In crackdown on violent protesters, Justice Dept. says federal sedition charge may be applied

Neither was a man accused of shooting and killing a demonstrator in Louisville following the death of Breonna Taylor. Demonstrations have slowed, though not necessarily b...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants judge recused from his criminal case, promising further delays in years-old prosecution

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted in 2015 on felony securities fraud charges, but has yet to go to trial. Defense attorneys for Texas Attorney General Ken Pa...

Houston police chief, victims advocates angered by cases of accused murderers released on multiple bonds

While a federal lawsuit addressed inequities in misdemeanor cases, the way bond in felony cases is handled remains in dispute. Kahan said his research found 42 such defen...