BREAKING BOND: FOX 26 finds another repeat violent offender on parole granted PR bond for new criminal charges
Being on parole means a defendant is still serving their sentence not behind bars, but in the community. That doesn't stop some judges and magistrates from treating them like first-time offenders.
Another violent repeat offender gets PR bond
For the third time in nine months, a repeat violent offender on parole is given a personal recognizance or low cash bond after allegedly committing new crimes. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest in his Breaking Bond report.
Discussing teen violence, teens arming themselves with guns
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains more on this edition of "Behind Breaking Bond."
Behind Breaking Bond: June 12, 2024
In this episode of Behind Breaking Bond, we discuss a habitual offender who allegedly committed a murder while free from jail on a personal recognizance bond, or get-out-of-jail-free card. We also talk about another repeat violent offender who served a prison sentence while on bond for murder.
Behind Breaking Bond: Man accused of murder while out on PR bond
In this episode of Behind Breaking Bond, we discuss a habitual offender who allegedly committed a murder while free from jail on a personal recognizance bond, or get-out-of-jail-free card. We also talk about another repeat violent offender who served a prison sentence while on bond for murder.
Houston crime: 49-year-old man accused of murdering his 50-year-old girlfriend while free on PR bond
Nine days after being released on a PR bond, repeat offender Jason Meinelt murdered his girlfriend at a motel, sparking outrage over the judicial decision.
Repeat offender out on bond, accused of murder
A 49-year-old habitual offender is behind bars accused of murdering his 50-year-old girlfriend while free from jail on a personal recognizance bond or get out jail free card. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more on the case in this Breaking Bond segment.
Behind Breaking Bond: Forced crime victim advocate
In this episode of Behind Breaking Bond, Randy Wallace is joined by April Aguirre, a forced crime victim advocate.
Repeat offender accused of killing girlfriend
A 36-year-old repeat violent offender accused of killing his girlfriend last week was on bond for murder while serving a prison sentence at the same time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest in his Breaking Bond series.
Violent repeat offender on bond for murder charged with killing another woman
Antonio Williams, a man with six felony convictions, was controversially released on bond after serving a prison sentence for weapons charges, only to allegedly kill another woman, Myanda Thomas, within two months, highlighting a critical oversight in the judicial system's handling of his case.
Houston crime: Visiting judge sentences 23-year-old to 6 years for shooting during catalytic converter theft
Ricky Joiner was released twice on bond and became a wanted fugitive both times. Not only was he not punished for being a wanted fugitive, he was rewarded for it.
Breaking Bond: Same judge takes no action against defendant on probation, free on bond at the same time
A Houston judge is facing criticism for allowing a woman who violated probation and committed new crimes to remain free.
Harris County judge takes no action against woman
For the second time in a week, we find a judge taking no action against a defendant on probation and free from jail on bond at the same time. FOX 26's Wallace has more in this segment of Breaking Bond.
Behind Breaking Bond: Daphne Jack, Prevention Zone
In this episode of Behind Breaking Bond, FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace talks about the increase in juvenile crime with special guest Daphne Jack, who runs the non-profit, Prevention Zone, which works to keep youth out of the criminal justice pipeline.
Judge allows habitual offender to remain on probation, grants her 6 felony bonds
A Texas judge's decision to grant probation and bonds to a repeat offender with new violent charges raises questions about the justice system's handling of habitual offenders.
Woman on probation gets new charges, still on bond
In this Breaking Bond report, a judge allows a 41-year-old repeat offender to stay on probation even after she gets new felony charges and fails to report to her probation officer. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has the latest on the story.
Defendant allegedly commits murder while on parole and out on bond, second similar incident in 6 months
A paroled felon with an outstanding warrant for his arrest appeared in court three times before being charged with capital murder.
Breaking Bond: 44-year-old registered sex offender recently found competent to stand trial gets PR bond
A registered sex offender is out of jail on a personal recognizance bond after regaining competency to stand trial, raising concerns from victim advocates worried about a repeat offense.
Judge grants registered sex offender PR Bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Behind Breaking Bond - Speaking with Crime Victim's Advocate Leticia Ybarra
On this week's show, FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace is joined by Crime Victim's Advocate Leticia Ybarra along with Andy Kahan from Houston Crime Stoppers. The group will discuss why Leticia chose to become a Crime Victim's Advocate and what it's doing for her and her grief during National Crime Victim's Week.