Contempt Of Court Case Against Dallas County DA John Creuzot Dismissed
The case stemmed from a TV interview Creuzot did that aired the day before the Amber Guyger murder trial began.
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The case stemmed from a TV interview Creuzot did that aired the day before the Amber Guyger murder trial began.
The case stemmed from a TV interview Creuzot did days before the Amber Guyger murder trial began. Judge Tammy Kemp said Cruezot violated her gag order.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn dismissed the city from civil lawsuit that the family of Botham Jean brought after the 26-year-old was killed by Amber Guyger.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is seeking his contempt of court case to be dismissed following accusations that he violated a gag order in the murder trial of Amber Guyger.
It was a moment of compassion seen around the world and now Brandt Jean has been honored for his act of forgiveness.
In October, Amber Guyger was convicted of murder for the death of 26-year-old Botham Jean after she mistakenly entered his apartment thinking it was her own.
The former Georgia police officer was found not guilty of murder, but was convicted of aggravated assault and other charges that could send him to prison for more than 30 years.
Since the end of the Amber Guyger trial last week, there is now a push to make sure that Botham Jean is not forgotten in Dallas.
Dallas County District Judge Tammy Kemp presided over one of the most-watched criminal trials in Dallas County history.
Amber Guyger has been transferred to Mountain View State Prison in Gatesville to begin her 10-year prison sentence for the September 2018 murder of Botham Jean.
Texas District Judge Tammy Kemp is talking about her actions in the moments after the sentencing of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
"We need to seek meaningful change," said Allison Jean, Botham Jean's mother. "Talk with no action means nothing."
Long before sunrise on October 4 former Dallas police officer and now convicted murderer Amber Guyger was released from the Dallas County Jail.
From the beginning, the demographics of the Amber Guyger trial jury was bound to be closely watched in a case that ignited debate over race and policing.
Dr. Phil spoke with the family of murder victim Botham Jean following the Amber Guyger trial. It airs tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. on CBS 11.
The Amber Guyger trial may be over, but Botham Jean's former colleagues want his memory to live forever. This week, PricewaterhouseCoopers unveiled several permanent keepsakes in its Dallas office as a tribute to Jean.
Now that the trial has wrapped up, the next step for Amber Guyger and her team is likely an appeal. The paperwork could be filed within the next 60 to 90 days.
One person was arrested Wednesday evening during a protest in downtown Dallas after former officer Amber Guyger received her prison sentence for her murder conviction.
Hours after former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean, his father said he would like to become her friend at some point.
Guyger's attorneys say their client is still coming to grips with being a convicted murderer and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Chief Hall said some of the sworn testimony heard during the trial gives her concern and she's fully committed to making the changes that need to be made.
State District Judge Tammy Kemp gave Amber Guyger a bible, hugged her and prayed with the former police officer, now convicted of murder after sentencing her to ten years in prison.
A jury sentenced former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of murdering her neighbor, Botham Shem Jean in his own home to ten years in prison.
Moments after a jury sentenced former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean, his brother gave her a hug after giving a statement Wednesday.
The former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering her neighbor in his own home could spend the rest of her life in prison.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
City leaders warn the proposed changes would add nearly $600 million in costs and deepen financial losses tied to the center's long‑term closure.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
City leaders warn the proposed changes would add nearly $600 million in costs and deepen financial losses tied to the center's long‑term closure.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
In Frisco, a new Mayor will take office for the first time in 9 years. Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer in a divisive runoff election. He told Jack about his goals in this city of more than 245-thousand people and about his main campaign theme of uniting Frisco and the impact it had on his victory.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Honduran national Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, is in federal custody after he was arrested on Sunday, June 14.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
