has announced they have passed a motion requiring bail bond companies to require a minimum 10% of a defendant's bond amount for certain violent crimes
The Harris County Bail Board has announced they have passed a motion requiring bail bond companies to require a minimum 10% of a defendant's bond amount for certain violent crimes
Push continuing for Harris Co. defendants to have mandatory 10% bond amounts
"People want to know what the hell is going on in Houston/Harris County that you have capital murder defendants out on bond. That's unheard of," said State Senator John Whitmire.
"People want to know what the hell is going on in Houston/Harris County that you have capital murder defendants out on bond. That's unheard of," said State Senator John Whitmire.
Mandatory bond amounts to be discussed on Wednesday during meeting
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more as discussions will take place on Wednesday regarding mandatory bond amounts in Harris County.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more as discussions will take place on Wednesday regarding mandatory bond amounts in Harris County.
Man in charge of Harris Co. computer system that crashed under fire for lying to commissioners
It's still not known exactly how many defendants got out of the Harris County Jail during a four-day period because the computer system, Jweb, crashed while undergoing routine maintenance.
It's still not known exactly how many defendants got out of the Harris County Jail during a four-day period because the computer system, Jweb, crashed while undergoing routine maintenance.
31-year-old man charged with capital murder asks for new bond hearing after waiting 7 years for trial
No one would deny Hurricane Harvey and the pandemic impacted criminal trials. But should it really take seven years for a capital murder defendant to have his day in court?
No one would deny Hurricane Harvey and the pandemic impacted criminal trials. But should it really take seven years for a capital murder defendant to have his day in court?
Computer glitch in Harris Co. prompting release of almost 300 defendants still not fixed
Eight days have passed since nearly 300 defendants were automatically released from Harris County Jail due to a computer glitch, and FOX 26 has learned the Jweb system still has parts and pieces that remain down.
Eight days have passed since nearly 300 defendants were automatically released from Harris County Jail due to a computer glitch, and FOX 26 has learned the Jweb system still has parts and pieces that remain down.
Accused killer posts $1 million bond after charged with 2 capital murders
A man charged with two Capital Murder charges in Galveston and Harris County is out on a $1 million bond and the family of one victim spoke out during a press conference with Crime Stoppers.
A man charged with two Capital Murder charges in Galveston and Harris County is out on a $1 million bond and the family of one victim spoke out during a press conference with Crime Stoppers.