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Harris County Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Former Deputy In Denny’s Murder Case

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 3, 2019 · Chauna Thompson’s trial was scheduled to begin on April 26. The DA’s Office says they don’t have "sufficient evidence" to prove she wanted to harm John Hernandez.

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Terry Thompson Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For John Hernandez’s Murder

Associated Press

Posted on November 8, 2018 · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg says she hopes Thompson's case deters people from resorting to violence to resolve their conflicts.

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Guilty Verdict For Terry Thompson, First Anniversary Of Sutherland Springs Shooting, And Prisoner Van Catches Fire In Houston

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Posted on November 5, 2018 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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Jury Finds Terry Thompson Guilty Of Killing John Hernandez

Associated Press

Posted on November 5, 2018 · The trial will move to its punishment phase before jurors deliberate a sentence. Thompson faces up to life in prison.

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Terry Thompson’s Second Trial for Death of John Hernandez Begins

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 23, 2018 · There was a mistrial in June and Thompson's defense doesn't anticipate prosecutors will present new evidence, the Houston Chronicle reports

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HISD Board Reinstates Interim Superintendent, Trump Rally Moved to Toyota Center, Retrial of Terry Thompson Begins, And More

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Posted on October 18, 2018 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering

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Jury Selection Begins in Retrial of Terry Thompson for Death of John Hernandez

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Posted on October 18, 2018 · Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday

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Jury Selection Starts In Trial Of Terry Thompson For Murder Of John Hernandez

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on June 8, 2018 · The couple's lawyers say Hernandez was urinating outside the restaurant when Terry Thompson confronted him

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Judge Delays Trials Of Terry And Chauna Thompson For The Murder Of John Hernandez

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 9, 2018 · The lack of courtroom space for the high profile case has caused the re-scheduling

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Judge Denies Request For Change Of Venue In Trial For The Murder Of John Hernandez

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 13, 2018 · Judge Kelli Johnson doesn't consider there is prejudice that could negatively affect the upcoming trials of Terry and Chauna Thompson

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Deputy Involved In Denny’s Death Fired

Laurie Johnson

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Chauna Thompson has been terminated after an internal affairs investigation.

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Terry And Chauna Thompson Attend Their First Court Hearing In The John Hernandez Case

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 13, 2017 · The couple is charged with murder and was arraigned at the 178th District Court of the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.

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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg (first from the right) announced at a press conference that the grand jury selected for the John Hernandez case issued an indictment of murder for Terry and Shauna Thompson. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (second from the right) also attended the press conference.

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Harris County Grand Jury Calls For Indictment In Death Of John Hernandez

Laurie Johnson / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 8, 2017 · A Harris County grand jury has swiftly returned murder indictments in the death of John Hernandez.

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Houston’s Final Four organizing committee working on finishing touches

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