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Harris County Grand Jury indicts six former HPD officers

July 31, 2020  A grand jury Thursday indicted six retired Houston Police officers for 17 felonies, determining there was sufficient evidence…

Repeat offender gets three years in prison for beating dog

July 22, 2020  A Houston man with a history of violence was sentenced to three years in prison for hitting and choking a dog, Harris County…

Texas high court sides with prosecutors and defense lawyers to declare man Actually Innocent

July 8, 2020  The state’s highest court agreed with prosecutors and defense lawyers by declaring a man actually innocent who was arrested a…

Harding Street supervisors charged in probe of Houston Police Narcotics Division

July 1, 2020  Houston Police narcotics officers falsified documentation about drug payments to confidential informants with the support of…

DA Kim Ogg announces results of protest case review

June 10, 2020 While George Floyd was being eulogized Tuesday, prosecutors wrapped up their week-long review of protest-related charges, dismissing…

Humble man to repay $300,000 in plea deal

May 29, 2020 A Humble man who worked for a construction company has paid back $100,000 to his employer, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg…

District Attorney begins process of clearing 91 more defendants convicted by accused former HPD Officer Gerald Goines.

May 21, 2020  Prosecutors reviewing cases tied to former Houston Police Officer Gerald Goines anticipate at least 91 more drug convictions will…

District Attorney offers thoughts on officer involved shootings

May 19, 2020  Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Tuesday released a video explaining the extensive process that goes into investigating…

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg urges internet awareness to protect against cyber scams

May 6, 2020  As society depends more on the internet for shopping and other matters during the COVID-19 crisis, Harris County District Attorney…

Harris County District Attorney warns about unattended children drowning in bathtubs and pools

April 30, 2020  The Harris County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday warned against allowing children being left alone in the bathtub or…