Houston Man Denied Fair Trial Over Flawed Lab Test
In Houston, a man imprisoned 17 years for kidnapping and rape was denied a fair trial due to flawed testimony by a police lab supervisor. New DNA tests suggest another suspect, Isidro Yanez, and prosecutors may seek a new trial or bond release while appeals proceed.
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Panetti competent to be executed
A federal judge ruled that death row inmate Scott Panetti is mentally competent under the standard of knowing he committed two murders and he can be executed. Judge Sam Sparks, who had delayed the execution, concluded Panetti meets the required criteria despite his earlier courtroom antics.
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Sam Sparks
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Dallas
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UT Education Core Changes Urged by Commission
A Texas panel says the University of Texas underestgraduates lack a balanced core. It urges a university wide core curriculum requiring courses in writing speaking ethics leadership and history to deepen training. The plan aims to place UT among the top five public universities within 25 years. Credit for high test scores would be offset by more advanced subject work.
Dewhurst calls broken Texas child protection system
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst faulted Texas child protection efforts after multiple deaths, vowing a fix. He urged committee study on law enforcement involvement, worker training, and proper case identification while noting CPS actions after a malnourished Dallas toddler’s death and related investigations into the department.
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Austin
Texas
David Dewhurst
Staffing agency indicted in fake documents scheme
McAllen AP report says Tollin Group Inc doing business as Remedy Intelligent Staffing facing an indictment for hiring illegal immigrants and using falsified I-9 forms to support a $67 million Wornick Co. MREs contract. Nine employees pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fraud. one case upgraded to felony. James Eckensberger Jr. entered a not guilty plea for the firm.
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