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Family demands accountability after veteran paralyzed in West Side bar shooting
Read full article: Family demands accountability after veteran paralyzed in West Side bar shootingA local family is demanding answers and accountability after their brother, a Marine and Army veteran, was shot and left paralyzed while working security at a West Side sports bar last month.
Justice delayed: Thousands of Bexar County criminal cases still awaiting indictment
Read full article: Justice delayed: Thousands of Bexar County criminal cases still awaiting indictmentA growing backlog of criminal cases awaiting indictment continues to strain Bexar County’s judicial system, raising concerns for both victims seeking justice and suspects hoping to clear their names.
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announces exoneration of man sentenced to 25 years in prison
Read full article: Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announces exoneration of man sentenced to 25 years in prisonThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced the dismissal of a 25-year prison sentence for a man previously accused in connection with a 2017 aggravated robbery.
Judge declines to remove Joe Gonzales over ‘f--- the DA’ fallout
Read full article: Judge declines to remove Joe Gonzales over ‘f--- the DA’ falloutA state district judge on Friday denied a motion to remove Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales from prosecuting the sons of Michelle Barrientes Vela, stating past comments from the DA did not rise to the level of due process violations.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for exploitation of older person
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for exploitation of older personA man was sentenced to ten years in prison after he exploited an older person and made a false statement to obtain property, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chief
Read full article: Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chiefBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales has tapped Assistant District Attorney Nicole Thornbro to lead the new Public Integrity and Civil Rights Division.
‘We’ve worked so hard to keep up with it‘: Quintana Road memorial for 53 migrants vandalized
Read full article: ‘We’ve worked so hard to keep up with it‘: Quintana Road memorial for 53 migrants vandalizedA memorial honoring the 53 migrants who were killed in a 2022 smuggling tragedy along Quintana Road was vandalized, according to San Antonio police.
‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrants
Read full article: ‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrantsOfficials are seeking answers after a memorial honoring the 53 migrants who were killed in a 2022 smuggling tragedy along Quintana Road was vandalized.
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder case of daughter’s boyfriend
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison in murder case of daughter’s boyfriendA man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in the murder case of his daughter’s boyfriend, according to a press release from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Bexar County DA asks for state attorney general’s opinion on speed camera system
Read full article: Bexar County DA asks for state attorney general’s opinion on speed camera systemBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is petitioning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the legality of a Bexar County constable’s use of a new speed camera system.
DA Joe Gonzales denies lenient bail policies after Stone Oak shooting, letter from US Rep. Chip Roy
Read full article: DA Joe Gonzales denies lenient bail policies after Stone Oak shooting, letter from US Rep. Chip RoyBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is rejecting accusations of lenient bail policies following a letter from U.S. Rep Chip Roy.
Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DA’s Office says
Read full article: Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DA’s Office saysThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said that a 23-year-old woman facing an animal cruelty charge was indicted earlier this week.
US Rep. Chip Roy questions bail policies after seven SAPD officers shot in Stone Oak standoff
Read full article: US Rep. Chip Roy questions bail policies after seven SAPD officers shot in Stone Oak standoffU.S. Rep. Chip Roy is raising the alarm about bail policies in Bexar County after police say a suspect with a criminal past shot at several officers last month.
Bexar County DA reacts to jail release of woman accused of hitting 3-month-old poodle multiple times
Read full article: Bexar County DA reacts to jail release of woman accused of hitting 3-month-old poodle multiple timesBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales shared his disgust regarding an animal cruelty case on Tuesday.
KSAT Investigates year in review: From murky criminal justice issues to law enforcement shootings
Read full article: KSAT Investigates year in review: From murky criminal justice issues to law enforcement shootingsQuestionable actions in the criminal justice arena and two high-profile law enforcement shooting incidents were among the biggest stories covered by KSAT Investigates in 2024.
Victim: Bexar County DA left her in the dark on plea deal offered to man accused of beating her with a metal pipe
Read full article: Victim: Bexar County DA left her in the dark on plea deal offered to man accused of beating her with a metal pipeA Bexar County woman severely beaten outside an Elmendorf home in 2022 said prosecutors recently offered a plea deal without her consent to the man accused of attacking her.
Commissioners Court approves continued use of funds for Bexar County’s High-Risk Intake Team
Read full article: Commissioners Court approves continued use of funds for Bexar County’s High-Risk Intake TeamMore than a year after receiving additional funding to address a backlog of cases awaiting indictment, the Bexar County District Attorney will again ask for the continued use of unused funds from the Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday.
