Parents of teen killed at graduation party asks why judge freed suspected killer
On June 6, police say BJ Taylor was shot to death at a graduation party by 18-year-old Omari Sykes an admitted gang member.
Criminal Dist. Court judge frees repeat offender with 4th felony bond days before his capital murder trial
“Where was Mr. Calhoun? That’s what brings us to why we are doing this segment,” said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. “Lord knows where he is because he wasn’t in court.”
25-year-old man free on a PR bond for allegedly beating his infant son, now accused of killing his daughter
“This 1-year-old defenseless child is now the 119th victim of a defendant whose been released on multiple felony or PR bonds,” said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. “It’s reprehensible.”
Texas Democratic torpedo of Republican election bill likely to be temporary
After shocks still cascading across the Texas political landscape after House Democrats torpedoed a controversial "election security bill" with a quorum denying walk-out in the final hours of the legislative session.
Harris Co. has no idea how many defendants free from jail on multiple felony, PR bonds are wanted fugitives
Several Harris County Criminal District Court Judges are allowing these criminals and scores of others to do just that.
Bond denied for man accused of murder while already out on bond
Police say 26-year-old Dornell Jenkins killed a man and shot a child while already out on bond.
Breaking Bond: One year after 80-year-old grandmother is murdered by a repeat violent offender
You would think the savage murder of 80-year-old Rosalee Cook a year ago would have been a call for action for Harris County’s Criminal Justice System.
Major felony bond reform passes Texas House
On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Texas House responded with final passage of HB-20, a measure which will make it much more difficult for defendants with a criminal history of violence to gain bond.
Breaking Bond: 2 babies now motherless because judge allowed repeat offender to remain free on multiple bonds
182nd Criminal District Court Judge Danny Lacayo has eight defendants now charged with taking a life while free on multiple bonds.
Breaking Bond: Judges who allowed defendants to remain free on bond that ended with deadly consequences
What do six criminal district court judges have in common? They allowed at least six defendants in their courts to remain free on multiple felony or PR bonds until they were charged with killing someone.
New proposed law could mean immediate parole eligibility for over 20,000 violent offenders
If House Bill 1805 passes, it could mean some big changes for violent prisoners.
Breaking Bond: What the Governor, Lt. Governor think about revolving door at Harris Co. criminal courthouse
In our ongoing series Breaking Bond, we’ve told you how since 2018, 105 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.
Some question why report on bail reform left out violent crime data committed by offenders freed from jail
105 flags have the names of people police each say were killed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.
Breaking Bond: even defendants accused of murder get yet another felony or PR bond to freedom
“He didn’t just shoot him, he did an overkill,” said Bridgette Wright Corey’s aunt.
24-year-old accused cop killer free from jail on one of the largest bonds ever made in Harris Co.
24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.
Shocking statistics revealed during Senate hearing for bill aimed at stopping repeat violent offenders
A new bill is being sponsored to address repeat violent offenders committing new crimes while out of jail on multiple felony or PR bonds.
Breaking Bond: 19-year-old free from jail on 11 bonds goes on alleged armed robbery crime spree
In our latest report of 'Breaking Bond', FOX 26 Reporter has more on one teenager who was out on 11 bonds goes on an alleged armed robbery spree.