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
Harris County Offenders Clog Texas Juvenile Prisons
November’s midterm election ousted two Harris County juvenile court judges who’d accounted for more than 20 percent of all the children in Texas sent to the state’s juvenile prisons. Alone, these ... Continue Reading
Houston, Harris County to Divert Young, Low-Level Offenders from Prison
The city of Houston and Harris County have created a pilot program to divert young, low-level offenders from prison. Geared to assist youths who commit offenses on school property, it provides options ... Continue Reading
Despite Risk of False Accusations, Houston PD Vows to Make More Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Arrests in 2018
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo sounds eager to make quick arrests in domestic violence cases, even with little evidence other than officers noting which person “appears to be the aggressor” when ... Continue Reading