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Final Hearing On Harris County Bail Settlement, Bus Service To HISD’s Alternative High School Cancelled, And Decline In Oil And Gas Jobs
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Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.
Posted on · About 85 percent of those arrested on misdemeanors would be released on cash free bonds.
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle also reports the jurists are replacing the D.C. law firm that was handling the litigation with a Houston-based pro bono attorney.
Posted on · The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a stay of the order from Judge Lee Rosenthal
Posted on · County officials say they have presented a settlement proposal based on the opinion from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Posted on · Back in April, Judge Lee Rosenthal determined that the county’s bail system is unconstitutional and the lawsuit is on hold because the county appealed her decision.
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.
Posted on · The County Attorney’s office argues Judge Lee Rosenthal’s ruling undermines the judges’ decision making power.