Some of Houston’s highest anking police officials are criticizing the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and judges about violent criminals who didn’t go to jail – either because they were able to bond out or prosecutors offered them plea deals – and then allegedly committed more crimes.
Houston Police Frustrated About ‘Sweetheart Deals’ And Low Bond For Some Violent Criminals
The HPD chief and police union president blame the Harris County DA’s office and judges for crimes by offenders who they say should have been in jail.
Andrew Schneider / Houston Public Media
This file photo shows Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg during a news conference held in Houston in April 2019.
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