Tag Archives: Harris County

Lamar W. Hankins :
METRO | Harris County juvenile justice system: A case in point

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Thorne Dreyer

This is a tale of dysfunction, mendacity, and corruption. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | August 29, 2017 I graduated from law school over 41 years ago and am now retired. I’ve known of many disreputable, if … Continue reading →

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Ricardo Rachell and Criminal Justice in Harris County

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

The victim never mentioned facial scars when he identified Ricardo Rachell, above. Photo: Harris County Sheriff’s Office / Houston Chronicle. ‘This form of justice has become commonplace in Harris County with its history of unforgivable crime lab mistakes and outright … Continue reading →

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High, High Hopes : Turning Houston Blue

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Larry Joe Doherty, Congressional candidate from Houston, maps out a strategy. Photos by Dave Mann.Can the Democrats sweep Houston? (Maybe. But don’t hold your breath…)By Dave Mann This article appears in the Oct. 17, 2008, issue of The Texas Observer. … Continue reading →

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