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(VIDEO) Harris County, TX – Court Order to release those who say they “cannot afford bail” under fire as failure to appear rates increase in just 17 days

It took only 17 days for Harris County officials and judges to realize that there are serious safety concerns when offenders are released on nothing more than a “promise to appear” just because they say […]

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Drunk driving Dad FREE TO GO under Travis County “soft on crime” policies after dumping family minivan in creek with family on board

Austin, TX – “Father of the year” Desire Lukusa, 41, was arrested after allegedly driving drunk with his family in the car – then crashing the family minivan into a creek – putting his family […]

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Austin, TX – Man charged with capital MURDER while on pretrial release supervision for felony aggravated robbery – while wearing a GPS bracelet

Xavier Lewis, 19, was arrested for his role in two aggravated robberies on Dec 25.  Since his arrest, Lewis has now been linked to the murder of 30-year-old Ebony Sheppard. At the time of the […]

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Austin, TX – Man punches cop and attempts to push him into traffic, FREE TO GO under Travis County “soft on crime” policies

When you remove the deterrent of jail and accountability, what kind of message are we sending to those who disregard the law and scoff at being arrested? Southern Longoria, 23, was arrested after he assaulted […]

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Hurricane Harvey wrecked Houston’s bail system? Activist lawyer plays the blame game to cover for failing bail reform.

Bail activist lawyer’s “Hurricane Harvey” explanation as to why Houston’s bail system is a complete failure does not hold water. By Guest Columnist Jeff Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition The Texas Tribune […]

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Austin, TX – Pregnant woman robs bank at gunpoint, with fake gun, now FREE TO GO under Travis County “soft on crime” “PR” Bond

Stephanie Benavides, 23, was arrested for robbing a south Austin bank with a toy gun painted black – is now resting comfortably at home thanks to Travis County “soft on crime” pretrial release policy. According […]

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Austin, TX – Man violates woman’s privacy by recording her in changing room now FREE TO GO under Travis County “soft on crime” “PR” Bond

Lorenzo Barranco Perfecto, 43, of Austin, was arrested for taking video and pictures of a woman undressing in a changing room at a retail clothing store. According to the affidavit… The victim “had undressed in […]