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Texas Jail Project: Smith County Overdetention Case Leads to $1.5 Million Settlement
A Smith County overdetention case that began with one man spending more time in jail than legally allowed has now led to a major…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 172 min read


Smith County Immigration Enforcement Expands, Raising Community Concerns
Smith County’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is drawing concern from local residents, as reports suggest..

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 51 min read


JUST IN: Tyler PD Body Cam Raises Questions in Whitehouse ISD Trespass Dispute
A newly released Tyler Police Department body camera video adds another layer to the ongoing dispute between Marlondos Fields and Whitehouse

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 81 min read


Father of Special Needs Student says Whitehouse ISD ignored his grievances
Fields said his repeated grievances to the district went unanswered, even as court-ordered pickup days and criminal trespass notices…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 51 min read


‘Treated Like a Criminal’: Parent Challenges Whitehouse ISD Trespass Order
A Whitehouse ISD parent says his fight with the district has only deepened, leaving both his family and livelihood impacted after…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 12 min read


Whitehouse ISD Parent Denied Access to Child, Now Facing Trespass Order
A Whitehouse ISD parent is speaking out after being denied access to his own child at Mozelle Brown Elementary and later issued a criminal..

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 282 min read


Edna Wrongful Conviction: The Case of Justin Lopez
Justin Lopez, a Hispanic man from Edna, was convicted of murder after a four-day trial dominated by questionable testimony, an all-white…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 161 min read


JUST IN: Self-Defense Claim Leads to Dropped Charges in Brutal Killing of Brianna Griffith
The family of Brianna Griffith is demanding justice after the 2022 shooting death of the young African-American woman ended with the suspect

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 81 min read


“They Knew It Was a Lie”: Retaliation Charge Against Lance Phillips Quietly Dropped
The dismissal raises deeper concerns about free speech and the use of prosecutorial discretion in Smith County.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 71 min read


Failure to Protect: Guardian Raises Concerns Over School Abuse Investigation
“He hasn’t been given justice. It’s not just about firing someone—it’s about protecting kids, holding adults accountable, and giving familie

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 82 min read


JUST IN: Smith County Sheriff, Larry Smith, Faces Removal Petition
The petition, submitted February 13, 2025, lay dormant until June 16, when a citation was finally issued and Sheriff Smith was formally serv

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 212 min read


SOURCES: Cherokee Co. Sheriff Accused of Cover-Ups, Targeting Citizens, and Misleading Officials
Multiple sources have reported that Sheriff Brent Dickson is personally calling city officials to insist he is “not corrupt.”

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 191 min read


Texas Ranks #4 in the U.S. in Wrongful Imprisonment Payouts, Study Shows
A new study from criminal defense law firm Summit Defense reveals that Texas ranks fourth in the nation for compensation paid to wrongfully

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 291 min read


May 15th Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Tyler Arrest Investigation
In a unanimous decision on May 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling in Barnes v. Felix, rejecting the Fifth…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 171 min read


Lindale ISD Graduation Dress Code Sparks Legal and Community Backlash
As Lindale High School prepares for its May 23, 2025, graduation ceremony, controversy is mounting over the district’s strict graduation..,

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 162 min read


90-Year-Old Veteran Left in Wheelchair After Botched Knee Surgery at Memorial Hermann
A shocking interview led by Houston activist Quanell X has brought attention to a troubling case involving a 90-year-old military veteran who is now permanently handicapped following a routine knee replacement surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 161 min read


Man Says DISA Global Solutions Ruined His Career with False Drug
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) - In a powerful and emotional interview, Houston activist Quanell X sits down with a man who claims his life and...

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 161 min read


VIDEO: Ricky Jason Avoids Service After Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Dr. Candice Matthews
TXAN 24 News spoke with Dr. Candice Matthews about recent allegations made by a man named Ricky Jason.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 151 min read


VIDEO: Dr. Candice Matthews Calls Out Tyler PD Chief Over Alleged Excessive Force Incident
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — A powerful public statement from Texas civil rights advocate Dr. Candice Matthews is igniting tensions in Tyler after a viral video surfaced showing what she describes as the “excessive use of force” by Tyler Police officers against a Black woman.

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 151 min read


JUST IN: Whitehouse ISD Board Faces Chapter 87 Petition Seeking Immediate Removal
A group of Whitehouse ISD parents has filed a formal petition seeking the immediate removal of several school board members, citing…

Donovan Bridgeforth
May 141 min read
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