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NFL Player Indicted By Harris County Grand Jury
Posted on · NFL player Michael Bennett has been indicted by Harris County grand jury
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UPDATE: Mueller Using D.C. Grand Jury In Russia Probe: Source
Posted on · According to the newspaper, the grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up.
Health & Science
Update: Anti-Abortion Activist Posts Bond, Offered Pretrial Diversion
Posted on · Sandra Merritt and David Daleiden face felony charges in Houston. They are accused of visiting Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast under false pretenses to produce videos to damage the organization.
Houston Matters
Grand Jury Takes No Action Against Planned Parenthood In Houston, Two Videographers Indicted
Posted on · In a surprising turn of events, a Harris County grand jury — convened to investigate whether Houston-based Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast sold fetal tissue — declined Monday to take any action against the women’s health service provider. Instead it indicted the undercover videographers behind those allegations. We talk with News 88.7 health and science reporter Carrie […]
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Grand Jury To Reconvene Over Sandra Bland Case
Posted on · A Waller County grand jury will meet again Wednesday to continue considering charges in connection with the arrest and death of Sandra Bland.
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Prosecutor Says No Indictment In Sandra Bland Jail Death
Posted on · A Waller County grand jury will meet again in January to consider charges in connection with the arrest and death of Sandra Bland.
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Starting September 1st, You Could Serve On A Grand Jury
Posted on · A new law that takes effect September 1, got its start in Harris County. The Grand Jury Reform bill will shed light on what used to be a jury selection process plagued by cronyism.
Houston Matters
Does Texas’ New Grand Jury Law Go Far Enough?
Posted on · Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new law changing how grand juries are selected in Texas. Previously, judge-appointed commissioners picked grand jurors in a system sometimes referred to as “pick-a-pal.” Critics said the commissioners tended to select jurors who share their backgrounds, making it less likely grand juries would reflect the diversity of their […]
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Preventing Flooding in Meyerland: Thursday’s Show (July 9, 2015)
Posted on · This week, Brazos Bend State Park reopened. It was closed for several weeks due to flood damage. It’s just one of many areas in and around Greater Houston that contended with flooding over Memorial Day weekend, prompted by a strong, fast-developing and sustained storm, which dropped up to 11 inches of rain over the area in […]
Houston Matters
Listener Comments on Grand Juries and Happiness in Houston
Posted on · From time to time, we share some of your recent comments about Houston Matters. During our discussion Monday with Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson about her wish to see changes to the grand jury selection process, which could result in younger juries, Travis wrote in to say how much he enjoyed serving on a jury. […]
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How Do You Make Grand Juries in Harris County More Diverse?
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson wants to see a change in how grand juries are selected. Grand juries of 12 people determine whether enough evidence exists to formally charge a suspect with a crime. Currently in Texas, judges are tasked with impaneling them, but it’s a time-consuming process. So, some name friends as “grand […]
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Grand Jury System and Pet Care: Monday’s show (February 23, 2015)
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson wants to see a change in how grand juries are selected. Grand juries of 12 people determine whether enough evidence exists to formally charge a suspect with a crime. Currently in Texas, judges are tasked with impaneling them, but it’s a time-consuming process. So, some name friends as “grand […]
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Harris County DA Criticizes Grand Jury Selection System
Posted on · The recent high-profile deaths of several people at the hands of police officers — and the lack of indictments — has led to a national conversation about fairness in the criminal justice system. Now, the lead prosecutor in Harris County has weighed in on at least one part of that discussion.