Criminal Justice
Houston Chief Calls 1977 Police Killing ‘Straight-Up Murder’
Posted on · Joe Campos Torres was a Mexican-American Vietnam War veteran who was beaten to death by Houston police officers in 1977.
Tag: George Floyd
Town Square
The Evolution Of Drag In The Age Of Social Media
Posted on · Drag performances began in LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community events. Now the art form is accessible to millions thanks to Rupaul's Drag Race and the power of social media.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin Is Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years Over George Floyd’s Murder
Posted on · Prosecutors have asked for the former police officer to be sentenced to a 30-year prison term. His defense attorney is calling for probation and time already served.
Town Square
What Are Gun Rights And Gun Regulation Issues Facing Texas – And The Country?
Posted on · Today, we discuss gun safety, violence and policy, as well as social justice.
Politics
George Floyd Act Mostly Fails In Texas Legislature, After Being ‘Chopped Up’ Into Smaller Bills
Posted on · Opposition to the omnibus bill’s provisions came mostly from police unions who fought against the removal of “qualified immunity” that protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Criminal Justice
1 Year After His Death, George Floyd’s Legacy Is A Civil Rights ‘Awakening’
Posted on · Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of police brutality. Now, a year later, he is being remembered for the way his death changed society’s view on social injustice.
George Floyd's Death: 1 Year Later
What George Floyd’s Death Has Done For Americans’ Ability To Feel Empathy
Posted on · We asked two scholars who have spent decades studying empathy and bias to discuss what they've seen in the past year. They offer their view of what has changed - and what has not.
Houston Matters
One Year Later: Reflecting On The Legacy Of George Floyd (May 25, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: One year after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, members of his family and activists for social justice reflect on his life and legacy.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 2: The Reign Check
Posted on · Houston pastors reveal surprising revelations a year after Floyd's death
The Texas Legislature
Ending ‘Qualified Immunity’ For Police Was Key To Texas’ George Floyd Act. It Went Nowhere In The Legislature
Posted on · Several successor bills to House Bill 88 have advanced to the Senate, but they do not include one significant part of the original bill – limiting qualified immunity for police officers.
Criminal Justice
Supporters Of Pamela Turner Call On Baytown Police To Fire Indicted Officer Juan Delacruz
Posted on · Delacruz, who was indicted in Turner's killing, has been placed on paid administrative duty with the Baytown Police Department.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Leaders Back Pardoning George Floyd For 2004 Drug Arrest
Posted on · The five members of Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the resolution in support of the pardon request, which was submitted last month to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Criminal Justice
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
Posted on · Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial in which Chauvin was convicted.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case
Posted on · The former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted last month for murdering George Floyd is asking the court for a new trial. His lawyers say Chauvin's case was tainted by pretrial publicity.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Public Defender Seeks George Floyd’s Pardon For 2004 Case Connected To Gerald Goines
Posted on · The ex-Houston officer who arrested Floyd is now having his case history reviewed after a deadly 2019 drug raid. Harris County's district attorney supports the request for a pardon.