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Santa Fe School District Board asks branch of DOJ for review six years after mass shooting
Read full article: Santa Fe School District Board asks branch of DOJ for review six years after mass shootingThe Santa Fe Independent School District Board voted unanimously to request an outside review of district safety policies and procedures more than six years after a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School claimed the lives of eight students and two educators.
Santa Fe ISD still discussing whether DOJ probe of mass shooting will move forward
Read full article: Santa Fe ISD still discussing whether DOJ probe of mass shooting will move forwardFour months after the initial request, it remains uncertain whether the DOJ will review the police response to the May 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. Despite support from lawmakers and victims' families, Santa Fe ISD officials are still in discussions with the DOJ about moving forward.
Mayor of Santa Fe, Texas Congressman wants accountability, apology for DOJ response regarding Santa Fe mass shooting
Read full article: Mayor of Santa Fe, Texas Congressman wants accountability, apology for DOJ response regarding Santa Fe mass shootingLast week KPRC 2 Investigates reported the DOJ responded to a request sent by Mike Matranga, who is a retired Secret Service agent, former head of safety for Texas City ISD and now runs M6 Global Defense, which specializes in school security and safety. Matranga said he sent the request on behalf of the families.
Families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims angered by DOJ response
Read full article: Families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims angered by DOJ responseFamily members of those killed during the Santa Fe High School mass shooting in 2018 are expressing anger, shock and resolve after receiving a response letter from the US Department of Justice.
Santa Fe school shooting victim’s mother recently watched video from day of attack after new law passes
Read full article: Santa Fe school shooting victim’s mother recently watched video from day of attack after new law passesA host of new laws took effect this month to shore up gaps in police training and response to school shootings.
New law brings families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims closer to answers
Read full article: New law brings families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims closer to answersAfter five years, families of those killed and wounded during the Santa Fe mass shooting are one step closer to getting answers. Several family members met with Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady Tuesday to learn what evidence in the case he will allow them to review.
Hearing held over motions to recuse, disqualify judge in Santa Fe mass shooting case
Read full article: Hearing held over motions to recuse, disqualify judge in Santa Fe mass shooting caseFamily members of those killed and wounded during the 2018 Santa Fe High School mass shooting crowded a Galveston courtroom Thursday for a key hearing.
Santa Fe mother who took down neighbor’s Confederate flag has charges dropped
Read full article: Santa Fe mother who took down neighbor’s Confederate flag has charges droppedThe Galveston County District Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against a Santa Fe mother who was arrested in an ongoing feud with her neighbor over a Confederate flag.
Santa Fe families push for passage of evidence bill
Read full article: Santa Fe families push for passage of evidence billFamily members of those killed and wounded during the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School continue fighting for the release of information about what exactly happened in May 2018. A proposed law would yield some of those answers, but a hearing on the bill was canceled at the last minute this week.