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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Texas Governor, Lt. Governor will be in Houston Tuesday to sign strongest bail reform package into law
The Brief New Bail Powers for Judges: A proposed constitutional change would let Texas judges deny bail for more violent crimes starting September 1. PR Bonds Restricted: Magistrates could no longer grant PR bonds for violent felonies or to defendants on parole. Media Impact: The Breaking Bond series highlighted cases like Dominique Menefee's, helping drive the push for reform. HOUSTON - Come September 1, what judges and magistrates can do, will change drastically. What we know "Under current statute, the only offense a judge can deny bond flat out, is capital murder and that's only if the state is seeking the death penalty," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. Voters can change that come Election Day in November. If approved, the state's constitution will change giving judges more discretion. They could deny bond for any violent charge for public safety concerns. Also, magistrates can no longer grant personal recognizance bonds, or get out-of-jail free cards, to defendants charged with violent felonies. "If you're on parole, and you're charged with a felony, you will no longer be able to get a PR bond," Kahan said. The backstory In November 2023, we told you about Dominque Menefee. Even though he was on parole, he was given a PR bond for a felony drug charge. Six days after he walked out of jail, police say Menefee murdered 34-year-old Sherniqua Banks. Several Breaking Bond reports were viewed and shared during committee hearings. Another big change, no PR bonds for defendants charged with felon in possession of a weapon, terroristic threats, and drug cases involving fentanyl. "Little did we know when we first started doing this segment in November of 2020, we would play a pivotal role and Breaking Bond has become a catalyst for change," Kahan said. The Source FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with Andy Kahan with Houston Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Montgomery man sentenced to life in string of multiple violent crimes
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to life in prison for a string of violent crimes dating to 2019. Rubin Mack was set to stand trial for numerous separate offenses, including charges of first-degree kidnapping, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, first-degree attempted assault, first-degree sexual abuse, four counts of domestic violence in the third degree and first-degree unlawful imprisonment, court records show. Prior to the start of jury selection for one of his five cases, Mack pleaded guilty to the eight felony charges and one misdemeanor, said District Attorney Azzie Oliver. He was then sentenced to life behind bars by Circuit Judge Greg Griffin, she said. 'I am proud that my team of dedicated prosecutors and our and hard-working law enforcement partners could bring justice to these women," Oliver said. "Physical and sexual abuse have long-term psychological and emotional effects on the survivors. There is no making up for the pain they endured, but I hope they find comfort in knowing Rubin Mack will spend the rest of his life behind bars, unable to hurt anyone ever again. "These cases also exemplify why we need bail reform. Violent offenders should not be permitted to roam freely in our neighborhoods. We cannot continue to have people who are an obvious risk to public safety remaining on the streets to harm their victims again or hurt other people.' More: Georgia man admits using Alabama aliases in COVID relief fraud that netted $818,304 Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery man sentenced to life in string of multiple violent crimes
CNN
17-05-2025
- CNN
Video released of inmates escaping a New Orleans jail
Inmates made a daring escape from a New Orleans jail after exiting through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. These escaped inmates are facing a variety of violent charges including murder and aggravated assault. CNN's Isabel Rosales and CNN senior law enforcement analyst Charles Ramsey discuss what led up to this jailbreak and its aftermath with Anderson Cooper.
CNN
17-05-2025
- CNN
Video released of inmates escaping a New Orleans jail
Inmates made a daring escape from a New Orleans jail after exiting through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. These escaped inmates are facing a variety of violent charges including murder and aggravated assault. CNN's Isabel Rosales and CNN senior law enforcement analyst Charles Ramsey discuss what led up to this jailbreak and its aftermath with Anderson Cooper.
CNN
17-05-2025
- CNN
Video released of inmates escaping a New Orleans jail
Inmates made a daring escape from a New Orleans jail after exiting through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. These escaped inmates are facing a variety of violent charges including murder and aggravated assault. CNN's Isabel Rosales and CNN senior law enforcement analyst Charles Ramsey discuss what led up to this jailbreak and its aftermath with Anderson Cooper.
