Smuggling deaths trial delayed again in Houston case
The trial of Tyrone Williams, accused in a deadly May 2003 smuggling attempt that left 17 immigrants dead, was postponed as his lawyers pursue a Supreme Court appeal over potential racial factors in facing the death penalty. Jury selection was set to begin Tuesday, with a ruling possible in about a month.
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Gilmore
Supreme Court
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Police narrow search for kidnapped restaurateur Oscar J. Sanchez
Police press on in case of Oscar J. Sanchez a prominent restaurateur missing after being held near his family enterprises Relatives say initial demands reached up to 3 million then dropped to 78000 when families funds fell short The ransom rendezvous last week failed and suspect Edgar Acevedo 24 a former waiter at a family restaurant is believed involved
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State records show rise in prison sex assaults
Texas prison sexual assaults rise sharply with hundreds of inmates reporting attacks by cellmates or corrections officers. State records indicate a three year trend, making Texas appear the prison rape capital. The case is set for trial in July.
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Woman slain in Daisetta as great grandson dies
In Daisetta Liberty County a 76 year old woman Edwina Abel and her 14 year old great grandson Martin Abel were killed in a Monday shooting. Martin was found dying at the home across from Hull Daisetta Junior High School where he attended. Edwina was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she died. The town district offered grief counselors.
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Houston
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