
It’s an understatement to describe the relationship between the US and Venezuela as strained. The two countries have a history of expelling each other’s diplomats after spats over petroleum, democracy, and human rights. However, that tension was taken to a new level recently when US judges quietly unsealed indictments charging two former top Venezuelan police officials with drug trafficking.
by Sylvia Longmire8 Oct 2015, 9:31 AM PST0

The highest criminal court in Texas has agreed to hear appeals from both the state and former Governor Rick Perry in the abuse of power indictments brought against him. On Wednesday the Court granted petitions for discretionary review filed in mid-August and early September.
by Lana Shadwick8 Oct 2015, 7:11 AM PST0

Special prosecutors in the securities fraud indictments of Ken Paxton obtained newly re-worded indictments against the sitting Texas attorney general.
by Lana Shadwick20 Aug 2015, 12:11 PM PST0

Lawyers for former Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry have petitioned the highest criminal court in Texas and are asking the court to dismiss the final charge.
by Lana Shadwick20 Aug 2015, 10:54 AM PST0

Former Governor, and now 2016 Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry, unequivocally told reporters that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should not resign just because he has been indicted. Perry is facing his own criminal charges in Texas.
by Lana Shadwick20 Aug 2015, 6:48 AM PST0

A Collin County lawyer is reported to have contacted Collin County grand jurors by sending them letters to their homes and jobs, and visiting them in person. His mission – asking them to investigate Attorney General Ken Paxton.
by Lana Shadwick5 Aug 2015, 8:05 AM PST0

A court of appeals has dismissed one of the charges against presidential candidate and former Governor Rick Perry. The charge of coercion of a public servant has been dismissed. A second indictment is pending but may be dismissed in the future.
by Lana Shadwick24 Jul 2015, 9:28 AM PST0