Category: National

Exposing the Dangers of Taxpayer Funded Pretrial Release

SB 91 catch-and-release catastrophe pushed by Texas crusader

SB 91 catch-and-release catastrophe pushed by Texas crusader “Alaska recently rolled back portions of Senate Bill 91 and in the process curtailed what has been disastrous public policy advocated by a self-styled crusader from 3,500 miles away. It’s important for Alaskans to understand what just happened, lest they fall prey to attempts by carpetbaggers to…
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Austin, TX – Pregnant woman robs bank at gunpoint, with fake gun, now FREE TO GO under Travis County "soft on crime" "PR" Bond

Stephanie Benavides, 23, was arrested for robbing a south Austin bank with a toy gun painted black – is now resting comfortably at home thanks to Travis County “soft on crime” pretrial release policy. According to the affidavit… Benavides robbed the Chase Bank on Stassney Lane in Austin on October 13, 2017 by gunpoint –…
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Austin, TX – Man violates woman's privacy by recording her in changing room now FREE TO GO under Travis County "soft on crime" "PR" Bond

Lorenzo Barranco Perfecto, 43, of Austin, was arrested for taking video and pictures of a woman undressing in a changing room at a retail clothing store. According to the affidavit… The victim “had undressed in one of the stalls” and “she observed male hands moving a pile of clothing around a cellphone.” Investigating further, it…
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Austin, TX – Stalker FREE TO GO under "soft on crime" pretrial release kills himself in victims home

Richard Thornton, 39, of Hutto, committed suicide in the home of his ex-girlfriend after being released by a municipal court judge earlier on charges of stalking the same victim. The Travis County Judge is now under fire for the release – done so under normal guidelines for Travis County’s “soft on crime” policies. Thornton had…
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Austin, TX – Airline passenger who attacked man, threatened to kill police officer FREE TO GO under "soft on crime" "PR" Bond

Aaron Sweeney, 28, of North Carolina, was charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest, and assault on a public servant. The FBI is also involved and more federal charges may come due to the fact that the incident interfered with an airline flight. According to an arrest affidavit, police arrived on the scene after the flight…
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(Video) Houston, TX – New mother murdered days after boyfriend released on "bail reform" after beating her – claiming he could not afford bail

Robert Graves, 35, is now in jail, charged with assaulting a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy, but things are getting much worse for Graves. Graves is now at the center of an investigation for the murder of Shanikia Johnson, 37, a new mother and HISD employee. Recently, Graves, who is the father of Johnson’s 2-week old…
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Austin, TX – Man arrested on possession of child pornography FREE TO GO under Travis County "soft on crime" "PR" Bond

Patrick James Tye, 25, of Austin, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation by Austin police. Despite the initial bail setting of $100,000, Tye was released and FREE TO GO under Travis County’s “soft on crime” pretrial release policy. Tye was released on a “PR” Bond which requires nothing more than a signature…
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Pearland, TX – Woman who was convicted of killing Pearland officer was released prior in May on Harris County "soft on crime" "PR" Bond

Amber Willemsen, the woman who was convicted and sentenced to 32 years for the killing of a Pearland police officer by auto when she was intoxicated, had also been arrested less than two months prior on drug possession in Harris County. Willemsen was arrested on May 29 for drug possession and also had a prior…
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Harris County, TX – "Criminal Justice Reform" FREE TO GO release blotter 9/10/17

What does Judge Rosenthal’s “soft on crime” policy look like in Harris County?  See for yourself… In a move that borders gross judicial overreach, the Texas judiciary continues to legislate from the bench – even as offenders are laughing and dancing their way out of the court room (literally) after being released and FREE TO GO unaccountable…
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Houston, TX – Looter arrested was released 10 separate times this year under Harris' "soft on crime" reform

What does Judge Rosenthal’s “soft on crime” policy look like in Harris County?  See for yourself… Abdu Wiley, 25, was arrested for looting a liquor store on Aug 30 – arrested within minutes of allegedly committing the crime. Wiley, a frequent flyer of the Texas criminal justice system, has been arrested 10 other times in…
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