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Houston Health Department vendor under FBI investigation, city says

Posted on February 16, 2022 · The FBI confirmed agents were present at the department's 8000 N. Stadium Drive building as of noon Wednesday.

Law

Simone Biles among dozens of women seeking $1 billion from the FBI over Larry Nassar

Posted on June 8, 2022 · There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.

Politics

Supporters call for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release at Houston rally outside the Toyota Center

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Houston native has been detained in Russia for nearly four months.

Houston Matters

Hidalgo staffers hope to disqualify DA Kim Ogg from prosecuting their case (June 3, 2022)

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.

Criminal Justice

Harris County officials set 10% bail bond minimum to limit people released from custody

Posted on April 14, 2022 · Local leaders have blamed the bail bond industry for setting rates too low, allowing people accused of violent offenses to easily get out of jail and reoffend.

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Houston Health Department vendor under FBI investigation, city says

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