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News Releases
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 soon…
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 Kim…
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 allowed…
District Attorney Kim Ogg celebrates Earth Day with renewed focus on illegal dumping and environmental crimes
April 22, 2020 The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is celebrating Earth Day by reminding citizens that the District Attorney’s…
District Attorney Kim Ogg commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2020
April 22, 2020 The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by reminding victims and their…
Highest Criminal Court in Texas issues warrant for Harris County career criminal released on $500 bail
April 17, 2020 The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court, took the rare step on Friday of issuing an arrest warrant…
Prosecutors agree that death row inmate is not eligible to be executed because of intellectual disability
April 13, 2020 Prosecutors said Monday that a man who has been on death row for almost 20 years cannot be executed because he is intellectually…
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