Breaking Bond series catches Gov. Greg Abbott's attention
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
Harris Co. has no idea how many defendants free from jail on multiple felony, PR bonds are wanted fugitives
Several Harris County Criminal District Court Judges are allowing these criminals and scores of others to do just that.
Bond denied for man accused of murder while already out on bond
Police say 26-year-old Dornell Jenkins killed a man and shot a child while already out on bond.
Bond denied for man accused of murder
A 26-year-old man is accused of firing 16 shots, killing one man and injuring a small child while already out on bond. Another judge denied him bond after being accused of the murder.
Breaking Bond: One year after 80-year-old grandmother is murdered by a repeat violent offender
You would think the savage murder of 80-year-old Rosalee Cook a year ago would have been a call for action for Harris County’s Criminal Justice System.
Major felony bond reform passes Texas House
On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Texas House responded with final passage of HB-20, a measure which will make it much more difficult for defendants with a criminal history of violence to gain bond.
Breaking Bond: 2 babies now motherless because judge allowed repeat offender to remain free on multiple bonds
182nd Criminal District Court Judge Danny Lacayo has eight defendants now charged with taking a life while free on multiple bonds.
Breaking Bond: Judges who allowed defendants to remain free on bond that ended with deadly consequences
What do six criminal district court judges have in common? They allowed at least six defendants in their courts to remain free on multiple felony or PR bonds until they were charged with killing someone.
New proposed law could mean immediate parole eligibility for over 20,000 violent offenders
If House Bill 1805 passes, it could mean some big changes for violent prisoners.
Breaking Bond: What the Governor, Lt. Governor think about revolving door at Harris Co. criminal courthouse
In our ongoing series Breaking Bond, we’ve told you how since 2018, 105 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.
Some question why report on bail reform left out violent crime data committed by offenders freed from jail
105 flags have the names of people police each say were killed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.
Breaking Bond: even defendants accused of murder get yet another felony or PR bond to freedom
“He didn’t just shoot him, he did an overkill,” said Bridgette Wright Corey’s aunt.
24-year-old accused cop killer free from jail on one of the largest bonds ever made in Harris Co.
24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.
Shocking statistics revealed during Senate hearing for bill aimed at stopping repeat violent offenders
A new bill is being sponsored to address repeat violent offenders committing new crimes while out of jail on multiple felony or PR bonds.
Breaking Bond: 19-year-old free from jail on 11 bonds goes on alleged armed robbery crime spree
In our latest report of 'Breaking Bond', FOX 26 Reporter has more on one teenager who was out on 11 bonds goes on an alleged armed robbery spree.
Breaking Bond: death toll stands at 97 killed by defendants freed from jail on multiple felony and PR bonds
The most recent to die is Cameron Stevens. Police say 19-year-old Alexander Ordonez and his 18-year-old brother Kevin shot Stevens to death on February 6.
Breaking Bond: 22-year-old free from jail on multiple felony, bonds now being called suspected serial rapist
A 22-year-old man who was free from jail on multiple felony bonds is now being called a suspected serial rapist.
Breaking Bond: Two families blame same judge for the recent slayings of their loved ones
Two families are asking questions as to why the same judge allowed two men to be released on bond. Now, they're being accused of murder.
Breaking Bond reports grab state lawmakers' attention, bill filed to stop multiple felony & PR bonds
For more than a year now, FOX 26 has been telling you how at least 90 people have died at the hands of repeat violent offenders freed by judges who grant them multiple felony bonds or PR bonds.
Breaking Bond: Harris County Sheriff the latest top law enforcement official to condemn multiple felony bonds
“We need to fix a broken bond system because it simply isn’t working,” said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.