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Matt Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking a Teen

It’s unfortunate that sex trafficking stories exist, much less sensational big stories implicating people in the federal government involved in the sex trafficking of…

Arkansas Probably Did Execute An Innocent Man

In a January 28, 2020 post titled “Is Arkansas Governor Responsible for Execution of Innocent Man,” we pointed to the fact that Arkansas Gov.…

Another Police Killing Demands George Floyd Act Reforms

The Texas Legislature convened on January 12, 2021. In a January 19, 2021 post , we pointed out that Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) had…

Texas Qualified Immunity Debate Heightens After Chauvin Conviction

The death of George Floyd took place in Minnesota, but it sent shockwaves across the country. In many places, its effects will redefine police…

Rogue Prosecutor Kelly Siegler, Legacy of Misconduct

Former Harris County prosecutor Kelly Siegler worked in the District Attorney’s Office between 1987 and 2008 . During that two-decade prosecutorial career, Siegler prosecuted…

Turning a Profit Doesn’t Protect from TX Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges

Crypto currency is a hot investment now, but like most popular trends, you must be vigilant about fraud in such investment strategies.. A case…

Texas’ Negligent Gun Storage Law May Hold Parents Liable

Gun accidents are always tragic, particularly when children are involved. Parents in West Houston recently discovered just how devastating these accidents can be –…

SCOTUS Eases Limits on “Life Without Parole” for Juveniles

According to the Sentencing Project , there are more than 206,000 people serving life sentences in the United States—6,000 of whom are women. More…

Why Insurrectionist Were Not on Law Enforcement Radar

On March 17, 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a report warning that “domestic violent extremism groups” pose an “elevated…

Texas Heads Up National $110 Million Tele-scam Bust

Wire fraud has several forms as a federal crime, from internet to telemarketing schemes. With so many opportunities available in our electronic world, wire…

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