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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Progressive Incumbent José Garza Secures Victory in Travis County DA Primary"

Incumbent José Garza wins the Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney, defeating challenger Jeremy Sylestine. Garza, who campaigned on progressive criminal justice reforms, emphasized programs for gun violence prevention, increased sexual assault convictions, and holding police officers accountable. Sylestine, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, focused on prosecuting violent crime more aggressively and clearing a backlog of felony cases. The campaign was marked by contentious exchanges, including accusations of interference and fear-mongering. Garza will face Republican candidate Daniel Betts in November.

via KXAN.com|

#criminal-justice-reform #democratic-primary #jeremy-sylestine

law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Prosecutor Dismisses 17 Indictments Against Austin Police Officers in George Floyd Protests

The prosecutor in Austin, Texas, dismissed 17 indictments against police officers for their tactics during the 2020 George Floyd protests, while city officials are calling for a federal investigation into the Austin Police Department. The Travis County District Attorney will continue prosecuting four officers and has requested the Justice Department to conduct a "pattern-or-practice" investigation into the department's crowd control actions. The city has already paid over $18 million to settle civil lawsuits related to the protests, with eight suits still pending. The officers' lawyers claim the case was political and should have been a civil lawsuit instead.

via Fox News|

#austin-police-department #civil-rights-division #george-floyd-protests

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

Texas Governor's Unusual Pardon Plan for Protest Killing Conviction.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's announcement to pardon Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder in Austin less than 24 hours earlier, has stunned legal observers. Perry had not yet been sentenced by a judge, nor had his lawyers submitted a pardon application or any kind of appeal paperwork. Abbott's move has thrown the case further into the national spotlight, and the spotlight is also on the Board of Pardons and Paroles, which previously refused to recommend a posthumous pardon for George Floyd. The decision-making process of the Board of Pardons and Paroles is famously opaque, and Abbott rarely grants a pardon.

via Houston Chronicle |

#board-of-pardons-and-paroles #daniel-perry #governor-abbott

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Texas Governor's Pardon of Protester's Killer Sparks Controversy.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's promise to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry, who killed Garrett Foster during a protest in Austin, has been called "deeply troubling" by Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. Perry has been found guilty of murder but not guilty of aggravated assault and has not yet been sentenced. Abbott has instructed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite its review of the case and has promised to sign a pardon recommendation as soon as it hits his desk.

via The Hill|

#daniel-perry #garrett-foster #greg-abbott