Another sex offender found to be released on PR bond after being found competent
For the third time, we find a registered sex offender getting a PR bond, or get out of jail free card, shortly after being found competent.
For the third time, we find a registered sex offender getting a PR bond, or get out of jail free card, shortly after being found competent.
FOX 26 finds third sex offender freed from jail on PR bond after competency was restored
We thought the first defendant we found was a fluke. Now with three convicted sex offenders freed on PR bonds, it begs the question how many more are out there?
We thought the first defendant we found was a fluke. Now with three convicted sex offenders freed on PR bonds, it begs the question how many more are out there?
Man with multiple convictions for indecent exposure granted PR bond
For the second time in a year, we find a registered sex offender being granted a PR bond or a get out of jail free card shortly after being found competent enough to stand trial.
For the second time in a year, we find a registered sex offender being granted a PR bond or a get out of jail free card shortly after being found competent enough to stand trial.
Man with 25 convictions for indecent exposure gets PR bond shortly after being found competent
A man with 25 convictions for indecent exposure was granted a PR bond.
A man with 25 convictions for indecent exposure was granted a PR bond.
Man accused of committing horrendous acts while posing as funeral director violates bond, no action taken
262nd Criminal District Court Judge Lori Chambers Gray set Javian Major's bond at just $10,000 last year. Even with all he's accused of doing, she's yet to raise it a dime.
262nd Criminal District Court Judge Lori Chambers Gray set Javian Major's bond at just $10,000 last year. Even with all he's accused of doing, she's yet to raise it a dime.
Man accused of committing horrendous acts while posing as funeral director violates bond
A 26-year-old man accused of committing horrendous acts while posing as a funeral director continues to violate bond conditions and the court has done nothing to stop him. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
A 26-year-old man accused of committing horrendous acts while posing as a funeral director continues to violate bond conditions and the court has done nothing to stop him. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
21-year-old defendant shows up 3 times to court as a wanted fugitive, not arrested
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
Defendant shows up 3 times to court as a wanted fugitive, not arrested
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
A 21-year-old defendant showed up three times to a misdemeanor courtroom as a wanted fugitive and wasn't arrested.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26 following bill signing
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace following the signing of historic bail reform for the state of Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace following the signing of historic bail reform for the state of Texas.
Texas Governor, Lt. Governor will be in Houston Tuesday to sign strongest bail reform package into law
Come September 1, what judges and magistrates can do, will change drastically.
Come September 1, what judges and magistrates can do, will change drastically.
Freed sex offender with 10 felonies allegedly kidnaps woman after being freed from jail on low bond
Based on his criminal history, it wasn't a question of whether Arcade Comeaux get charged with another felony, but when.
Based on his criminal history, it wasn't a question of whether Arcade Comeaux get charged with another felony, but when.
Sex offender with 10 felonies allegedly kidnaps woman
A 40-year-old registered sex offender with ten felony convictions was free from jail on a bond for less than a month when police say he kidnaped a woman.
A 40-year-old registered sex offender with ten felony convictions was free from jail on a bond for less than a month when police say he kidnaped a woman.
Nearly 30,000 defendants were granted PR bonds since 2022, many with extensive criminal records
Personal recognizance bonds are meant for first-time offenders and low-level misdemeanors. But we've found career criminals, and even a registered sex offender, being granted numerous PR bonds.
Personal recognizance bonds are meant for first-time offenders and low-level misdemeanors. But we've found career criminals, and even a registered sex offender, being granted numerous PR bonds.
Breaking Bond: 28,000 defendants with extensive criminal history receive PR bond since 2022
We've discovered since 2022 almost 30,000 defendants, some with an extensive criminal history, have received a PR bond.
We've discovered since 2022 almost 30,000 defendants, some with an extensive criminal history, have received a PR bond.
Long-time Houston media member hospitalized after alleged drunk driver hits her head on
A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver.
A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver.
Houston media member struck by alleged drunk driver already out on bond
On this week's Breaking Bond, a familiar face to some working members of the Houston media is hospitalized. This is after being hit by a 23-year-old man out on bond for DWI.
On this week's Breaking Bond, a familiar face to some working members of the Houston media is hospitalized. This is after being hit by a 23-year-old man out on bond for DWI.
Man out on bond for DWI involved in drunken crash
A long-time Houston photojournalist was recently driving on the Gulf Freeway when she was hit head on by a wrong-way drunk driver. And get this, he was already out on bond for another DWI.
A long-time Houston photojournalist was recently driving on the Gulf Freeway when she was hit head on by a wrong-way drunk driver. And get this, he was already out on bond for another DWI.
Abbott pushing for bail reform
Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday afternoon hoping to get the state's constitution changed. It would give felony court judges more discretion, but also more accountability.
Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday afternoon hoping to get the state's constitution changed. It would give felony court judges more discretion, but also more accountability.
Governor Abbott in Houston pushing for bail reform
The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.
The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.
Some Texas elected officials trying to change state constitution
Governor Greg Abbott will be in Houston on Wednesday drumming up support for a change in the state's constitution, giving felony court judges more discretion.
Governor Greg Abbott will be in Houston on Wednesday drumming up support for a change in the state's constitution, giving felony court judges more discretion.