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.

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.

Defendants serving multiple probations at once
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FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on one woman who has racked up 18 bonds in under two years.

Behind Breaking Bond - August 13, 2024
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Join FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace, along with Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers, as they talk more about suspects who committed crimes while out on felony bonds.

Behind Breaking Bond - August 7, 2024
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Join FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace, along with Andy Kahan, discussing the latest in criminal court cases and bond amounts.

Breaking Bond defendants have their day in court
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Only 30 percent of the murder defendants featured on Breaking Bond have had their day in court. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest details on the cases.