Accountability for police violence is bigger — in Texas?
A grand jury in Austin has indicted as many as 19 officers on charges of using excessive force against protesters who took to the streets in the Texas capital following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The indictments set up perhaps the most sweeping criminal prosecution of law enforcement officers anywhere in the country stemming from violent policing of Black Lives Matter protests.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced in a press conference Thursday that “multiple indictments will be forthcoming” against Austin law enforcement officers.
A grand jury in Austin has indicted as many as 19 officers on charges of using excessive force against protesters who took to the streets in the Texas capital following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The indictments set up perhaps the most sweeping criminal prosecution of law enforcement officers anywhere in the country stemming from violent policing of Black Lives Matter protests.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced in a press conference Thursday that “multiple indictments will be forthcoming” against Austin law enforcement officers.
- 2/18/2022
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
Sunday Pm Update: One of the 14 people wounded during the early Saturday shooting in Austin, Texas 6th Street Entertainment District, a 25-year-old man, has died from his injuries, the Austin Police Department confirmed Sunday.
Sunday June 13 Am Update: Officials said one of the suspects arrested for the mass shooting early Saturday is a juvenile, which could complicate what the charges will be.
Police and prosecutors have up to 48 hours from the time of a person’s arrest to file charges against him. No age or name was given on the person arrested in the incident, and his identity and court records in the case likely will remain confidential, according to reports.
Officials are continuing to search for a second suspect in the shooting. It is not clear whether that person is also a juvenile.
Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon said the shooters could face a range of charges that include...
Sunday June 13 Am Update: Officials said one of the suspects arrested for the mass shooting early Saturday is a juvenile, which could complicate what the charges will be.
Police and prosecutors have up to 48 hours from the time of a person’s arrest to file charges against him. No age or name was given on the person arrested in the incident, and his identity and court records in the case likely will remain confidential, according to reports.
Officials are continuing to search for a second suspect in the shooting. It is not clear whether that person is also a juvenile.
Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon said the shooters could face a range of charges that include...
- 6/14/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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