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Lawyer Of Rape Victim Housed In Harris County Jail Wants Independent Investigation

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Posted on August 2, 2016 · District Attorney Devon Anderson says her office didn’t commit any irregularities.

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State Regulators Issue New Mental Health Screening Form For County Jails

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Posted on November 19, 2015 · Inmates who answer “yes” to certain questions are automatically flagged for suicide risk.

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Posted on June 3, 2022 · On Friday's show: Two staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are asking that District Attorney Kim Ogg be disqualified from prosecuting their case, which involves a controversial COVID-19 outreach contract. We learn why. And the new Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Houston Field Office discusses his job and efforts to fight crime in the area.

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