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Author: Ismael Martinez

January 2, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Sworn in for Second Term

Travis County, TX — This morning, Travis County District Attorney José Garza was sworn in for his second term in office by Judge Brad Urrutia, the presiding judge of the 450th District Court.  Travis County District Attorney José Garza released the following statement: “I am honored to serve as your District Attorney for a second term […]

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December 18, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Convictions for Acts of Violence

Travis County, TX — On Thursday, December 12, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Ololade Jakande Shoetan, 44, of Attempted Sexual Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping. For Mr. Shoetan’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, December 9, 2024, and testimony began the following day. On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the jury deliberated and found him guilty […]

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December 18, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction for Man Charged with Murder

Travis County, TX — On Thursday, December 12, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Manolo Gonzalez, 23, of Murder. For Mr. Gonzalez’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, December 9, 2024, and testimony began the following day. On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the jury deliberated and found him guilty of Murder the same day. On […]

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December 18, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction for Man Charged with Murder

Travis County, TX — On Thursday, December 12, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Tajaurae Jones, 21, of Murder. For Mr. Jones’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, December 9, 2024, and testimony began on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The jury started deliberating on Thursday, December 12, 2024, and on the same day, found Mr. […]

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December 18, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Plea in Use of Force Case Against Former DPS Trooper

Travis County, TX — Today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, former DPS Trooper Zachary Maini pled no contest to Official Oppression pursuant to an investigation concerning his use of force during a traffic stop. (case D1DC22900109) On November 15, 2024, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office filed an Information charging Mr. Maini with the offense of […]

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December 16, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Expunction Expo Application Portal Opens for Residents to Apply to Clear Old Criminal Records

TCDA & the Austin Area Urban League Announce Partnership to Help Community Members Apply for Expunction Expo Travis County, TX — The Travis County Expunction Team invites our community to apply and pre-qualify for the 7th annual Travis County Expunction Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  The 2025 Travis County Expunction […]

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December 12, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Removal Petition Against Travis County District Attorney José Garza Dismissed by Presiding Judge

Travis County, TX — Today, Tuesday, December 12, 2024, the presiding judge assigned to oversee the petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza dismissed the petition.   Travis County District Attorney José Garza released the following statement. “Over the past four years, we have worked hard to keep the community safe, fix the criminal […]

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December 3, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Unveils the Remembrance Space that Honors the Courage of Sexual Assault Survivors and Symbolizes Their Fight for Criminal Justice Reforms

Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza hosted an event to unveil the Remembrance Space titled “Rise Above:: Stand Strong” honoring the courage of sexual assault survivors and their relentless pursuit of justice. The Remembrance Space pays tribute to the fourteen plaintiffs who sued Travis County, demanding that sexual assault survivors […]

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December 3, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Judge Sentences Christopher Taylor for Deadly Conduct

Travis County, TX — On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Travis County judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years in prison for Deadly Conduct, to be served in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  Mr. Taylor will remain out of custody pending his appeal. After a Travis County jury convicted Christopher Taylor of Deadly Conduct […]

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November 21, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Releases Security Information and Appeals Texas Attorney General Paxton’s Ruling

Travis County, TX —Today, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced it has released information related to the nature of the threats against him and steps taken by Travis County to address those threats. “Too often, serving in elected office comes with threats of violence,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “In the face […]

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