Siblings and kin swept up in Tulia drug bust seek justice
Debates swirl around Tulia Texas after a sweep led by Thomas Coleman ensnaring dozens of suspects, many relatives of Mattie White. Donnie White, her son, admitted buying cocaine for Coleman and faced a 12 year sentence before parole in 2002. The case prompted calls to overturn 38 convictions amid allegations of perjury and prosecutorial misconduct.
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Texas narcotics task force scandals cloud Texas law enforcement
The ACLU of Texas cites 15 regional narcotics task force scandals over five years with arrests indictments and misused funds. It notes 700 officers and $100 million yearly jail costs, while lawmakers balk at eliminating funding despite calls for reform. Amarillo officials defend the programs while critics blame automation of prosecution oriented courts.
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