Commissioners Court approves continued use of funds for Bexar County’s High-Risk Intake Team
Read full article: Commissioners Court approves continued use of funds for Bexar County’s High-Risk Intake TeamMore than a year after receiving additional funding to address a backlog of cases awaiting indictment, the Bexar County District Attorney will again ask for the continued use of unused funds from the Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday.
Bexar County DA investigator resigns, says Gonzales yelled at him about work attire
Read full article: Bexar County DA investigator resigns, says Gonzales yelled at him about work attireA recently hired investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office resigned late last month, after claiming District Attorney Joe Gonzales yelled at him in a public setting for not wearing a collared shirt.
Over 16,700 felony cases await indictment in Bexar County; commissioner calls for urgent solutions
Read full article: Over 16,700 felony cases await indictment in Bexar County; commissioner calls for urgent solutionsCounty Commissioner Grant Moody asking for DA to update Commissioner's Court on backlog.
Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpson’s motion to change bond conditions
Read full article: Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpson’s motion to change bond conditionsBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales plans to challenge a motion to change Brad Simpson’s bond conditions.
Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicides
Read full article: Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicidesThe number in homicides relating to domestic violence are doubling in Bexar County in just a year, according to Bexar County officials during a press conference.
Months before defending his own car allowance, DA Gonzales suspended investigator over use of take-home vehicle
Read full article: Months before defending his own car allowance, DA Gonzales suspended investigator over use of take-home vehicleAn investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office was handed a 10-day suspension late last year after using his take-home vehicle to work an off-duty job in Uvalde, discipline records obtained this month by KSAT Investigates show.
Monday hearing will likely determine fate of voter registration outreach program in Bexar County
Read full article: Monday hearing will likely determine fate of voter registration outreach program in Bexar CountyA hearing scheduled for Monday in San Antonio civil district court will likely determine the fate of a targeted voter registration program approved by county commissioners less than two weeks ago.
Paxton’s efforts to block Bexar County voter registration program takes center stage at court hearing Monday
Read full article: Paxton’s efforts to block Bexar County voter registration program takes center stage at court hearing MondayBexar County and the Texas Attorney General’s Office will face off in court Monday at a hearing regarding a voter registration program.
Bexar County DA dismisses trafficking case months after defense attorney accused prosecutors of being untruthful
Read full article: Bexar County DA dismisses trafficking case months after defense attorney accused prosecutors of being untruthfulThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday dismissed a felony trafficking case against a defendant whose attorney argued in court this year that prosecutors were untruthful in their handling of the case.
Judge denies special prosecutors’ replacement request in case against man accused of beating infant son
Read full article: Judge denies special prosecutors’ replacement request in case against man accused of beating infant sonA man charged in two high-profile cases was back in court as a judge denied special prosecutors’ request to remove themselves in his ongoing felony cases.
Appeals court grants retrial for man previously sentenced to 99 years for injury to a child
Read full article: Appeals court grants retrial for man previously sentenced to 99 years for injury to a childA man who was sentenced to 99 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of injury to a child had his case overturned by an appeals court, granting him a new trial.
San Antonio attorney cleared of criminal wrongdoing after series of dismissals
Read full article: San Antonio attorney cleared of criminal wrongdoing after series of dismissalsA San Antonio attorney arrested three times in 11 months has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing after a series of dismissals in his cases, court records provided by the attorney and gathered by KSAT show.
‘Justice system does not protect victims’: Woman says prosecutors weren’t ready for trial in harassment case
Read full article: ‘Justice system does not protect victims’: Woman says prosecutors weren’t ready for trial in harassment caseA San Antonio woman said the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office was unprepared for trial this spring, allowing her ex-husband to be quickly found not guilty of harassment.
Bexar County DA Gonzales defends $9K per year car allowance, despite routinely being driven by security detail
Read full article: Bexar County DA Gonzales defends $9K per year car allowance, despite routinely being driven by security detailThe allowance, which amounts to around $750 a month, has been in place since Gonzales took office in 2019, meaning he has collected around $50,000 since being sworn in nearly five and a half years ago, records show.
Prosecutors dismiss remaining charge against ex-SAPD officer in latest setback for DA’s Civil Rights Division
Read full article: Prosecutors dismiss remaining charge against ex-SAPD officer in latest setback for DA’s Civil Rights DivisionThe dismissal of the assault causing bodily injury charge against Carlos Castro is the latest setback for the Bexar County District Attorney Office’s Civil Rights Division, which was created in 2020 to investigate shootings and possible uses of excessive force by law enforcement officers.
