KPRC 2 Investigates exclusive: DA Kim Ogg highlights community impact of historic ex-HPD murder conviction
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates exclusive: DA Kim Ogg highlights community impact of historic ex-HPD murder convictionHarris County DA Kim Ogg called the verdict a significant step towards rejecting leniency in police misconduct cases.
‘It’s essentially a life sentence,’: Legal experts weigh in on ex-HPD cop’s 60-year prison sentence for deadly raid
Read full article: ‘It’s essentially a life sentence,’: Legal experts weigh in on ex-HPD cop’s 60-year prison sentence for deadly raidLegal experts describe the sentence as effectively a life term for the 60-year-old Goines, who will only be eligible for parole at 92.
Family of Harding St. raid victims demands apology from ex-HPD chief Acevedo
Read full article: Family of Harding St. raid victims demands apology from ex-HPD chief AcevedoThe family of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas is calling for a public apology from former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo after the conviction of ex-officer Gerald Goines.
‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencing
Read full article: ‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencingFormer HPD officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years for his role in the 2019 Harding Street raid, marking a historic moment in Harris County.
Ex-Houston PD officer Gerald Goines sentenced in Harding Street raid deaths
Read full article: Ex-Houston PD officer Gerald Goines sentenced in Harding Street raid deathsGerald Goines, ex-Houston Police Department officer, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in the tragic 2019 Harding Street raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
PHOTOS: Former Houston cop found guilty in Harding Street raid trial escorted out of courthouse in ambulance
Read full article: PHOTOS: Former Houston cop found guilty in Harding Street raid trial escorted out of courthouse in ambulanceDuring the sentencing phase of the Harding Street murder trial, ex-HPD officer Gerald Goines experienced a medical emergency, causing a temporary pause in court proceedings.
Ken Paxton’s prosecutors stumbled at times. But did it matter in the GOP-dominated Senate?
Read full article: Ken Paxton’s prosecutors stumbled at times. But did it matter in the GOP-dominated Senate?The House impeachment managers faced a high bar: convincing enough Republican senators to vote against their own political self-interest.
Paxton’s legal team, state politicians react to not guilty verdict in impeachment trial
Read full article: Paxton’s legal team, state politicians react to not guilty verdict in impeachment trialThe victory for Attorney General Paxton was not even close, it was overwhelming and it also was filled with much emotion especially afterwards from both sides with what took place in there.
After winning impeachment fight, Paxton still faces felony fraud case and an FBI investigation
Read full article: After winning impeachment fight, Paxton still faces felony fraud case and an FBI investigationThe attorney general’s long-simmering securities fraud case appears closer to resolution, while the FBI has probed the same allegations that played a major role in his impeachment.
Texas senators reach not guilty verdict in AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Read full article: Texas senators reach not guilty verdict in AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trialThe Texas Senate will be voting on 16 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday morning after deliberating for more than seven hours on Friday.
Paxton defense calls charges ‘foolishness,’ House argues AG ‘betrayed us’ in closing impeachment arguments
Read full article: Paxton defense calls charges ‘foolishness,’ House argues AG ‘betrayed us’ in closing impeachment argumentsThe House Managers and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawyers have both rested their cases on Thursday after hours of testimony that lasted eight days.
Judge Kelli Johnson, known for presiding over high-profile Harris County cases, to take medical leave
Read full article: Judge Kelli Johnson, known for presiding over high-profile Harris County cases, to take medical leave“This was a case that should never have been filed. Judge Johnson had no alcohol on her breath or drugs in her system," her attorney Chris Tritico said in a statement. "There was, quite frankly, no probable cause to arrest her.
‘We are relieved:’ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed
Read full article: ‘We are relieved:’ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed“This was a case that should never have been filed. Judge Johnson had no alcohol on her breath or drugs in her system," her attorney Chris Tritico said in a statement. "There was, quite frankly, no probable cause to arrest her.
‘Out of control’: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaint
Read full article: ‘Out of control’: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaintKelli Johnson, the high-profile Harris County Judge who presides 178 District Court, has been in the spotlight over the past few weeks after she was charged for driving while intoxicated, now her cases are reassigned.
Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrest
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrestHarris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who recently faced a driving while intoxicated charge, appeared in court Tuesday. Her lawyer revealed that a breath test showed no alcohol in her system, attributing the incident to a medical episode. Johnson, known for her work on high-profile cases like the AJ Armstrong trial, seeks privacy as she addresses her health. What are your thoughts on this development?
AJ Armstrong Jr. appeals for new hearing after key forensic analyst fired for shoddy work
Read full article: AJ Armstrong Jr. appeals for new hearing after key forensic analyst fired for shoddy workThe latest Brady Notice is prompting requests for new hearings dealing with the DNA in Antonio 'AJ' Armstrong Jr. criminal trial.