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Prosecution rests in trial of Baytown police officer Juan Delacruz charged in deadly shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Prosecution rests in trial of Baytown police officer Juan Delacruz charged in deadly shooting of Pamela TurnerJurors in the trial involving an officer who is charged with aggravated assault by a public servant after the shooting death of Pamela Turner will resume trial on Tuesday.
Ben Crump, family of Pamela Turner call on clergy, community leaders to join prayer vigil
Read full article: Ben Crump, family of Pamela Turner call on clergy, community leaders to join prayer vigilThe family of a Baytown woman who was reportedly killed by police in 2019 joined civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as the trial for the accused officer continues.
Jury trial underway for Baytown police officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Jury trial underway for Baytown police officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela TurnerA jury trial is underway Friday for a Baytown police officer who was indicted in 2020 in the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner in 2019.
Families of Pamela Turner, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor hold rally on 2nd anniversary of Turner’s death
Read full article: Families of Pamela Turner, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor hold rally on 2nd anniversary of Turner’s deathThe families of Pamela Turner, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor joined activist and attorney Ben Crump for a justice rally in Baytown on Thursday.
Lawyer for George Floyd’s family wants to turn attention back to case of Pamela Turner, a Texas woman killed by police in 2019
Read full article: Lawyer for George Floyd’s family wants to turn attention back to case of Pamela Turner, a Texas woman killed by police in 2019After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Associated Press reported that high-profile civil rights attorney Ben Crump wants to redirect national attention to the 2019 death of Pamela Turner, a Black Texas woman killed by a Baytown police officer.
Lawyer shifts legal fight from George Floyd to Pamela Turner
Read full article: Lawyer shifts legal fight from George Floyd to Pamela TurnerThe conviction of former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges for pinning George Floyd's neck with his knee was already drawing renewed attention to the legal fight in the death of another Black American, Pamela Turner.
Federal lawsuit to be filed in Pamela Turner death against Baytown, local police, attorney Ben Crump says
Read full article: Federal lawsuit to be filed in Pamela Turner death against Baytown, local police, attorney Ben Crump saysAttorney Ben Crump and the family of Pamela Turner will announce Thursday the filing of a federal lawsuit against former Baytown police officer Juan Delacruz and the City of Baytown in the death of Pamela Turner.
Attorney Ben Crump applauds Harris County DA, says team will keep working until Pamela Turner gets justice
Read full article: Attorney Ben Crump applauds Harris County DA, says team will keep working until Pamela Turner gets justiceHOUSTON – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Pamela Turner held a news conference Thursday to address the indictment of the officer involved in Turner’s death. Baytown police Officer Juan Delacruz turned himself into police custody Tuesday following the indictment. Prior to the news conference, Crump released a statement that said:“Like Breonna Taylor, Pamela Turner was unjustly targeted and killed by police and had her name sullied by law enforcement in an attempted cover-up. Devon Jacob, another noted civil rights attorney and former police officer, said Delacruz used excessive force on Turner. It is my personal mission to make sure that Officer Delacruz is held accountable for his objectively unreasonable force.”Delacruz’s first appearance is set for Oct. 28.
Baytown police officer turns himself in after being charged in fatal shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Baytown police officer turns himself in after being charged in fatal shooting of Pamela TurnerHOUSTON – A Baytown police officer turned himself in to police custody Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner last year. Officer Juan Delacruz was released on bond was charged with first-degree aggravated assault by a public servant in the May 13, 2019, shooting. According to investigators, Delacruz encountered Turner, 44, while on patrol and knew that she had warrants out for her arrest. RELATED: Video shows confrontation between Baytown officer, woman before deadly shootingTurner’s family said she suffered from mental illness. “Ultimately, we presented all of the evidence to a grand jury that determined the Baytown Police officer should be charged with a crime for his actions when he shot Ms. Turner,” Ogg said in a written statement.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Sept. 15
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Sept. 15At present, Harris County is at the highest threat level: Red level 1. City of Houston launches new initiative to combat human trafficking, domestic violenceHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new initiative that will target human trafficking and domestic violence in Houston Monday afternoon. Turner said he is expanding the mayor’s office of human trafficking to include domestic violence. He said the office’s new name will be Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, which will be led by Minal Davis. The mayor’s decision to add domestic violence to the office is due to both being forms of gender-based violence.
Baytown officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Baytown officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela TurnerHOUSTON – A Baytown police officer was indicted Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner last year. A Harris County grand jury indicted Officer Juan Delacruz on a charge of first-degree aggravated assault by a public servant in the May 13, 2019, shooting. According to investigators, Delacruz encountered Turner, 44, while on patrol and knew that she had warrants out for her arrest. Turner resisted arrest and was able to get hold of Delacruz’s Taser and shock him with it, investigators said. “Ultimately, we presented all of the evidence to a grand jury that determined the Baytown Police officer should be charged with a crime for his actions when he shot Ms. Turner,” Ogg said in a written statement.