Man accused of letting dog bite other man in neck during argument indicted 8 months after attack
Read full article: Man accused of letting dog bite other man in neck during argument indicted 8 months after attackMarcus Davila, 40, has been formally charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attack by dog with serious bodily injury.
Appeal in child abuse case delays capital murder trial of man accused of killing infant
Read full article: Appeal in child abuse case delays capital murder trial of man accused of killing infantA man found guilty and sentenced to 99 years in prison for severely beating his son is now awaiting to go to trial on a separate charge of capital murder of a child under 10.
Teen killed at Market Square Fiesta event was out on bond, had 5 pending warrants, extensive criminal record
Read full article: Teen killed at Market Square Fiesta event was out on bond, had 5 pending warrants, extensive criminal recordA teenager killed in a shooting at a Fiesta event at Historic Market Square late Saturday night had an extensive criminal record, five pending warrants and was out on bond for three other charges, according to court records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing 56-year-old woman in March 2022
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for killing 56-year-old woman in March 2022A Bexar County jury on Thursday sentenced a 52-year-old man convicted of murder in the shooting death of a 56-year-old woman in March 2022.
Records: Misdemeanor family violence dismissals reach 80% in Bexar County
Read full article: Records: Misdemeanor family violence dismissals reach 80% in Bexar CountyBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales this week announced changes to how his office will prosecute misdemeanor family violence matters after internal records obtained by KSAT Investigates showed the dismissal rate for these type of cases had reached 80%.
Bexar County district attorney to get outside legal counsel for possible challenge against Texas attorney general
Read full article: Bexar County district attorney to get outside legal counsel for possible challenge against Texas attorney generalBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is getting ready for a potential legal battle against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Records: Wren Collective behind controversial Portland protest policy
Read full article: Records: Wren Collective behind controversial Portland protest policyThe controversial policy that led to hundreds of criminal charges being dismissed against protesters in Portland, Oregon in 2020 was introduced by the district attorney there less than three weeks after he was provided a copy of it by the Wren Collective, federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Attorney: Bexar County DA’s office untruthful about dismissing DWI for witnesses’ testimony in trafficking case
Read full article: Attorney: Bexar County DA’s office untruthful about dismissing DWI for witnesses’ testimony in trafficking caseA longtime San Antonio defense attorney has accused the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office of being untruthful about its decision to dismiss a DWI charge against a victim in a human trafficking case.
Judge denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James Brennand
Read full article: Judge denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James BrennandNearly two weeks after attorneys argued whether the case of former SAPD officer James Brennand should be moved to another county or stay in Bexar County, a judge is ready to announce her ruling.
‘It’s a start’: SA police union supports proposed rule calling for oversight of large county district attorneys
Read full article: ‘It’s a start’: SA police union supports proposed rule calling for oversight of large county district attorneysThe Attorney General’s proposed rule could affect the Bexar County District Attorney’s office, which has been scrutinized for its handling of violent crime cases.
‘Burdensome and unnecessary’: Bexar County DA responds to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s proposed rule
Read full article: ‘Burdensome and unnecessary’: Bexar County DA responds to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s proposed ruleA proposed rule by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would allow him to remove some DA's who do not provide additional reporting on certain cases.
Chief investigator for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office resigns
Read full article: Chief investigator for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office resignsThe chief criminal investigator for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has resigned, effective Friday, a county human resources official confirmed to KSAT.
Ex-SAPD officer Brennand no longer facing attempted murder charge after reindictment
Read full article: Ex-SAPD officer Brennand no longer facing attempted murder charge after reindictmentA fired San Antonio police officer accused of shooting a teenager in a moving vehicle outside a North Side McDonald’s in 2022 no longer faces an attempted murder charge in connection to the case, court records obtained this week by KSAT Investigates show.
Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later date
Read full article: Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later dateEarlier this week the state was ordered to turn over conversations between Wren Collective and DA's Office about the case.
Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand case
Read full article: Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand caseTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on Monday
Read full article: Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on MondayTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Emails reveal Wren Collective had hands in more than just ‘messaging’ in Bexar Co. DA’s Office
Read full article: Emails reveal Wren Collective had hands in more than just ‘messaging’ in Bexar Co. DA’s OfficeMore than 400 pages of emails between DA Joe Gonzales and Wren Collective show conversations about policy and SAPD Chief William McManus.
Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren Collective
Read full article: Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren CollectiveBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is asking a judge to quash a subpoena requiring him to turn over all communications between his office and the Austin-based criminal justice reform group the Wren Collective.
Motions accuse DA’s Civil Rights Division of ‘intentional misconduct’ in officer mistrials
Read full article: Motions accuse DA’s Civil Rights Division of ‘intentional misconduct’ in officer mistrialsAttorneys for three former San Antonio police officers accused of committing crimes while on duty have accused the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office Civil Rights Division of intentionally concealing evidence that would have set their clients free, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percent
Read full article: Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percentBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales updated county commissioners on the progress made by the High Risk Intake Team on Tuesday.
Bexar County commissioner questions district attorney on Wren Collective relationship
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner questions district attorney on Wren Collective relationshipBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales was questioned about his dealings with the Wren Collective, a third-party criminal justice reform group, during a meeting Tuesday.
Did DA Joe Gonzales violate campaign finance laws through relationship with Wren Collective? Expert weighs in.
Read full article: Did DA Joe Gonzales violate campaign finance laws through relationship with Wren Collective? Expert weighs in.Gonzales did not disclose campaign advice from Wren Collective on campaign finance reports.
DA Joe Gonzales attempting to block release of communications with D.C. law firm recommended by Wren Collective
Read full article: DA Joe Gonzales attempting to block release of communications with D.C. law firm recommended by Wren CollectiveThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office this week asked the state attorney general to allow it to withhold all communications between District Attorney Joe Gonzales, his first assistant and a Washington, D.C. law firm recommended to Gonzales by the founder of the Wren Collective.
Sources: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary case
Read full article: Sources: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary caseA fired San Antonio police officer awaiting trial for the 2022 shooting of a teenager subdued a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a West Side tool shop late last month, multiple sources told KSAT Investigates.
Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren Collective
Read full article: Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren CollectiveSources tell KSAT Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales held an all-staff meeting this week to address reports and explain the relationship with the Austin-based criminal justice reform group.
Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s case
Read full article: Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s caseSubpoena filed ordering DA to hand over all communications between his staff and Wren Collective about high-profile 2022 shooting of teen by SAPD officer.
Northside ISD trustee enters pretrial diversion program in DWI case
Read full article: Northside ISD trustee enters pretrial diversion program in DWI caseA Northside Independent School District trustee arrested last fall on suspicion of driving while intoxicated has entered a pretrial diversion program in the case, Bexar County court records confirm.
All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting case
Read full article: All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting caseBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales was ordered Tuesday to hand over all communications between his staff and the Wren Collective about the high-profile 2022 shooting of a teenager by a San Antonio police officer, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become public
Read full article: Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become publicBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar this week distanced himself from Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, asking the fellow elected official to “respect attorney-client privilege” moving forward.
‘Very concerning’: Former prosecutor exposes troubling discussions between DA’s office, Wren Collective
Read full article: ‘Very concerning’: Former prosecutor exposes troubling discussions between DA’s office, Wren CollectiveAttorney Meredith Chacon explains potential fallout in conversations had by DA’s Office and criminal justice reform group.
Political interest groups having greater influence on criminal justice leaders, law expert says
Read full article: Political interest groups having greater influence on criminal justice leaders, law expert saysThere’s been a trend of district attorney offices influenced by political groups and nonprofits, according to a law professor at Texas A&M University School of Law.
What we know about the Wren Collective
Read full article: What we know about the Wren CollectiveThe Wren Collective, the Texas group that has wielded significant influence on Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales during his time in office, operates under the umbrella of a California non-profit, records obtained Wednesday by KSAT Investigates show.
Take a closer look at the conversations between Bexar County DA’s Office & criminal justice reform group
Read full article: Take a closer look at the conversations between Bexar County DA’s Office & criminal justice reform groupKSAT’s discovery of hundreds of emails and text messages between the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and an Austin-based criminal justice reform group has revealed just how much of an influence the group had on the DA.
Criminal justice reform group wields significant influence on DA Joe Gonzales, text records show
Read full article: Criminal justice reform group wields significant influence on DA Joe Gonzales, text records showWhat started as a news tip has led to the discovery of hundreds of emails and text messages between the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and an Ausitn-based criminal justice reform group.
Bexar County District Attorney spends nearly $50k on public safety campaign, records show
Read full article: Bexar County District Attorney spends nearly $50k on public safety campaign, records showThe Bexar County District Attorney spent $49,500 on a holiday public safety campaign, according to records obtained by KSAT.
