Trial Starts For Fired Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man
For the second time in less than a month, a fired Dallas area police officer is a criminal defendant in court, accused of shooting an unarmed citizen.
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For the second time in less than a month, a fired Dallas area police officer is a criminal defendant in court, accused of shooting an unarmed citizen.
Nine people arrested while protesting the shooting death of Botham Jean, walked out of jail Tuesday, after two days behind bars.
Derick Wiley, who was fired from the Mesquite Police Department, is charged with aggravated assault in the November 8 shooting. Lyndo Jones sustained injuries that required repeated hospital stays.
As many in the community call for justice, Johnson said a rush to judgment serves no one and called for "calm in our communities until all the facts are known."
Sen. Cruz said the shooting of 26-year-old Botham Jean may be something worse than a "horrific misunderstanding" but cautioned against early conclusions.
The candlelight vigil is set to happen at Fort Worth Police Headquarters at 7:35 p.m. at 505 W. Felix Street.
Dallas officer Amber Guyger who fatally shot 26-year-old Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own has moved out of the Southside Flats.
The death of Fort Worth officer Garrett Hull, who was fatally shot by a robbery suspect on Friday, brings back painful memories for a family who lost a husband and father in 2005.
Mexicans heading into the weekend's Independence Day celebrations were jolted by a brazen shooting by men dressed as mariachi musicians who killed four people and wounded nine in Garibaldi Plaza.
Investigators downloaded data from the two apartments' electronic door locks showing when the doors were locked or unlocked.
Mayor Mike Rawlings talked about Botham Jean during a speech at the annual Downtown Dallas, Inc. State Of Downtown luncheon.
The family of Botham Jean is calling for the termination of the officer who killed him and is speaking out about what they call the "character assassination" of the 26-year-old.
The warrant does not indicate who owned which items.
Answers and justice. Hours after Botham Jean's funeral in Richardson, that's what his family is asking for in the days ahead.
The attorney for the parents of a teen accused in a Texas school shooting that left 10 people dead a is disputing allegations that they were negligent.
Today friends and family gathered for the funeral of Botham Shem Jean, the man shot and killed a week ago in his apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer.
The alleged gunman, in his 60s, was arrested on the spot for assault with a deadly weapon.
"I am still in denial. I cannot believe that my boy is not here," said Bertram Jean, Botham's father.
The Dallas City Council will hear from activists today calling for more citizen oversight of police following the shooting death of a 26-year-old man in his own apartment.
Dallas police swiftly admitted that a white officer who shot a black man in his own apartment last week had made a mistake.
"It's the saddest thing, because I think that family has known hardship, and they kind of keep to themselves," said Noel Anderson who lives next door to Guyger's mother.
The incident began when a city Marshal attempted to pull the suspect over. The suspect initially complied but then put a gun to his own head and took off.
Alexander Clair Bessenecker, 39, died at the scene in the 3700 block of Hawaii Drive on Monday.
The case against a Dallas police officer who shot and killed a neighbor, in his own apartment, will be presented to a grand jury.
"It is heartbreaking," said Rev. Frederick D. Haynes, Senior Pastor of Friendship West Baptist church, reacting to the death of 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean.
As the City of Dallas works to close a growing budget shortfall, three mandatory furlough days have been set for employees – July 10, Sept. 4, and Sept. 28.
Paesyn, 10, is also an avid fan of K-pop Demon Hunters.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Tormenta Rampaging Run is inspired by Spain's Running of the Bulls.
The bodies were found on Mike Richard's land in the wake of the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River.
As the City of Dallas works to close a growing budget shortfall, three mandatory furlough days have been set for employees – July 10, Sept. 4, and Sept. 28.
Paesyn, 10, is also an avid fan of K-pop Demon Hunters.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Tormenta Rampaging Run is inspired by Spain's Running of the Bulls.
The bodies were found on Mike Richard's land in the wake of the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks with Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican National Committee, about the agenda for the Republicans' first-ever midterm convention in Dallas in September.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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.
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