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āBe vulnerableā: Program continues to break the cycle of violence starting with fatherhood
Read full article: āBe vulnerableā: Program continues to break the cycle of violence starting with fatherhoodThe San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign has helped thousands of dads deal with their own trauma, learn about healthy relationships, and become incredible parents. It's stopping the cycle of family and community violence.
Judge sentences Andre McDonald to max of 20 years in prison after manslaughter conviction
Read full article: Judge sentences Andre McDonald to max of 20 years in prison after manslaughter convictionA judge sentenced Andre McDonald to 20 years in prison. He normally would have been eligible for parole in 10 years but due to time served in jai, he will be eligible in 7.5 years.
Jurors unable to reach verdict after 11 hours of deliberations in Andre McDonald trial; Judge reads āAllen Chargeā
Read full article: Jurors unable to reach verdict after 11 hours of deliberations in Andre McDonald trial; Judge reads āAllen ChargeāAfter almost 11 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Andre McDonald trial was read the āAllen Charge.ā
WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trial
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of pretrial motions in Andre McDonald murder trialA judge will continue to hear arguments Friday regarding the defense teamās motion to dismiss evidence in the murder trial of an Air Force major accused of killing his wife.
Five years later, still no justice for family of teen killed in distracted driving crash
Read full article: Five years later, still no justice for family of teen killed in distracted driving crashPaul Soechting, 27, is accused of driving his Jeep Rubicon into the back of the car Emily was riding in while it was at a standstill in traffic on Loop 1604, crushing the 13-year-old inside.
Bond reduced for Air Force Major facing murder charges in the death of his wife Andreen McDonald
Read full article: Bond reduced for Air Force Major facing murder charges in the death of his wife Andreen McDonaldSAN ANTONIO ā Air Force Major Andre McDonald had his bond reduced Monday morning. McDonald is facing murder charges for the death of his wife, Andreen McDonald, in 2019. Bond today was reduced from $2 million to $450,000 by Judge Frank Castro in the 399th district court. At this point, it is unclear whether he will be able to post the reduced bond. AdāWe need a pre-trial motion hearing and we need a trial as soon as one is available,ā Convery said.
Judge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by Monday
Read full article: Judge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by MondaySAN ANTONIO ā On Thursday, 399th District Court Judge Frank Castro issued an order noting that deputy district clerks assigned to district courts serve at the pleasure of the judges. The order concluded by threatening to hold Bexar County District Clerk Mary Angie Garcia in contempt of court is she did not replace two clerks assigned to his court by Monday. Castro had requested the transfer earlier, according to Garcia. We would do what we had to do,ā Garcia said. āWeāre just trying to make it a smooth operational office,ā Garcia said.
Judge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by Monday
Read full article: Judge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by MondayJudge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by MondayPublished: November 13, 2020, 6:09 pmDistrict Court Judge Frank Castro's order threatened to hold Bexar County District Clerk Mary Angie Garcia in contempt of court is she did not replace two clerks assigned to his court by Monday.
Texas March Primary Election Results District, State Judges
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results District, State JudgesSAN ANTONIO ā Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and weāll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by clicking here. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Genene Jonesā Bible returned in accordance with plea agreement
Read full article: Genene Jonesā Bible returned in accordance with plea agreementSAN ANTONIO ā As part of the plea agreement in the Genene Jones murder case, prosecutors promised to return Jonesā Bible, an address book and several other personal items. As the agreement was being reviewed by District Judge Frank Castro Thursday, the District Attorneyās Major Crimes Chief Catherine Babbitt told Castro that the state had made good on its promise to return the items. āKiller Nurseā Genene Jones pleads guilty, gets life in prisonāTheyāre in a box," Babbitt said. āThere is some handwriting of Genene Jones in the Bible...some references to children and to sin,ā Babbitt said last fall. āKiller Nurseā Genene Jones deemed competent to stand trialIn November of 2019, Jones petitioned the court to have the Bible returned.