Teen catalytic converter thief allowed to remain on probation even after picking up 3 new felony charges
A 19-year-old, once part of a catalytic converter theft ring, continues on probation despite accumulating three new felony charges. This follows a period when Houston topped converter thefts nationally, a crime now deemed a felony with possible prison time.
Family of 22-year-old woman react to decision allowing offender charged with her murder to be free from jail
Cerdarian Thompson has been locked up since he turned himself in last week.
Family members react to judge's decision to allow alleged murderer to be free from jail
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Ex-con free from jail on multiple bonds charged with murder
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on what happened.
Houston crime: Ex-convict on probation, free from jail on low bond accused of murdering 22-year-old woman
A Houston judge's lenient sentencing decisions may have contributed to a tragic murder, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Fiancée of 31-year-old father of 3 murdered by ex-con free from jail on low bond speaks out
The murder of Jacob Trevino by repeat offender Thomas Briscoe, who was free on a low bond, has left his fiancée, Addyson Bennefeld, and their families grappling with profound loss and renewed calls for reform in the justice system.
Fiancé of 31-year-old father of 3 murdered by ex-con on bond speaks out
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Harris County bond system fails to prevent mass shooting tragedy
A repeat offender, granted multiple lenient bonds despite a criminal record, was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that claimed the life of a young man.
Revolving door of justice: How lenient bonds led to deadly shooting
This shocking investigative report reveals how a dangerous offender was repeatedly released on lenient bonds despite a history of arrests and convictions. The tragic consequences of this failure in the criminal justice system came to a devastating head in a mass shooting that claimed the life of a young man.
32-year-old mother of 4 murdered allegedly by her boyfriend, victim's mother blames Harris County judge
A man accused of killing his girlfriend was out on bond despite multiple domestic violence convictions. The bond was granted by the 180th Criminal District Court.
Mother of 4 allegedly murdered by boyfriend, victim's mother blames judge
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this edition of 'Breaking Bond.'
Texas woman accused of practicing dentistry without license despite probation violations
A woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license, despite multiple probation violations, walks free from court, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Harris County criminal justice system.
Woman accused of practicing dentistry while on probation
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains on this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Breaking Bond: Judges do little to nothing to defendants who repeatedly violate bond conditions
Defendants in Harris County are repeatedly released on bond despite violating court orders, raising concerns among law enforcement and the public about the effectiveness of the current system.
Courts failing to penalize bond violators
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Breaking Bond: Mark Joshua Hall becomes fugitive after missing second murder trial
Mark Joshua Hall, accused of murdering educator Untorio Jones, has gone missing after failing to appear for his second trial.
Murder suspect now fugitive after no show for trial
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more in this episode of "Breaking Bond."
Two 20-year-old defendants who led police on chase were free from jail on multiple felony bonds
Two repeat offenders in Houston have been released on multiple bonds despite the district attorney's repeated attempts to revoke their probations. Critics argue that the judge's leniency is putting the community at risk.
Breaking Bond: 2 men freed on bond lead police on chase
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on this edition of "Breaking Bond."
31-year-old ex-con free from jail on bond when he allegedly stabbed his neighbor to death
A 31-year-old Houston man was fatally stabbed by a repeat offender who was out on bond despite a lengthy criminal history, raising concerns about bail reform policies.