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Committee says lack of communication, training led to thousands of dropped cases by Houston police

An independent committee says a breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade

The Independent UK

Houston Police trying to contact victims after 4,017 sexual assault cases were shelved, chief says

Houston's interim police chief says a lack of communication from department leaders made it possible for officers to drop more than 264,000 cases

The Independent UK

Houston Mayor Replaces Police Chief Amid Investigation

Houston's mayor replaces police chief over uninvestigated cases, including sexual assault allegations. Ongoing scrutiny prompts leadership change.

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Houston Police Chief Retires Amid Suspended Cases Controversy

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retires amidst controversy over suspended cases, Acting Chief Larry Satterwhite appointed. Investigations into suspended c...

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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner resigns amid suspended-cases scandal

The resignation came amid a probe into how the department has suspended thousands of criminal investigations due to a lack of personnel.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Police Reviewing DNA Testing In Dropped Sexual Assault Cases

Houston police review DNA testing in 4,000 dropped sexual assault cases, leading to matches in CODIS database. Investigation ongoing to address dropped cas...

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Houston Police Chief Addresses Dropped Cases Scandal

Houston Police Department under scrutiny for mishandling 264,000 cases, emphasizing accountability and transparency.

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Chief Finner: No evidence of specific targets in church shooting

In this informative interview with Chief Troy Finner, he provides updates on the investigation of the church shooting, discusses security measures, and urg...

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Officer killed, shootout lasts minutes, child rescued in under 12 minutes

In this informative update, Chief Troy Finner of the HPD answers questions about the officer involved in the shooting, the timeline of events, and clarifie...

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FBI shares info on weapons purchased by mentally ill criminal

Learn how Chief Troy Finner and his team handle information from the FBI regarding individuals with mental health issues and criminal backgrounds attemptin...

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Child critical after being shot, mother linked to Lakewood Church

In this press conference, Chief Troy Finner addresses questions about the tragic shooting at Lakewood Church and highlights the need for community awarenes...

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Houston police update on shooting incident, prayers requested for victims

This content provides an update on the recent incident, highlighting the collaboration among authorities and the need for community support during challeng...

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Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott show

The findings of a police investigation into the deadly 2021 Astroland festival in Houston shows that some people expressed safety concerns before rapper Travis Scott took the stage

The Independent UK

Police explain why mum of boy missing for eight years HASN'T been arrested

Houston activist Quanell X spoke to Ruby Farias, along with investigators, on Wednesday when he allegedly claimed the 25-year-old had been subjected to horrific abuse by his mum, Janie Santana

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Rudy Farias: Dark family history of boy suddenly found after being 'missing for 8 years'

From losing his brother and dad in a short space of time as well as suffering from depression and anxiety, it seemed Rudy Farias was particularly vulnerable at the time he disappeared in 2015. But something else was afoot

Daily Mirror

Rudy Farias: Counsellor attacks 'sham investigation' into 'sex slave' boy missing 8 years

Quanell X, a community activist and counsellor, has put himself front and centre in the bizarre case of Rudy Farias who went missing in March 2015 while walking his dogs in Houston, Texas

Tribune News Service

Family lied about Texas man, Rudy Farias, being missing for years, police say

A Texas man who was reported missing eight years ago at age 17 actually returned home the following day, Houston police said Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Rudy Farias mystery deepens as cops say he did NOT accuse mum of sex abuse in interview

Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias IV has NOT made sexual abuse allegations against his mum in chats with Houston Police Department, chief Troy Finner said today, while he did directly dispute Quanell X's claims

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The Independent UK

Rudy Farias was never missing but his mother won’t face charges for eight-year lie, police say

Houston Police Department say Rudy Farias returned home the day after he went ‘missing’ in 2015 and say there is no evidence of sexual abuse

Los Angeles Times

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for deadly Astroworld crowd crush

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for his role in the deadly Astroworld festival, a Houston grand jury decided Thursday.

The Texas Tribune

Travis Scott won’t be indicted for Astroworld concert tragedy that killed 10, grand jury decides

A Houston grand jury decided Thursday not to indict rap star Travis Scott for the deaths of 10 people at the 2021 Astroworld Festival when fans collapsed in a massive crowd.

The Independent UK

Teen arrested after entering Texas school following shooting

Authorities say a teenager who had been involved in a shooting with Houston police fled into a nearby high school, resulting in a lockdown of the campus and his arrest

The Guardian - US

Suspect arrested in killing of rapper Takeoff, say Houston police

Authorities announce that member of Migos, who was shot at a bowling alley last month, was ‘an innocent bystander’

Tribune News Service

Houston police arrest suspect in death of Migos rapper Takeoff

More than four weeks after the shooting death of Migos rapper Takeoff, police in Houston, Texas, have charged a suspect with murder.

The Independent UK

Task force unveils improvements in wake of Astroworld show

A task force in Houston has unveiled a new agreement its members say will improve communication and planning to ensure that events like last year's Astroworld music festival don't turn deadly

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