Perhaps you know someone who was unjustly arrested by police, and video of the incident may have proven their innocence. But are you legally allowed to film or take video of police officers in ... Continue Reading
Texas Execution Raises Questions About Exonerations
The execution of Larry Ray Swearingen of Montgomery County, Texas has raised greater concern about the issue of exonerations when it comes to death row inmates in the Lone Star State and across the ... Continue Reading
Harris County, Texas Approves Historic Bail Reforms
The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved bail reforms to overcome constitutional flaws cited by a federal judge and to settle a 2016 class action lawsuit by indigent misdemeanor ... Continue Reading
Why Were Jussie Smollett’s Charges Dropped?
If you’ve been following the case of TV actor Jussie Smollett, who allegedly faked a hate crime against himself for publicity, you may be wondering why his charges were suddenly dropped. On Jan. 29, ... Continue Reading
False Crime Claims Are Serious — Just Ask Jussie Smollett
Making a false crime report to police is a serious matter, as Empire actor Jussie Smollett now knows. Though he maintains his innocence, Smollett’s allegedly false claim of being attacked in Chicago ... Continue Reading
Harris County, Texas Judiciary Becoming More Diverse
This photo provided by the Harris County Democratic Party shows a group of 17 African-American women whom are part of an effort dubbed the "Black Girl Magic" campaign. It is the largest number of ... Continue Reading