Proposed law that would stop judges from freeing violent offenders from jail one step closer to reality
The proposed law would clarify to judges that they do have the discretion to revoke a defendant's bond if they pick up a new criminal charge.
The proposed law would clarify to judges that they do have the discretion to revoke a defendant's bond if they pick up a new criminal charge.
Proposed law stopping judges from freeing violent offenders from jail one step closer to reality
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains what the new law could mean for repeat violent offenders.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains what the new law could mean for repeat violent offenders.
Sister of man murdered at the alleged hands of repeat violent offender appears before Harris Co. Commissioners
Seck, and others concerned about crimes committed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds, attended Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting
Seck, and others concerned about crimes committed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds, attended Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting
Judge frees repeat violent offender by granting 16 bonds, takes no action against convicted sex offender
A Harris County Criminal District Judge has freed a repeat violent offender by granting him a total of 16 bonds. That same judge took no action against a convicted sex offender who's now a wanted fugitive
A Harris County Criminal District Judge has freed a repeat violent offender by granting him a total of 16 bonds. That same judge took no action against a convicted sex offender who's now a wanted fugitive
Harris County Criminal District County Judge freed repeat violent offender by granting him 16 total bonds
A Harris County Criminal District Judge has freed a repeat violent offender by granting him a total of 16 bonds. That same judge took no action against a convicted sex offender who's now a wanted fugitive. FOX 26 Houston?s Randy Wallace tells us more in his ongoing Breaking Bond segment.
A Harris County Criminal District Judge has freed a repeat violent offender by granting him a total of 16 bonds. That same judge took no action against a convicted sex offender who's now a wanted fugitive. FOX 26 Houston?s Randy Wallace tells us more in his ongoing Breaking Bond segment.
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.
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.
Parents of Houston murder victim outraged alleged killer is out on bond
The parents of a 17-year-old boy killed at a graduation party are upset that the 18-year-old who allegedly killed their son was out on bail in no time.
The parents of a 17-year-old boy killed at a graduation party are upset that the 18-year-old who allegedly killed their son was out on bail in no time.
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.”
“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.”
“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.
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.
Breaking Bond series catches Gov. Greg Abbott's attention
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
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.
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.
Police say 26-year-old Dornell Jenkins killed a man and shot a child while already out on bond.
Bond denied for man accused of murder
A 26-year-old man is accused of firing 16 shots, killing one man and injuring a small child while already out on bond. Another judge denied him bond after being accused of the murder.
A 26-year-old man is accused of firing 16 shots, killing one man and injuring a small child while already out on bond. Another judge denied him bond after being accused of the murder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.