Travis County DA’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict for Man Charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Travis County, TX — On Wednesday, February 7, a Travis County jury convicted William Rolando Rivera of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony. Mr. Rivera was sentenced by the jury to 7 years in the Texas Department of Corrections to be probated for three years.

The case against Mr. Cooks was tried by Assistant District Attorneys Jason Rew-Hunter and Cindy Izquierdo. Also on the team were TCDA Investigator Mike Henderson, Victim Witness Counselor Larissa Youngblood, Paralegal Raquel Sanchez, and Legal Secretary Chardell Clark. Mr. Cook’s case was investigated by Travis County Sheriff Office Detective Steven Jackley.

“Our office is grateful to our dedicated staff and law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable and seek justice for the victim’s family,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.”

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