Harris County DA Kim Ogg discusses new state law prioritizing murder trials, initiatives to comply
District Attorney Kim Ogg will join with law-enforcement officials, prosecutors and families of murder victims to discuss a new state law that takes effect Friday, requiring trial courts to make murder trials a priority, according to a release.
UN investigator: Crimes against humanity under Myanmar junta
The head of the U.N. body investigating the most serious crimes in Myanmar says preliminary evidence collected since the military seized power on Feb. 1 shows a widespread and systematic attack on civilians amounting to crimes against humanity.
Harris County DA dismisses nearly 800 cases against peaceful protesters arrested during police brutality marches
HOUSTON โ The Harris County District Attorney dismissed nearly 800 cases against protesters who were arrested during marches against police brutality in the past three weeks. DA Kim Ogg announced that prosecutors dismissed 796 cases after conducting a review that divided the cases into two groups โ those who sought to do harm to others and property and those arrested for simple civil disobedience. The cases dismissed were for non-violent misdemeanor offenses, mostly obstructing a highway and trespassing. Only 51 adults and one juvenile now remain charged with active cases, which include 35 misdemeanor charges and 19 felony charges. โThe only people I will be prosecuting are those who intentionally hurt others and intentionally destroy property.โ