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In Dallas, Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Teen Out of Hotel

In Dallas, Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Teen Out of Hotel

By Patrick StricklandAugust 7, 2021

When federal authorities arrested him, Anthony Lennell Acy, 34, was keeping his victims in Room 211 at the Comfort Inn and Suites off Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in Dallas. He’d beat them, make them take ecstasy and forced them to have sex with customers in Texas and California, according to…

Bail Reforms Reduced False Convictions. The Texas GOP Wants to Scrap Them.

Bail Reforms Reduced False Convictions. The Texas GOP Wants to Scrap Them.

By Michael MurneyJuly 31, 2021

Allegedly, Maranda Odonnell was driving with an invalid license. After being taken into custody in Harris County Jail in 2016, officers told her she could leave immediately if she paid $2,500 in cash bail. In a hearing lasting less than 60 seconds, during which Harris County sheriff’s officers told her…

In Texas, Exotic Dancer Under 21 Sues Ken Paxton to Get Her Job Back

In Texas, Exotic Dancer Under 21 Sues Ken Paxton to Get Her Job Back

By Jacob VaughnJuly 30, 2021

In their lawsuit, Amada Man and the others argue Senate Bill 315 is unconstitutional.

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In Dallas County, a Program Offers the Chance to Clear Your Record

In Dallas County, a Program Offers the Chance to Clear Your Record

By Jacob VaughnJuly 20, 2021

Dallas County’s Expunction Expo is on its fifth year and has a record number of applicants hoping to get their records expunged.

Exotic Cat Rancher Linked to Tiger King Locked Up On Federal Gun Charges

Exotic Cat Rancher Linked to Tiger King Locked Up On Federal Gun Charges

By Jacob VaughnJuly 19, 2021

For the next 28 months, exotic cat rancher Paul Michael Malagerio will be locked up in federal prison for his visa overstay and illegally possessing three firearms.

How the Feds Took Down a Crew Robbing Phone Stores in North Texas and California

How the Feds Took Down a Crew Robbing Phone Stores in North Texas and California

By Jacob VaughnJuly 17, 2021

After 15 minutes inside a Fort Worth cell phone store, a group of robbers walked out with cash and electronics, hopped into a grey Nissan Altima and left the scene. Store employees were left on the floor with their hands zip-tied behind their backs. The robbers knew what they were doing. They’d done it many times before.

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Following Lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to Unblock Twitter Critics

Following Lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to Unblock Twitter Critics

By Patrick StricklandJuly 13, 2021

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton doesn’t like critics. In fact, he blocked many of them on Twitter for blasting him over his policies or poking fun at him. But last week, the Republican official caved in and agreed to unblock Twitter users who he’d previously banished from his account, @KenPaxtonTX…

‘Bad Dream’: Marvin Scott III’s Family Not Ready to Give Up After His Death in Jail

By Steven MonacelliJuly 13, 2021

Marvin Scott III, a 26-year-old Black man, died in Collin County Jail this March. The video of his death was recently released.

McKinney Man Who Bought Jet Skis, SUVs Through Illegal Scheme Sentenced to Prison

McKinney Man Who Bought Jet Skis, SUVs Through Illegal Scheme Sentenced to Prison

By Simone CarterJuly 12, 2021

On Friday, a McKinney man was sentenced to federal prison after he allegedly used illegal funds to buy jet skis and SUVs.

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With State and Local Law Agencies’ Help, Feds Again Nail Texas Prison Gang Aryan Circle

With State and Local Law Agencies’ Help, Feds Again Nail Texas Prison Gang Aryan Circle

By Patrick StricklandJuly 8, 2021

The Aryan Circle, believed to be the second largest prison gang in Texas, has a long history of violence, including murder, and other crimes, authorities say.

Supreme Court Decision for Arizona Voting Laws Stokes Texas Democrats’ Fears

Supreme Court Decision for Arizona Voting Laws Stokes Texas Democrats’ Fears

By Simone CarterJuly 2, 2021

On Thursday, a U.S. Supreme Court decision prompted Texas voting rights advocates to sound the alarm.

On the Run: Wanted for Charlottesville Violence, Texas Neo-Nazi Nowhere to be Found

By Patrick StricklandJuly 1, 2021

Robert Warren Ray, once a prominent neo-Nazi podcaster, helped organize the deadly ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Virginia nearly four years ago.

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Richardson Man, Alias ‘Doctor Bitcoin’, Pleads Guilty to Cyber-Crime Scheme

By Simone CarterJune 30, 2021

A Richardson man calling himself “Doctor Bitcoin” pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Amari Boone Should Still Be Alive Today. But He Died in Foster Care Last Year.

Amari Boone Should Still Be Alive Today. But He Died in Foster Care Last Year.

By Jacob VaughnJune 25, 2021

A lawsuit filed by Boone’s parents claims an investigation into his death found deadly practices by the ACH Child and Family Services contractor Our Community Our Kids and its employees.

Lawsuit: Poor Police Training in Farmers Branch Led to Shooting Death of Johnny Moreno

Lawsuit: Poor Police Training in Farmers Branch Led to Shooting Death of Johnny Moreno

By Jacob VaughnJune 21, 2021

The case was eventually brought before a Dallas County Grand Jury which indicted Dunn for murder. The criminal case is still ongoing and awaiting trial.

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Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?

Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?

By Jacob VaughnJune 18, 2021

The FBI calls public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. They’re pulling off these kinds of stings in cities all over the country.

Searching for Psychic Ann: One Man’s Fight Against a Shadowy Group of Grifters

By Jacob VaughnJune 16, 2021

Desperate and looking for guidance, a California man reached out to a psychic. It ended up costing him $90,000.

Wichita Falls Militia Supporter Pleads Guilty to Plot to Blow Up Amazon Data Center

Wichita Falls Militia Supporter Pleads Guilty to Plot to Blow Up Amazon Data Center

By Patrick StricklandJune 12, 2021

North Texan Seth Aaron Pendley, who participated in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, pleaded guilty to planning to blow up an Amazon data center earlier this year.

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Amid Hiring Spike in Dallas Area, Amazon Announces New Drug Testing Policy for Pot

Amid Hiring Spike in Dallas Area, Amazon Announces New Drug Testing Policy for Pot

By Jacob VaughnJune 7, 2021

The company said pot use will now be treated the same as alcohol use.

Hate Crime: Dallas Men Used Grindr to Rob, Attack and Taunt Gay Men

Hate Crime: Dallas Men Used Grindr to Rob, Attack and Taunt Gay Men

By Patrick StricklandJune 3, 2021

The last of the four men charged in connection to the plot has pleaded guilty to several charges, including one hate crime count.

Texas Law Enforcement Keeps Confiscating Legal Hemp Products

Texas Law Enforcement Keeps Confiscating Legal Hemp Products

By Jacob VaughnMay 28, 2021

Confusion over hemp’s legality persists today.

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‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge

‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge

By Patrick StricklandMay 13, 2021

Christian Michael Mackey belonged to a now defunct neo-Nazi group called Iron Youth. Now, he’s pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge that could put him in prison for up to 10 years.

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