October 9, 20214 yr 8 hours ago, Harrison Bergeron said: Those "pearl clutchers" need to check their privilege. "In 2020, 18,796 defendants were charged with new felonies and misdemeanors while out on bond, a number that has tripled since 2015, county data shows. Approximately 89,600 individuals were charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Harris County that year." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/crime-murder-bonds-defendants-courts-crisis-16302521.php Unless felonies are broken out of that, and then violent felonies, those statistics are meaningless. The bail and pretrial detention system is not there to prevent crime. Now, I could go for a rule that murderers maybe shouldn't get bail at all, in most cases. But that's a different deal. Edited October 9, 20214 yr by TwiceHorn
October 22, 20214 yr Quote Arlington Police Chief Al Jones wanted to address two elements of the investigation prior to public comment and questions. He said the departement found no evidence supporting claims by alleged shooter Timothy Simpkins' family that he had been bullied. "We can’t and we won’t say that there was any evidence of bullying that day or any other day. I also want to say with certainty that Mr. Simpkins was involved in high risk activity," said Chief Jones. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mansfield-isd-to-host-safety-and-security-town-hall-on-thursday/2779070/
December 24, 20214 yr On 10/7/2021 at 1:58 PM, BigDHornfan said: Kid was just released on bail. https://www.fox4news.com/news/timberview-high-school-shooting-suspect-arrested-again
December 25, 20213 yr They should arrest the parents of the school shooter. Has public photos flashing a gun. Parents clearly negligent and need to be held accountable for the 4 people who were shot. Edited December 25, 20213 yr by ChickenSandwich
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