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Category: Press Release

February 12, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction in Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child 1993 Cold Case

Authorities Identified Defendant with the SAKI Federal Grant that Processed the Victim’s Untested Sexual Assault Kit Travis County, TX — On Friday, January 17, 2025, a Travis County jury found Douglas Birden, 66, guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, pertaining to a cold case from 1993. This verdict marks the […]

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February 10, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Judge Finds Due Process Violations in 2013 Conviction and Recommends New Trial

Travis County, TX — On Monday, January 27, 2025, a Travis County Judge in the 403rd Judicial Court signed an order recommending that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals set aside Terrance Caesar’s 2013 Burglary of Habitation conviction and send his case back to the District Court for a new trial due to several serious […]

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February 7, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Jury Convicts Man Charged with Sexual Assault

Travis County, TX — On Friday, January 31, 2025, a Travis County jury convicted Afif Hidvelasco, 44, of Sexual Assault. Jury selection started on Monday, January 27, 2025, and testimony began on the following day. On Friday, January 31, 2025, the jury started deliberations, found Mr. Hidvelasco guilty of Sexual Assault, and sentenced him to […]

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February 4, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Jury Convicts Man Charged with Two Counts of Murder

Travis County, TX — On Monday, January 27, 2025, a Travis County jury convicted Abel Bermudez-Ornelas, 44, of two counts of Murder. Jury selection started on Monday, January 13, 2025, and testimony began on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. On Monday, January 27, 2025, the jury started deliberations and found Mr. Bermudez-Ornelas guilty of two counts […]

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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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