Teen catalytic converter thief allowed to remain on probation even after picking up 3 new felony charges
A 19-year-old, once part of a catalytic converter theft ring, continues on probation despite accumulating three new felony charges. This follows a period when Houston topped converter thefts nationally, a crime now deemed a felony with possible prison time.
Family of 22-year-old woman react to decision allowing offender charged with her murder to be free from jail
Cerdarian Thompson has been locked up since he turned himself in last week.
Houston crime: Ex-convict on probation, free from jail on low bond accused of murdering 22-year-old woman
A Houston judge's lenient sentencing decisions may have contributed to a tragic murder, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Fiancée of 31-year-old father of 3 murdered by ex-con free from jail on low bond speaks out
The murder of Jacob Trevino by repeat offender Thomas Briscoe, who was free on a low bond, has left his fiancée, Addyson Bennefeld, and their families grappling with profound loss and renewed calls for reform in the justice system.
Harris County bond system fails to prevent mass shooting tragedy
A repeat offender, granted multiple lenient bonds despite a criminal record, was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that claimed the life of a young man.
32-year-old mother of 4 murdered allegedly by her boyfriend, victim's mother blames Harris County judge
A man accused of killing his girlfriend was out on bond despite multiple domestic violence convictions. The bond was granted by the 180th Criminal District Court.
Texas woman accused of practicing dentistry without license despite probation violations
A woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license, despite multiple probation violations, walks free from court, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Harris County criminal justice system.
Breaking Bond: Judges do little to nothing to defendants who repeatedly violate bond conditions
Defendants in Harris County are repeatedly released on bond despite violating court orders, raising concerns among law enforcement and the public about the effectiveness of the current system.
Breaking Bond: Mark Joshua Hall becomes fugitive after missing second murder trial
Mark Joshua Hall, accused of murdering educator Untorio Jones, has gone missing after failing to appear for his second trial.
Two 20-year-old defendants who led police on chase were free from jail on multiple felony bonds
Two repeat offenders in Houston have been released on multiple bonds despite the district attorney's repeated attempts to revoke their probations. Critics argue that the judge's leniency is putting the community at risk.
31-year-old ex-con free from jail on bond when he allegedly stabbed his neighbor to death
A 31-year-old Houston man was fatally stabbed by a repeat offender who was out on bond despite a lengthy criminal history, raising concerns about bail reform policies.