21-year-old man free on multiple felony bonds accused of committing capital murder when he should be in court
Last December, FOX 26 told you 21-year-old Devan Jordon was charged with capital murder in Sandoval's slaying. After a closer look at court documents, we made a troubling discovery.
FOX 26's Randy Wallace awarded 'Journalist of the Year' by Houston Police Officers' Union
Randy Wallace, one of our veteran investigative reporters, who leads FOX 26's Breaking Bond series, received the first-ever ‘Journalist of the Year’ award by the Houston Police Officers' Union.
Judge lowers 20-year-old capital murder defendant's bond to $50,000; now he's accused of killing someone else
Even though Criminal District Court judges can deny bonds to capital murder defendants, we have found more than 110 capital murder suspects free from jail on bond. At least four of them are accused of killing someone else while out on bond.
Misdemeanor court judges get earful from Harris County DA, State Senator regarding crime problem
Whitmire, who is running for mayor, and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, didn't hold back when discussing how misdemeanor court judges play a part in our ever-growing crime problem.
Convicted sex offender on the run after judge grants him 5 bonds for human trafficking
A convicted sex offender free from jail on five felony bonds for charges involving human trafficking is now a wanted fugitive.
'You are a disgrace,' Former Harris County commissioner blasts Democrats over crime wave
Harsh words and heavy pressure is being aimed at Harris County leaders over the ongoing failure to lower violent crime, as alleged killers keep bonding out of jail.
Houston city council member aims to hold judges granting felony bonds accountable
In our ongoing series Breaking Bond, one city council member has taken unprecedented steps to hold judges accountable for granting several felony bonds to repeat violent offenders.
Making the Case: The right to bond and how it works
With our continued coverage of crime and public safety in the Houston area and many arrested bonding out, FOX 26 speaks to former police officer, judge, and attorney Charles ‘Big Angry’ Adams to learn more on this trend and how the bond system exactly works.
In-depth look at two repeat violent offenders accused of taking 2 lives in one week while free on bond
In August 2021, Humphrey was freed from jail with a personal recognizance bond for a terroristic threat charge. He never returned to court but picked up two felony assault charges.
Breaking Bond: In-depth look at alarming number of people out on bond in Harris Co. for multiple DWI charges
In the first 11 days of this year, court records show 11 people have already picked up their second DWI charge and judges are doing nothing to stop them from driving.
In-depth look at 142 defendants free from jail on multiple felony and/or PR bonds who are now accused killers
The Texas constitution gives judges the right to deny bond to defendants charged with capital murder. But some district court judges are granting bond to capital murder suspects at an unprecedented and alarming rate.
Parents of murdered La Marque woman speak emotionally after suspect husband's suicide
Parents of La Marque murder victim Savannah Paschal spoke at an emotional news conference after her husband, who was on the run and charged in her murder, was found dead from an apparent suicide in Florida.
What's Your Point? Crime and Public Safety in the Greater Houston area (FULL SHOW)
Amid an ongoing crime wave public safety in the Bayou City enduring a genuine decline as murders rise, accountability falls jail in crisis, court dockets are clogged by a local judiciary prioritizing the rights of criminals over the well-being of innocent victims with the community sense of security and free fall. And an unprecedented number of citizens are arming themselves against the threat. With the rule of law under assault, what can be done to turn the tide? FOX 26's Greg Groogan speaks with a panel of experts to learn more.
One on one with Crime Stoppers Andy Kahan talking about Breaking Bond
When it comes to the root cause of violence and lawlessness in greater Houston - no voice has been more urgent, compelling, and ultimately effective than that of Crime Stoppers victim advocate, Andy Kahan.