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.
Man charged with 2 capital murders in Harris, Galveston Co. posts $1 million bond
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.
Full Video: Crime Stoppers press conference on Capital Murder suspect bonding out of jail
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.
County officials pointing fingers as computer glitch led to almost 300 defendants being released
When FOX 26 asked for the list of defendants released, the Sheriff's Office and the DA's office pointed at each other. Finally, the sheriff's department said an open records request had to be filed, which gives them 10 business days to turn the information over or fight it.
When FOX 26 asked for the list of defendants released, the Sheriff's Office and the DA's office pointed at each other. Finally, the sheriff's department said an open records request had to be filed, which gives them 10 business days to turn the information over or fight it.
State senator, police union share outrage after nearly 300 Harris Co. suspects freed by computer glitch
As first reported by FOX 26, the automatic release of nearly 300 criminal suspects following a computer system malfunction has triggered a cascade of protests from top elected leaders.
As first reported by FOX 26, the automatic release of nearly 300 criminal suspects following a computer system malfunction has triggered a cascade of protests from top elected leaders.
State senator shares outrage after nearly 300 Harris Co. suspects freed by computer glitch
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares powerful reaction from Senator John Whitmire after hundreds of Harris County criminal suspects were set free due to a computer glitch.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares powerful reaction from Senator John Whitmire after hundreds of Harris County criminal suspects were set free due to a computer glitch.
Close to 300 defendants in Harris Co. Jail automatically released due to computer glitch
"In my 25 years, I've never seen a system go down like this," said criminal defense attorney Emily Detoto.
"In my 25 years, I've never seen a system go down like this," said criminal defense attorney Emily Detoto.
Close to 300 defendants put in jail over three-day period automatically released following glitch
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains how almost 300 defendants were automatically released due to a computer glitch.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains how almost 300 defendants were automatically released due to a computer glitch.
BREAKING BOND: More Criminal District Court judges lowering bond amounts for accused murderers
"His bond was reduced not once, but twice. It's hard to see a judge doing that," said Corey's mom. "It's Judge Josh Hill, 232 Criminal District Court."
"His bond was reduced not once, but twice. It's hard to see a judge doing that," said Corey's mom. "It's Judge Josh Hill, 232 Criminal District Court."
Elected officials try to shift blame in violent crime from judges to bail bonding industry
Last week, Harris County Commissioners Court took aim at the bail bonding industry saying it was part of the reason for the rise in violent crime. Why? For not requiring defendants to pay 10% percent of the bond amount.
Last week, Harris County Commissioners Court took aim at the bail bonding industry saying it was part of the reason for the rise in violent crime. Why? For not requiring defendants to pay 10% percent of the bond amount.
Mother accused of abandoning 4 children in Spring posts bond, father still in jail
Officials say a mother accused of abandoning her four young children in a Spring neighborhood has posted bond Saturday, nearly a day after she was arrested.
Officials say a mother accused of abandoning her four young children in a Spring neighborhood has posted bond Saturday, nearly a day after she was arrested.
County judge's plan to require 10% bond for violent offenders fails to pass
It was a tough loss for Garcia, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and others hoping to force bail bonding companies to require defendants to pay 10% of their bond.
It was a tough loss for Garcia, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and others hoping to force bail bonding companies to require defendants to pay 10% of their bond.
Harris County Bail Bond meeting March 9, 2022
Unedited portion of Bail Bond Board Meeting regarding a 10% requirement on bonds for violent crimes. Item # 6 on the Harris County Bail Bond Board's March meeting agenda was discussion and possible action regarding bail bond securities premiums and requiring bail bond companies to collect a minimum percentage of bail before posting a surety bond. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo begins the public comments section about 7 minutes into the recording.
Unedited portion of Bail Bond Board Meeting regarding a 10% requirement on bonds for violent crimes. Item # 6 on the Harris County Bail Bond Board's March meeting agenda was discussion and possible action regarding bail bond securities premiums and requiring bail bond companies to collect a minimum percentage of bail before posting a surety bond. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo begins the public comments section about 7 minutes into the recording.
Criminal district court judge grants low bond to murder suspect with criminal history
Based on his lengthy criminal history in Louisiana, Coffee pretty much ignores what judges have to say, officials said.
Based on his lengthy criminal history in Louisiana, Coffee pretty much ignores what judges have to say, officials said.
Man accused of murder granted low bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains in this week's edition of 'Breaking Bond.'
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains in this week's edition of 'Breaking Bond.'