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No Injunction Against Prosecution for Taking Photo of Transgender Politician Washing Hands in Women's Restroom

So holds a Fifth Circuit panel, over a dissent. Note that part of the majority's rationale is that the photo would only violate the statute if the prosecution can show that defendant intended to invade privacy in a way "highly offensive to a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities."

Reason

Break in 1991 Texas yoghurt shop murders sparks hope for cold cases: ‘There are other victims out there’

Advances in DNA testing led to a suspect in the deaths of four girls. Can lab results now link a serial killer to other violent crimes?

The Guardian - US

Infowars reporter was ‘brutally’ murdered near his Texas home. Alex Jones blames multiple enemies

Jamie White, an InfoWars journalist who was described by far-right shock jock Alex Jones as his “best” reporter, was “brutally murdered” late Sunday night near his home in Austin, Texas. Andrea Cavallier and Io Dodds break down what we know so far

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'You Murdered Jamie White': Infowars' Alex Jones Slams Democrats For Brutal Killing Of Reporter, Here's Why

Alex Jones of Infowars claims Democrats, specifically Attorney Jose Garza, are responsible for the brutal murder of his reporter, Jamie White.

International Business Times UK

Family reveals possible motive behind ‘brutal murder’ of InfoWars reporter

‘There are a lot of really cool people that have worked at Infowars over the years, and one of the most amazing people was Jamie White,’ Alex Jones said

The Independent UK

In Austin, a Rare Prosecution over Worker Death in Trench Collapse

Travis County’s progressive DA has secured indictments for the 2021 death of Juan José Galvan Batalla, remembered as a “cheerful” hard worker and beloved sibling.

Texas Observer

Elon Musk steps into Texas legislative races with $1 million donation to business group

Musk has recently emerged as a key backer of GOP nominee Donald Trump, whose top allies in Texas are at war with the group that received Musk’s largesse.

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Convicted murderer released in the '90s agrees to life sentence on 2 new murder charges

A convicted murderer who was run out of several Texas cities when he was released early from prison in 1993 has pleaded guilty to two new murder charges in a deal that allows him to serve life in prison and avoid the death penalty

The Independent UK

Texas Governor's Pardon Of Army Sergeant Sparks Legal Controversy

Texas prosecutor challenges Governor's pardon of Army sergeant who shot BLM demonstrator, sparking legal battle with broader implications.

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Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer

Daniel Perry was pardoned more than a year after a jury convicted him of murdering police brutality demonstrator Garrett Foster in 2020.

The Texas Tribune

Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor's pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator

A prosecutor says he is asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reverse the governor’s pardon of a former Army sergeant who was convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator

The Independent UK

Abbott Pardons Killing by Racist Who Explicitly Texted Apparent Minor

The governor’s pardon proclamation did not address Daniel Perry's racist comments, stated desire to kill protesters, or inappropriate messages to a self-identified 16-year-old.

Texas Observer

3 Austin officers are cleared in a fatal shooting during a standoff where an officer was killed

A grand jury has cleared three Austin, Texas, police officers who fatally shot a man who had killed another officer and two other people

The Independent UK

Texas police officer charged with shooting man dead on his own porch

Officer Daniel Sanchez has been charged with one count of deadly conduct

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DA drops most charges against Austin police officers accused of excessive force in 2020 protests

The Travis County district attorney still plans to pursue criminal charges in four cases. The officers whose cases are being dismissed will be allowed to return to duty.

Texas Observer

Travis County DA Garza to Defend Daniel Perry Conviction at Parole Board

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will also hear from Garrett Foster's family about why the conviction of Daniel Perry should be upheld.

The Texas Tribune

Unsealed evidence shows racist comments, threats of violence made by Daniel Perry before killing of Austin protester

Gov. Greg Abbott has said he wants to pardon Perry, who was convicted by a Travis County jury last week.

Tribune News Service

Father of BLM protestor slain by Army sergeant speaks out after Abbott pushes for pardon

Steve Foster remembers how nervous he felt as he flew to Austin from Denver late on April 5 — it was the first time in the state capital since 2020, the year his son was gunned down while attending a Black Lives Matter protest in the city with his fiancée.

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What to know as Gov. Abbott pushes to pardon a man who was just convicted of murder

Sgt. Daniel Perry hasn't been sentenced in the killing of Garrett Foster. But the pardons board is already starting to review his case, at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's request.

Salon

Abbott: Pardon man who killed protester

Daniel Perry tweeted that he "might have to kill a few people" on his way to work

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans, once allied with prosecutors, seek to rein them in

Some local district and county attorneys have said they will not pursue abortion-related cases, or prioritize certain drug, property and election crimes.

Tribune News Service

Texas Republicans want to rein in ‘rogue’ prosecutors like Dallas County DA John Creuzot

Texas Republicans, thwarted by top prosecutors who say they won’t prosecute certain crimes, are pushing back on what they call “rogue” district attorneys.

Texas Observer

Supreme Court Sides with Defense on Death Row Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will now reconsider Areli Escobar’s case, which relied on flawed forensics.

WEKU

Texas conservatives have a plan to get around DAs who won't enforce abortion laws

A Republican state legislator's proposal would allow prosecutors from around the state to step in when local DAs refuse to press charges over abortion, as at least five Texas prosecutors have vowed.

WEKU

This Texas district attorney is one of dozens who have vowed not to prosecute abortion

Nearly 90 elected prosecutors from both blue and red states pledged not to prosecute those who seek or provide abortions. One Texas DA says that's because their jobs are about keeping people safe.

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