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Paxton trial, Sept. 11: Whistleblower says political donor acted like he was the “real boss” of AG’s office
Read full article: Paxton trial, Sept. 11: Whistleblower says political donor acted like he was the “real boss” of AG’s officeOne whistleblower testified that Ken Paxton didn’t trust law enforcement after his own securities fraud indictment. Senators could begin deliberating the impeachment charges later this week.
2021 statements about role of outside lawyer could play a part in Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Read full article: 2021 statements about role of outside lawyer could play a part in Ken Paxton impeachment trialPaxton’s top aide told senators that an agency-hired lawyer worked with the Travis County district attorney’s office to investigate a complaint by Nate Paul. County prosecutors dispute that.
Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murder
Read full article: Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murderA protester holds a sign at a rally for George Floyd and Michael Ramos at Austin Police headquarters on May 30, 2020. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneA murder warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of the Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos last year, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has previously said that Taylor’s criminal case in Ramos’ killing would be presented to a grand jury this month. Michael Ramos was shot and killed by Austin police officer Christopher Taylor last year. Credit: Social mediaAdThe videos show officers ordering Ramos to exit his vehicle, hold his hands up and lift his shirt. AdThe city cut the budget following calls for defunding following the deaths of Ramos, Ambler and Floyd.
Travis County DA will not take Javier Ambler, Michael Ramos cases to grand jury before leaving office this year
Read full article: Travis County DA will not take Javier Ambler, Michael Ramos cases to grand jury before leaving office this yearSocial mediaTravis County District Attorney Margaret Moore will not bring two significant officer use-of-force cases to a grand jury before she leaves office this year, her office said Wednesday. The move delays the prosecution of the cases related to the deaths of Javier Ambler and Michael Ramos, both of whom died at the hands of law enforcement officers. Moore previously planned to present both cases to a special grand jury in August. Before he died, Ambler told the officers he had congestive heart failure and couldnt breathe. Moore said she directed her offices civil rights unit to continue preparing both cases for the grand jury so they will be ready to present to the grand jury as soon as the newly elected District Attorney takes office.
Black man heard saying I cant breathe multiple times during fatal arrest in Texas, body camera video shows
Read full article: Black man heard saying I cant breathe multiple times during fatal arrest in Texas, body camera video shows(CNN) Body camera footage of a black man's arrest in Austin, Texas, where he says "I can't breathe" multiple times is under investigation. Multiple times on the video, Ambler is also heard saying he can't breathe and that he's not resisting. "We have determined that we need to take it to a grand jury," Moore said, adding that officials with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office have not been cooperative. Her office is trying to get the case heard in July, but it could possibly be delayed until August. CNN has reached out to the Williamson County Sheriff Office and Texas Attorney Generals Office.