Law enforcement leaders stress securing firearms as more than 3,100 guns reported stolen in San Antonio area last year
Read full article: Law enforcement leaders stress securing firearms as more than 3,100 guns reported stolen in San Antonio area last yearLaw enforcement leaders in Bexar County and federal authorities are asking gun owners to secure their firearms due to the prevalence of gun thefts in the San Antonio area — specifically from vehicles.
‘Would I have to be dead?’: Domestic violence victim questions DA plea deal that gave attacker no jail time
Read full article: ‘Would I have to be dead?’: Domestic violence victim questions DA plea deal that gave attacker no jail timeA San Antonio woman severely beaten by her boyfriend inside his East Side apartment said she has been let down by the criminal justice system after her attacker was given a plea deal that included no jail time.
Gun used to kill Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra recovered at suspect’s home; another suspect ‘possible,’ police say
Read full article: Gun used to kill Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra recovered at suspect’s home; another suspect ‘possible,’ police sayThe gun that was believed to have been used to shoot and kill Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra was recovered at the home of the two suspects charged in the case, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said.
KSAT Investigates year in review: From DA discord to Texas prison lockdowns
Read full article: KSAT Investigates year in review: From DA discord to Texas prison lockdownsPublic safety and the well-being of loved ones were two issues of great importance in the San Antonio community in 2023 and the driving forces behind much of the reporting from KSAT Investigates this year.
3 SAPD officers indicted in shooting death of Melissa Perez
Read full article: 3 SAPD officers indicted in shooting death of Melissa PerezThree San Antonio Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury Thursday, nearly six months after the shooting death of a 46-year-old woman inside her Southwest Side apartment.
DA’s office denied removal of children from home before baby was burned, injected with meth, state rep says
Read full article: DA’s office denied removal of children from home before baby was burned, injected with meth, state rep says‘I’m very frustrated.’ State Rep John Lujan said he is looking into it
More than 6,000 criminal cases dismissed by DA’s office in 3 months, county report shows
Read full article: More than 6,000 criminal cases dismissed by DA’s office in 3 months, county report showsOn average, Gonzales dismisses 45.7% more cases than former DA Nico LaHood, according to a KSAT analysis of quarterly county reports.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing remodeling subcontractor at North Side apartment complex
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing remodeling subcontractor at North Side apartment complexA judge sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing a remodeling subcontractor.
San Antonio Police Officers’ Association takes aim at district attorney in new ‘DA Chronicles’ videos
Read full article: San Antonio Police Officers’ Association takes aim at district attorney in new ‘DA Chronicles’ videosSAPOA has released two videos highlighting what they say are missteps by the District Attorney.
Better communication, improved technology among public safety recommendations from district court judge
Read full article: Better communication, improved technology among public safety recommendations from district court judgeKSAT 12 has gotten the first look at some recommendations to improve public safety from Bexar County and San Antonio’s top police and court officials.
DA Gonzales plans to cut indictment backlog by one-third, despite staffing problems
Read full article: DA Gonzales plans to cut indictment backlog by one-third, despite staffing problemsBexar County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to allow Gonzales to spend $295,000 in unused funding for six vacant positions to pay prosecutors who volunteer for extra work preparing cases for a grand jury. The so-called “High Risk Intake Team” would focus on violent crimes, repeat offenders, and cases specifically highlighted by police or prosecutors.
Attorneys seek change of venue for trial of former SAPD officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s
Read full article: Attorneys seek change of venue for trial of former SAPD officer who shot teen outside McDonald’sAttorneys for former San Antonio Police Officer James Brennand have filed a motion seeking a change of venue in his upcoming trial.
‘I want answers’: Family of slain teen angry DA’s office didn’t tell them defendants were in court, sentenced
Read full article: ‘I want answers’: Family of slain teen angry DA’s office didn’t tell them defendants were in court, sentencedThe family of a teen murdered last year is frustrated about the lack of updates from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT ExplainsRecent tensions between the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office sparked by the shooting of six SAPD officers within a two-week span while in pursuit of suspects triggered this KSAT Explains.
DA’s office looking into ‘technical issue’ that delayed indictment in a 2022 child death case
Read full article: DA’s office looking into ‘technical issue’ that delayed indictment in a 2022 child death caseKSAT reporting may have helped the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office uncover what they’re calling a technical issue that delayed indictments in a child death case for more than a year.