Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against Harding Street raid cops in alleged overtime scheme
The dismissals come months after a Harris County grand jury moved to re-indict the officers for the scheme to receive unearned overtime pay from $30,000 up to $150,000 from the city, according to court records. Dismissal documents were not immediately available on the Harris County District Clerk's Office website Thursday.
Ex-Houston cop Gerald Goines sentenced to 60 years in prison after Harding Street murder convictions
Goines, 61, was sentenced to 60 years for felony murder. He'll be eligible for parole in 30 years, just after the former cop's 91st birthday.
Jury deliberates fate of ex-Houston cop Gerald Goines after Harding Street murder convictions
Goines was convicted of felony murder in connection to the botched Harding Street drug raid back in 2019. The former cop faces up to life in prison.
Ex-Houston PD officer Gerald Goines has medical episode in court amid sentencing trial
The jury was supposed to hear closing arguments before deciding the severity of Goines's sentence after he was convicted on two counts of felony murder in connection to the Harding Street raid.
Texas Ranger questioned about timeline of Harding Street raid as Gerald Goines murder trial continues
Prosecutors say Goines, who led the botched drug raid in 2019, lied to obtain a no-knock warrant to search the home of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. The raid left the couple dead while wounding multiple officers, including Goines.
Former Houston sergeant involved in Harding Street raid may have undisclosed video footage, former officer testifies
A criminal trial for Goines, who is facing two felony murder charges, got underway this week with revelations that former Police Chief Art Acevedo ordered at least one officer to turn off his body camera during the raid.
Harding Street raid: Judge throws out organized crime charges against nine former Houston police officers
A spokesperson for the Harris County District Attorney's Office says prosecutors will amend the charges and again present them to a grand jury, just like they did with the murder charges against former HPD officer Gerald Goines. Jury selection for his case is scheduled to start Friday.
Harding Street Raid: Judge throws out murder indictments against former Houston police officer Gerald Goines
The ruling by Judge Veronica Nelson means the Harris County District Attorney’s Office must re-file the indictments and again present the charges to a grand jury, appeal Nelson’s ruling to an appellate court or drop the murder cases altogether. Goines, 59, also faces felony charges of engaging in organized criminal activity, tampering with government records and theft by a public servant.
Man falsely convicted of drug possession sues former HPD officer Gerald Goines
According to the lawsuit, Goines filed a police report using false statements that ultimately led to a Houston man being falsely convicted of felony drug possession.
Houston City Council approves $1.7 million to fight case in Harding Street drug raid lawsuit
The city is defending itself and former Police Chief Art Acevedo against civil rights lawsuits related to the Harding Street raid, bringing the case now close to $3 million.
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