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Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheld
Read full article: Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheldGerald Goines, the ex-Houston officer found guilty of murder in the Harding Street raid, is pushing for a new trial.
Ex-Houston PD officer convicted in Harding Street raid deaths transferred to TDCJ prison unit
Read full article: Ex-Houston PD officer convicted in Harding Street raid deaths transferred to TDCJ prison unitGerald Goines, the former Houston Police Department narcotics officer convicted and sentenced to 60 years for his involvement in the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog, has been transferred to prison.
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raidA former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
Former Houston officer found guilty of murder in deaths of couple during Harding Street raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer found guilty of murder in deaths of couple during Harding Street raidGerald Goines, an ex-Houston narcotics officer, has been found guilty of felony murder in the 2019 Harding Street raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict in Harding Street murder trial
Read full article: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict in Harding Street murder trialThe Harding Street murder trial is reaching its climax as closing arguments are set to begin for ex-Houston PD narcotics officer Gerald Goines.
Autopsy photos shown in Goines trial for deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Autopsy photos shown in Goines trial for deadly Harding St. raidDay eight of the Gerald Goines murder trial sees the prosecution questioning the defense's move to admit officer statements collected during the investigation of the deadly Harding Street raid.
HPD detective says no evidence Gerald Goines fired firearm during deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: HPD detective says no evidence Gerald Goines fired firearm during deadly Harding St. raidThe trial for ex-HPD officer Gerald Goines continues, with Detective Lujan taking the stand to discuss his probe into the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid that left Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog dead.
Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimony
Read full article: Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimonyOn the fourth day of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines' murder trial, new revelations emerged about potentially crucial, yet missing, body camera footage from the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raidGerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.
THE BENCH: Gerald Goines murder trial for deadly Harding Street raid to begin Monday
Read full article: THE BENCH: Gerald Goines murder trial for deadly Harding Street raid to begin MondaySix years after the tragic Harding Street Raid that left a Houston couple dead, the trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines is set to begin in September. Goines faces murder charges amidst accusations of falsifying information to obtain the no-knock warrant used in the deadly raid. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and updates on this pivotal case in Houston's history.
5 years after deadly Harding Street raid, still no criminal trial for former HPD Officer Gerald Goines
Read full article: 5 years after deadly Harding Street raid, still no criminal trial for former HPD Officer Gerald GoinesIt’s been five years since HPD narcotics officers gunned down homeowners Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Attorney for Harding Street raid victims says family wants ‘answers, transparency and true accountability’
Read full article: Attorney for Harding Street raid victims says family wants ‘answers, transparency and true accountability’Attorneys for the families of two people who were killed during a botched Houston Police Department raid held a news conference Tuesday, continuing to demand justice in their deaths.
Harris County DA’s Office dismisses case against former HPD narcotics officer involved in deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Harris County DA’s Office dismisses case against former HPD narcotics officer involved in deadly Harding Street raidThe Harris County District Attorney’s Office has dropped criminal charges against a former Houston narcotics officer connected to the botched raid at 7815 Harding Street.
2 years after deadly Harding Street raid, family still fights for answers
Read full article: 2 years after deadly Harding Street raid, family still fights for answersHOUSTON – The families of Rhogena Nicholas and Dennis Tuttle said Thursday they are still fighting for answers as to exactly what happened during the botched Harding Street police raid two years ago. Nicholas, Tuttle and their dog were killed Jan. 28, 2019, when police stormed their home. Former Officer Gerald Goines is accused of using bogus information to get the warrant that led to the raid. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also defended HPD, saying the actions of a few should not taint the many. Many civil rights and police reform activists said what happened on Harding Street further highlights the need for outside oversight.
Families of couple killed in Harding Street drug raid sue Houston, police
Read full article: Families of couple killed in Harding Street drug raid sue Houston, policeDennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas along with photos of gunshot holes inside the house on Harding Street where the couple was shot to death by Houston police during a botched raid on Jan. 28, 2019. She helped all her neighbors,” John Nicholas, Rhogena Nicholas’ brother, said at a news conference Thursday. AdAt the time of the Jan. 28, 2019 raid, police had accused Tuttle and Nicholas of selling heroin from their home. Michael Doyle, one of the attorneys for Rhogena Nicholas’ family, said questions remain about how the couple was killed as police have refused to release ballistics reports and other evidence about the shooting. The police department has distanced itself from Goines and Bryant, who’s accused of helping Goines cover up the faulty warrant.
Federal judge rules against Houston in latest Harding Street chapter
Read full article: Federal judge rules against Houston in latest Harding Street chapterHOUSTON – A federal judge has derailed the City of Houston’s efforts to push a civil lawsuit regarding the deadly botched raid on Harding Street in federal court. The family is seeking to secure records from the Houston Police Department, including ballistic, as well as interviews with those involved in the deadly raid that killed Tuttle and Nicholas on Jan. 28, 2019. Every step of the way they are obviously happy that the court says no, we are not going to let this stay covered up. KPRC 2 Investigates exposed the botched raid was built on a fabricated warrant in February 2019. The deadly incident has resulted in several federal and state criminal indictments of HPD officers from that night, including murder charges for former narcotics officer Gerald Goines.
