Harris County District Attorney's Office
Recent News About Harris County District Attorney's Office
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Harris County judge admonished for failing to be courteous towards prosecutors
HOUSTON - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a public admonition and order of additional education for Judge Darrell Jordan, who presides over Harris County’s Criminal Court at Law No. 16. -
72-year old man claims assault by 99 Cent Only employees, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A 72-year old man claims he was assaulted and falsely imprisoned after an altercation with 99 Cent Only Store employees. -
Houston teacher claims she used 'reasonable force' to restrain violent student, sues for wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A former Houston Independent School District (HISD) teacher claims the district illegally terminated her after she was falsely accused of causing injury to one of her students. -
Man seeks $2.5M from city of Houston over 2008 arrest
HOUSTON - A Houston man is suing the city of Houston for $2.5 million following his 2008 arrest for allegedly installing a tracking device in his wife's vehicle. -
Lawsuit claims Pasadena PD illegally seized man's weapon after 2010 arrest
HOUSTON - Humble resident Almond Mitchell is suing the Pasadena Police Department and one of its detectives on allegations they illegally seized a weapon from his residence more than two years ago, recent court documents say. -
Brazoria Co. man claims HISD fired him for reporting wrongdoing in police department to Harris Co. DA
HOUSTON - A Brazoria County man has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District after he lost his job with its police department, recent court documents say. -
Harris Co. district attorney sued for retaliating against former HPD crime lab employees
HOUSTON - Two former employees with the Houston Police Department Crime Lab have filed suit against Harris County, Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos and Harris County Assistant District Attorney Rachel Palmer in response to alleged "retaliation for their protected speech and association." -
Man alleges Baytown threatened him with fines, jail over anti-RLC campaign
HOUSTON - A Baytown man has filed suit against the city and one of its inspectors in response to what he believes is a violation of his constitutional rights. -
Hearing impaired man says constables failed to provide interpreter
Crain HOUSTON - A Spring man who is hearing impaired has filed suit against the Harris County District Attorney's Office and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for failing to provide him with an interpreter. -
Charges dropped against Texas SC justice's wife
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Felony arson criminal mischief charges have dismissed against Francisca Medina, the wife of Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina. -
Republican Huffman wins District 17 Senate seat
Joan Huffman (R) In a runoff election Dec. 16, Republican Joan Huffman successfully won the seat to represent District 17 in the Texas Senate. The district includes portions of Jefferson, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend and Galveston counties.