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
video

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
video

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
video

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
video

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.

Behind Breaking Bond: Break-ins done during Beryl
video

On this edition of 'Behind Breaking Bond', FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace and his guests discuss the number of defendants charged with breaking into businesses during Beryl and its aftermath. They face enhanced punishment due to committing an alleged crime during a disaster.

Breaking Bond: Woman free after judge's sweetheart deal
video

FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on one woman who has had 16 bonds in her lifetime and is currently out of jail.

2 convicted felons free on bond now accused of burglarizing businesses dealing with Beryl's aftermath

In less than a 48-hour period, more than 30 defendants have been charged with breaking into a business in Harris County. You're going to wonder why two of them were free from jail in the first place.

BREAKING BOND: FOX 26 finds another repeat violent offender on parole granted PR bond for new criminal charges

Being on parole means a defendant is still serving their sentence not behind bars, but in the community. That doesn't stop some judges and magistrates from treating them like first-time offenders.

Another violent repeat offender gets PR bond
video

For the third time in nine months, a repeat violent offender on parole is given a personal recognizance or low cash bond after allegedly committing new crimes. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest in his Breaking Bond report.