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Paxton whistleblowers awarded $6.7M
A Travis County judge on Friday awarded nearly $6.7 million to four whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to law enforcement in 2020...
Dallas approves $900K settlement
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a $900,000 settlement Wednesday for a man who says he was wrongfully convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman after...
City pays record $1.6M
Bobby Bennett, a mentally ill man who took a cop’s bullet to the gut, will now get the largest payout the city of Dallas has...
What is Excessive Force?
What is Excessive Force? Excessive force means any force used by law enforcement that exceeds what is necessary to gain compliance over a person. The...
Wellpath Founder and CEO Sentenced for Fraud
Wellpath Founder and CEO Sentenced for Fraud Wellpath founder, Gerard “Jerry” Boyle, was sentenced for fraud in February 2022, after pleading guilty in October of...
Suicide is a Major Issue for Inmates
Suicide is a Major Issue for Inmates Suicide is a major issue for inmates in the United States. According to the Department of Justice, suicide...
Sexual Assault in Prisons
Sexual Assault in Prisons Sadly, jails and prisons of all types across the country have failed miserably in preventing sexual assaults within their facilities. Sometimes,...
Prison Rape Elimination Act & the High Rate of Sexual Assault in Texas Prisons
Prison Rape Elimination Act & the High Rate of Sexual Assault in Texas Prisons In 2003, Congress passed the Prison...
Is Probable Cause Still a Protection for Everyday People?
Is Probable Cause Still a Protection for Everyday People? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution says “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable...
Is Private Healthcare for Jails Better?
Is Private Healthcare for Jails Better? Private Healthcare Providers cost more for the public and are less safe for inmates. Private Healthcare Providers exist as...