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Q&A: KPRC 2 exclusive interview with DA Kim Ogg after ex-HPD officer sentenced in deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 exclusive interview with DA Kim Ogg after ex-HPD officer sentenced in deadly Harding St. raidIn a landmark decision, former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years for his role in the deadly Harding Street raid.
Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jail
Read full article: Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jailA woman is dead after being struck by a wanted suspect who was fleeing from police in a vehicle on the south side of Houston.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg hands case against County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to AG Ken Paxton’s Office
Read full article: Harris County DA Kim Ogg hands case against County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to AG Ken Paxton’s OfficeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said it's the fair way to go.
Primary Election results for Harris County District Attorney Race: Kim Ogg vs. Sean Teare
Read full article: Primary Election results for Harris County District Attorney Race: Kim Ogg vs. Sean TeareIn Harris County, voters had cast their ballot in the District Attorney race during the March 5, 2024 primary elections.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg files for reelection
Read full article: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg files for reelectionHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has filed for reelection for a third term as the county’s district attorney. She filed for the Democratic Party ballot on Wednesday.
Embattled Nueces County prosecutor joins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Embattled Nueces County prosecutor joins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted CruzTargeted by local conservative activists, Mark Gonzalez joined an increasingly crowded 2024 primary — a move that triggered his resignation as district attorney.
Trump asks top Georgia court to disqualify election probe prosecutor and toss grand jury report
Read full article: Trump asks top Georgia court to disqualify election probe prosecutor and toss grand jury reportLawyers for former President Donald Trump are asking Georgia's highest court to prevent the district attorney who’s been investigating his actions in the wake of the 2020 election from prosecuting him.
7 accused gang members among 50 arrested in Fort Bend County’s ‘Operation Hawthorne’ felony roundup
Read full article: 7 accused gang members among 50 arrested in Fort Bend County’s ‘Operation Hawthorne’ felony roundupSeven accused gang members were among 50 people recently arrested for felony crimes in Fort Bend County, the District Attorney’s Office said Monday during a news conference.
2nd defense attorney refuses to represent Baytown man accused of dismembering puppies after graphic details released
Read full article: 2nd defense attorney refuses to represent Baytown man accused of dismembering puppies after graphic details releasedA court hearing for a Baytown man accused of cutting the paws and legs off at least four puppies has been moved after his defense attorney declined to represent the suspect because the details of the case were too graphic, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Harris County DA running for another term, Texas Black Expo celebrates 20 years, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Harris County DA running for another term, Texas Black Expo celebrates 20 years, and more on Houston NewsmakersKPRC 2′s Khambrel Marshall sat down with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg to discuss her future plans and how law enforcement are fighting to protect residents from fentanyl.
Attorney accused of impersonating prosecutor, demanding surveillance video at Post Oak Hotel
Read full article: Attorney accused of impersonating prosecutor, demanding surveillance video at Post Oak HotelAn attorney is accused of impersonating a prosecutor from the District Attorney’s Office and demanding evidence in another investigation from one of Houston’s nicest hotels.
Community leaders, organizations give away 1,000 gun safe boxes and locks, urging people to keep firearms out of the hands of children and criminals
Read full article: Community leaders, organizations give away 1,000 gun safe boxes and locks, urging people to keep firearms out of the hands of children and criminalsThe message was clear at Congregation Beth Israel Thursday morning.
Ex-prosecutor's new book details fight over indicting Trump
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor's new book details fight over indicting TrumpAs the Manhattan district attorney’s office again ramps up its yearslong investigation of Donald Trump, a new book by a former prosecutor who once led the probe details just how close the former president came to getting indicted — and laments friction with the new D.
Woman killed after being struck by driver who accidentally hit gas pedal, crashed into USPS building in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman killed after being struck by driver who accidentally hit gas pedal, crashed into USPS building in southwest Houston, police sayA woman is dead after a driver accidentally crashed into United States Postal Service office in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Longtime Houston political activist indicted in connection to 2020 assault case tied to alleged voter fraud
Read full article: Longtime Houston political activist indicted in connection to 2020 assault case tied to alleged voter fraudA well-known Houston political activist is facing a criminal indictment stemming from bogus charges of election fraud during the 2020 election.
Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a ‘significant’ dent in criminal case backlog
Read full article: Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a ‘significant’ dent in criminal case backlogTens of thousands of criminal cases remain backlogged in the Harris County criminal justice system; leaving victims and the accused waiting longer and longer for their day in court. Even the most optimistic estimate from the Harris County Budget Management Department shows it could takes two years to make a significant dent in the backlog.
Another case involving HPD officer tied to deadly Harding Street raid has been dismissed
Read full article: Another case involving HPD officer tied to deadly Harding Street raid has been dismissedAnother case involving an HPD officer tied to the investigation in the aftermath of the deadly Harding Street raid has been dismissed.
