Pharr Faces Lawsuit for Ignoring Warnings Before Fatal Dog Attack
A federal lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division, alleging that the City of Pharr’s failure to act on repeated warnings about dangerous dogs led to a fatal attack on a 91-year-old woman. The case, filed on January 3, 2025, accuses the city of deliberate […]
Round Rock Traffic Stop Sparks Allegations of Racial Profiling, Misconduct
On the evening of December 31, 2022, Sandra Salinas Molina, her husband, and their son were on the cusp of starting a new chapter in their lives after moving to the Austin area. But what should have been a smooth transition into their new community instead spiraled into a protracted ordeal involving allegations of racial […]
Mesquite Police Sued Over Fatal Shooting
The family of Payton Lawrence has filed a lawsuit against the City of Mesquite, claiming excessive force and systemic failures led to his fatal shooting by Officer Fyall.
Harlingen Officer Faces Controversy Over Misconduct
The Harlingen Police Department faces scrutiny over Officer Steven Benitez’s misconduct, detailed in an investigative file, highlighting excessive force and systemic accountability failures.
Austin Man Sues Police for Excessive Force, Brain Injury
Marquel Andre Loggins has filed a federal lawsuit against Austin police for excessive force during a December 2022 incident that caused him a traumatic brain injury and raised systemic accountability issues.
Texas Officer Indefinitely Suspended for DWI with Child Passenger
Garland Police Officer Christopher Franey was suspended indefinitely after a DUI arrest involving erratic driving and a child’s presence, with his blood alcohol concentration nearly triple the legal limit.
North East ISD Police Officer’s Pattern of Misconduct Exposed
The North East ISD Police Department faces criticism over Officer Rachel Mariano’s extensive disciplinary issues, including inappropriate relationships and insubordination, yet she has avoided suspension repeatedly, raising accountability concerns.
Former Teacher Sues Texas Officials for Malicious Prosecution
David Schachter, a teacher, is suing several Texas officials for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution, claiming a conspiracy ruined his career and mental health.
NISD K9 Unit Incident: Dog Bite at Health Careers High School
A routine narcotics search by NISD police led to K9 Gini biting a student, resulting in an investigation and proposed suspension for Officer Samantha Avery due to negligence.
Corpus Christi Traffic Stop: Brothers Accused of Smirking
The Fifth Circuit partially reversed a lower court’s ruling, affirming the brothers’ unlawful traffic stop claim while granting qualified immunity to officers regarding the search and impoundment.