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The Latest Breaking News from Clinton Young

Moonlighting Midland Prosecutor Means Freedom for Samuel Sanchez

“He just cried. He was just overwhelmed with emotion.”

Texas Observer · Jun 26, 2025

‘You Don’t Have to Kill Us. You Don’t Have to Throw Us Away.’

Clinton Young spent nearly two decades condemned to die. His peaceful, productive time out on bond poses questions about how Texas decides who lives long enough to get another chance.

Texas Observer · May 19, 2025

This Prosecutor Secretly Worked for the Judges Overseeing His Cases. Will His Victims Be Able To Sue?

Ralph Petty likely violated the Constitution. In a rare move, a federal court signaled this week that lawsuits against him may not be dead on arrival.

Reason · Feb 16, 2024

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Moonlighting Texas Prosecutor Sued

Ralph Petty worked part-time for Midland district judges while simultaneously prosecuting Clinton Young, who has now filed a lawsuit.

Texas Observer · Sep 19, 2023

For 20 Years, This Prosecutor Had a Secret Job Working For the Judges Who'd Decide His Cases

One of Ralph Petty's victims is trying to hold him accountable, but she will have to overcome prosecutorial immunity.

Reason · Apr 12, 2022

'I survived death row in Texas - this is my message for Manchester's prisoners'

'Being on death row has given me life'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 10, 2022

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