Criminal Justice
Deshaun Watson’s Lawyer Downplays Claims Of FBI Investigation
Posted on · According to Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, the FBI has spoken to several women who are accusing Watson of sexual assault.
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News
Texas Instruments CEO Resigns For Personal Misconduct After Less Than Two Months
Posted on · The company did not elaborate on Crutcher's behavior.
Houston Matters
How Is The #MeToo Movement Manifesting Itself In Houston Workplaces?
Posted on · As our culture continues to change and abusers of power are being exposed, we learn from a local harassment attorney what's in store for the future of Houston’s workplaces.
News
Texas Governor Orders Investigation Into Youth Lockup Abuse
Posted on · Abbott asking the Texas Rangers, the state's top law enforcement unit, follows increasing concern from lawmakers and calls by juvenile justice reform groups to close the state's five youth lockups
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PBS Ends Partnership With Charlie Rose, CBS Fires Him After Several Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Posted on · Both media outlets had suspended Rose on Monday after several sexual harassment allegations were made public
Houston Matters
Bill Would Toughen Penalties for Improper Teacher-Student Relationships
Posted on · Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt introduced SB 7 that passed unanimously in the Senate (March 7, 2017). The proposed bill toughens penalties for educator misconduct in Texas — specifically to crack down on improper student-teacher relationships. It's been a topic of interest for some lawmakers and educators for a number of years now. How big is […]