State lawmakers, Harding Street families to discuss HPD narcotics audit at site of deadly raid
Read full article: State lawmakers, Harding Street families to discuss HPD narcotics audit at site of deadly raidHOUSTON Texas lawmakers and family members of the two people killed in police raid more than a year ago will discuss Thursday a recently released audit of the Houston Police Departments narcotics division. Since then, a total of six officers and one civilian have been charged in connection with the raid. Prosecutors have said the warrant used to raid the home was obtained by an officer who lied on an affidavit. An audit released Wednesday showed there were more than 400 errors across more than 200 cases brought by the narcotics division. Wu said the lawmakers will also discuss legislation stemming from the raid that they plan to file in the next legislative session.
Ogg: Case involving George Floyd was among Goines cases being reviewed by prosecutors
Read full article: Ogg: Case involving George Floyd was among Goines cases being reviewed by prosecutorsHOUSTON – A 16-year-old drug case involving George Floyd was among the hundreds of cases connected to ex-Houston police Officer Gerald Goines that are being reviewed by prosecutors, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Cases involving Goines were questioned after he was charged with murder and tampering with a government record in connection with the 2019 raid on a Harding Street home that ended with officers shooting and killing Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. County prosecutors have said they anticipate having to clear more than 100 cases involving Goines. Ogg said Floyd’s case was among the cases that prosecutors were working to clear. Floyd’s case is also among the 14,000 cases involving the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division that are also being reviewed, Ogg said.
91 additional drug convictions connected to officer charged in Harding Street raid to be overturned
Read full article: 91 additional drug convictions connected to officer charged in Harding Street raid to be overturnedHOUSTON – Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday that nearly 100 more defendants who were convicted as part of a case made by former Houston police Officer Gerald Goines will be cleared. Goines has been charged with murder and tampering with a government record following the botched Harding Street raid that left Rhogena Nicholas, Dennis Tuttle and the couple’s dog dead. As a result of the investigation into the raid, Ogg said prosecutors have reviewed several of Goines’ cases and will be overturning at least 91 additional convictions. “We will continue to work to clear people convicted solely on the word of a police officer who we can no longer trust,” Ogg said. According to Ogg, 73 cases where Goines was the only witness were previously overturned.
Grand jury makes ‘unprecedented’ visit to the site of deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Grand jury makes ‘unprecedented’ visit to the site of deadly Harding Street raidHOUSTON – KPRC 2 has learned a grand jury has visited the Harding Street site, where a deadly shootout with Houston Police Department happened in January 2019. KPRC 2 saw Harris County Constable Precinct 1 deputies and representatives from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office at the home. Transported via shuttle, the grand jury was taken inside the home for approximately a 20-minute tour. A botched January raid at a home on Harding Street led to a months’ long investigation and three people charged in connection with the deaths of Rhogena Nicholas and Dennis Tuttle. "That the grand jury is given an opportunity to see Rhogena and Dennis’ home is welcome news, but we also know that an independent forensic evaluation of the Harding Street incident is vitally necessary.”
Top stories of 2019 (#5): Harding Street raid prompts extensive investigation, multiple federal charges
Read full article: Top stories of 2019 (#5): Harding Street raid prompts extensive investigation, multiple federal chargesTwo former Houston Police Department officers, Gerald Goines and Steven Bryant, and the neighbor who called 911, Patricia Garcia, are all accused of federal crimes. Twenty-seven pending cases involving officers Goines and Bryant were eventually dropped. The FBI also launched a civil rights investigation into the botched raid in February. If convicted of federal charges, Goines faces up to life in prison. Bryant is charged with falsifying records in a federal investigation.
‘I screw up’: Read Goines’ notes to investigators about deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: ‘I screw up’: Read Goines’ notes to investigators about deadly Harding Street raidHOUSTON – Gerald Goines, the former Houston police officer charged in connection with a deadly police raid earlier this year, admitted that he screwed up, according to his handwritten notes that are part of court records released last week. The 10-page document includes notes Goines wrote to investigators who were questioning him after the Jan. 28 raid that ended with the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. On page seven, Goines wrote:“I screw up because I made a buy without the correct manpower out there. Goines, who is accused of lying on documents that were used to obtain the warrant for the raid, was released Thursday after being granted bail by a federal judge. In addition to federal charges, Goines faces two counts of murder at the state level.
Ex-HPD Officer Gerald Goines secretly released after being granted $150,000 bail
Read full article: Ex-HPD Officer Gerald Goines secretly released after being granted $150,000 bailHOUSTON – Gerald Goines, the former Houston police officer charged in connection with the deadly Harding Street raid, was secretly released Thursday after being granted bail a day earlier. The U.S. Marshall’s Office told KPRC 2 Goines was ushered out of the Harris County Jail at some point Thursday morning. A Magistrate Court judge blocked the bail after prosecutors raised concerns that Goines may be a flight risk. BACKGROUND: What’s in the federal indictment for Gerald Goines, Steven Bryant and Patricia Garcia? In addition to federal charges, Goines also faces two counts of murder that were filed against him at the state level.
Woman accused of calling 911 in Harding Street raid enters not guilty plea, granted bond
Read full article: Woman accused of calling 911 in Harding Street raid enters not guilty plea, granted bondHOUSTON – Two Houston police officers and the woman who called 911 are facing federal charges in connection with the botched Harding Street raid. According to court documents, the three lied about happenings at the home on Harding Street, which led to the raid that left Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicolas dead. Bryant is accused of lying about investigating the home and seeing the heroin Goines' reportedly bought from the home, according to court documents. Garcia appeared in federal court Thursday and entered a not guilty plea. She must have verifiable employment and she must reside her mother’s home on Harding Street with a third party in the home for her to be released to.