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criminal-justice1 month ago•19 min saved

Texas Executes Broadnax After Supreme Court Denies Final Appeal

Texas death-row inmate James Broadnax was executed by lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal tied to a cousin’s confession in the 2008 Garland double murder; the case also involved DNA evidence and allegations of racial bias during jury selection. Broadnax, who maintained his innocence in his final words, became Texas’s third execution of 2026, with further executions scheduled, including Edward Busby on May 14.

via The Texas Tribune|

#criminal-justice #dna-evidence #garland

law-and-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

Judge Declares Texas Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio 'Actually Innocent'

A Texas judge has declared Melissa Lucio, a death row inmate convicted of murdering her toddler daughter, "actually innocent" and recommended her release. Lucio's case, which has gained attention from Kim Kardashian and other advocates, is now under review by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. New evidence suggests that her daughter's death was accidental, caused by a fall, rather than murder. Lucio's conviction and death sentence are being challenged, with support from various public figures and legal advocates.

via NBC News|

#death-row #kim-kardashian #law-and-justice

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas DA Challenges Governor's Pardon of Daniel Perry

Austin DA José Garza has requested the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster. Garza argues that the pardon undermines the rule of law and is politically motivated. Perry's attorney dismisses the request as "political theater," while a group of Democratic attorneys general is urging federal hate crime charges against Perry.

via The Hill|

#daniel-perry #greg-abbott #jose-garza

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Texas Court Denies Rodney Reed's Innocence Claims and New Trial

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected death-row inmate Rodney Reed's claims of innocence and request for a new trial. Reed, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, has maintained his innocence and received support from the Innocence Project. Despite multiple applications for relief, all have been unsuccessful. Reed's defense team accused the state of withholding evidence and violating his constitutional rights. The court's rejection comes after a two-week evidentiary hearing and the filing of Reed's ninth and tenth applications. The decision has sparked outrage and calls for continued efforts to secure Reed's freedom.

via KXAN.com|

#crime #death-row #innocence-claims

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas' Highest Criminal Court Denies Rodney Reed's Innocence Claim

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied death row inmate Rodney Reed a chance for a new trial, rejecting his claims of innocence in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. Reed's case gained international attention in 2019, with supporters doubting his guilt and calling for his life to be spared. The court's ruling stated that Reed had not demonstrated his innocence, even with post-trial evidence. Reed's attorneys have vowed to continue fighting for his freedom, and he is unlikely to face an immediate execution date due to a previous Supreme Court ruling allowing him to pursue DNA testing on evidence used to convict him.

via The Texas Tribune|

#crime #death-row #innocence

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial to be held in Houston, court rules.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that the securities fraud case against suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton should remain in Houston, overturning lower-court decisions that said Paxton’s trial had been improperly moved from Collin County. Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate this summer. The securities fraud charges relate to Paxton’s efforts in 2011 to solicit investors in Servergy Inc. without disclosing that the McKinney-based tech company was paying him to promote its stock.

via The Texas Tribune|

#houston #impeachment-trial #ken-paxton