KPRC 2 Investigates: What role do prosecutors have in Harris County’s felony bond debate?
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: What role do prosecutors have in Harris County’s felony bond debate?KPRC 2 Investigates reviewed more than 250 murder and capital murder court cases to find out how much say Harris County prosecutors have when it comes to bond.
Examining Harris County District Attonery Kim Ogg’s high profile cases
Read full article: Examining Harris County District Attonery Kim Ogg’s high profile casesLegal experts tell KPRC 2 Investigates that politics may be a factor in the selection of high-profile cases, many of which are dropped, dismissed, or fail to secure convictions.
Prosecutor allegedly fired for ‘conduct, judgment’ fires back at Harris County DA Kim Ogg
Read full article: Prosecutor allegedly fired for ‘conduct, judgment’ fires back at Harris County DA Kim OggLess than 24-hours after being fired by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg over his “conduct” and “judgment” in a Harding Street murder case, Colby Leslie is firing back.
While domestic violence cases increase in Harris County, convictions decrease
Read full article: While domestic violence cases increase in Harris County, convictions decreaseKPRC 2 Investigates how thousands of domestic violence cases are being handled by the Harris County District Attorney’s office. We’ve uncovered an increasing number of cases being dismissed.
More than 200 arrests made in street racing crackdown over weekend in Harris County
Read full article: More than 200 arrests made in street racing crackdown over weekend in Harris CountyHOUSTON – More than 200 arrests have been made during a county-wide street racing crackdown over the weekend, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday. The crackdown was a joint initiative with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Houston Police Department and other law-enforcement agencies. READ: HCSO: Over 100 arrested in crackdown on illegal street racingOfficials said there were 222 arrests and 12 vehicles seized during the crackdown. Street racing is being prosecuted. READ: HCSO cracking down on illegal street racing, urging racers to practice on legal race tracks“Hundreds of peace officers, prosecutors and support staff spent all of spring break protecting our community from dangerous street racers,” said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Liberty County swears in two women, including first-ever female District Attorney in historic ceremony
Read full article: Liberty County swears in two women, including first-ever female District Attorney in historic ceremonyLIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – History was made during Monday’s swearing-in ceremony as two women take up two county positions never been held by a woman before. The county swore in Jennifer Bergman, who was elected as District Attorney and Tammy Bishop as Constable Precinct #1, the county said in a news release. “This is history, ladies and gentlemen...It is history that is long, long, long overdue.”In total, 13 candidates were sworn in on Monday, five of then being newly-elected officials. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Liberty County,” she said in a statement. I am blessed to call Liberty County my home and I look forward to doing everything I can to make you proud.”
State senator files bill calling for legal action in connection with secret art collection inside Harris County shed
Read full article: State senator files bill calling for legal action in connection with secret art collection inside Harris County shedFriday’s announcement of proposed Senate Bill 252 comes after Channel 2 Investigates first exposed secret massive art collection being warehoused on the taxpayers’ dime, “Legally what this bill means is that I don’t think that what Precinct One Commissioner is doing is legal. I don’t think you can take a private Art collection, house it, spend public money, do private tours, I don’t think that is the right thing under the Texas Code,” said Bettencourt. The state senator out of District 7 doesn’t believe the actions taken by Ellis and his office is legal. Bettencourt said this bill is to ensure accountability at the state level if the Ogg’s office does nothing. Bettencourt indicated he cannot speak to federal operations, but he can speak to the state and its laws.
Documents: Charges not pursued after incidents involving man accused of killing HPD sergeant
Read full article: Documents: Charges not pursued after incidents involving man accused of killing HPD sergeantHOUSTON – Charges were not pursued against “Elbert Manzano” after a pair of incidents that preceded Tuesday’s shooting that killed one officer and wounded another, according to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the Houston Police Department. According to an intake disposition report from an incident on Monday, the prosecutors were examining the offense as a “terrorisric threat,” which is how it was written in the report. An image of the Intake Disposition Report provided by the Harris County District Attorney's Office is seen. He told the officers, I’ll take a charge of terroristic threat if you believe the persons. He did not dive into the facts surrounding the situation and the lack of charges.
Houston Newsmakers: Hurricane season is here
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Hurricane season is hereCristobal continues heading toward Louisiana coast (KPRC)We’re only one week into the 2020 hurricane season and already looking at the 3rd named storm. Tropical storm Cristobal is the earliest a named storm has formed in the Atlantic basin and a hint of the potentially very active season ahead. Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers to talk about the expected busy season ahead the best ways to prepare. https://bit.ly/374xDZMConversation with District Attorney Kim Ogg about:Transparency needed in law enforcement“We see too many narcotics cases where the officer was not wearing a body cam. Kim OggWatch this week’s Houston Newsmakers Sunday morning at 10:30amMore Information: ·Frank Billingsley, KPRC Chief MeteorologistKim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney-