Archives for Courts | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas

1,084 results

page 2 of 50

UPDATE: The Ticket and The Dumb Zone Settle Lawsuit, Blake Jones to Join Former Hosts

By Kelly Dearmore
Sep 27, 2023

The radio contract dispute between 1310 The Ticket and former hosts of The Hang Zone that's lasted all summer has finally come to an end.
Student Suspended Over Hair Sues Texas Leaders Citing CROWN Act

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 27, 2023

Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are named in the lawsuit for failing to enforce the CROWN Act, which protects natural hairstyles from discrimination.
'Not a Lot of Headroom There': The Dallas County Jail is Nearing Capacity

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 15, 2023

The incarcerated population is swelling as the county grapples with new court management software.
All Attention Welcome: Jerry Jones' Legal Troubles Overshadows Cowboys' Win

By Kelly Dearmore
Sep 14, 2023

The outspoken team owner loves when people talk about him and the 'Boys, but lately that means fans in Texas are as focused on lawsuits as they are on victories.
Day Seven of Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial Saw Talk of Alleged Affair, Bribe

By Kelly Dearmore and Jacob Vaughn
Sep 13, 2023

The seventh day of the suspended attorney general's trial ended with an unexpected bang that almost saw the whole case cut short.
Fighting Cancer: Are Firefighters Cursed by the 'Forever Chemicals' in Their Gear?

By Christian McPhate
Sep 6, 2023

The daughter of a heroic Dallas fireman wants answers after her father’s death and its possible link to PFAS chemicals. People all over the country have the same question.
‘Nothing’ or ‘Creep of Corruption’: Opening Statements Heard in Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 6, 2023

Ken Paxton's lawyers say he did nothing wrong. The House Board of Impeachment Managers say evidence will show exactly what he did wrong.
Judges Body-Slammed These 3 GOP-Backed Laws This Week

By Simone Carter
Sep 1, 2023

House Bill 2127, Senate Bill 12 and House Bill 900 had all been scheduled to take effect on Friday, Sept. 1. Some judges, however, aren't quite ready for them.
Zephi Trevino Pleads Guilty to Murder, Receives 12-Year Sentence

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 22, 2023

Zephaniah 'Zephi' Trevino will serve a 12-year sentence for her role in a case that garnered national attention from celebrities including Kim Kardashian.
Oh, God: Judge Sides with Fort Worth in Early Stages of Atheists' Lawsuit

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 11, 2023

Metroplex Atheists wanted to promote a Cowtown event about the dangers of Christian nationalism. They've done so before. Now it's a legal matter.
Dallas County Judge Rules Prostitution Ordinance Unconstitutional

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 4, 2023

For the time being, the city won't enforce the ordinance that's been deemed "too broad," although it's already caused problems for some residents.
Judge Says Dallas Should Be Allowed to Ban Standing on Medians

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 31, 2023

The courts have so far sided with the city in a lawsuit over standing on narrow medians. Homeless advocates say that's unconstitutional.
Not in the Cards: A Judge Lets Dallas Shut Down a Local Poker Club

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 28, 2023

The gaming room has been closed since late May, but hopes to reopen in another location soon.
New Court Software Implementation Slows Down Justice in Dallas County

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 24, 2023

Struggles with the new software have caused some to stay in jail longer than they should, among many other concerning problems.
Atheist Group Sues Fort Worth, Claiming Free Speech Violation

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 19, 2023

The organization says the city is discriminating against them before their local event in August.
North Texas Suit Played 'Integral Role' in Student Loan Decision, Addison Group Says

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 30, 2023

Biden's program would have benefited some 40 million borrowers.
Interim Texas AG: Protecting Transgender Students Under Title IX Is 'Illegal'

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 20, 2023

The elected attorney general of Texas may be taking it easy while he’s suspended from his duties these days, but that doesn't mean the office he once inhabited is any less busy. And make no mistake, the office, under the leadership of interim Attorney General John Scott, is still chasing...
Texas Republicans Are Losing Their Minds Over Trump Indictment

By Simone Carter
Jun 15, 2023

The embattled former president is backed by Lone Star conservatives like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Greg Abbott and Congressman Ronny Jackson.
'Main Source of Supply' in Carrollton Juvenile Fentanyl Overdoses Pleads Guilty

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 14, 2023

Villanueva, 22, has been called the "main source of supply" connected to the rash of teen drug poisonings and deaths.
Elizabeth Holmes in Texas Prison That Housed Jenna Ryan and a 'Real Housewife'

By Simone Carter
May 31, 2023

The infamous Theranos founder reported to a minimum security facility this week to begin an 11-year sentence.
'Aggravating Persistence' Helps Exoneration of Dallas Man After 25 Years

By Kelly Dearmore
May 26, 2023

In 1998 a Dallas man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he said he didn't commit. He's now free.
Ransomware Attackers Threaten Release of Dallas Data

By Jacob Vaughn
May 19, 2023

The group behind the cyber attack against Dallas claimed it will soon release data stolen from the city unless paid a ransom.