Well, this has yet to be brought up here; seems as if this case/county is heading in the same direction (without some of the "noise") as another recent shooting case has gone:
HARRIS COUNTY
Lawmaker calls for inquiry into Harris County legal system
Sheila Jackson Lee wants Congress to look into string of local scandals
"ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, July 07, 2008
HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee called Sunday for a congressional inquiry into what she believes is a state of crisis within the Harris County legal system.
The Houston Democrat primarily cited a recent grand jury decision not to indict suburban homeowner Joe Horn, the retired grandfather who shot to death two men he suspected of burglarizing a neighbor's home.
"There needs to be a question about how the case was presented," Jackson Lee said. "Was there no basis for this individual to be tried by a jury of his peers?"
She said her effort also was spurred by a string of other controversial cases and scandals involving Harris County criminal justice agencies, including the sheriff's office, where top commanders were disciplined for sending racially insensitive e-mails.
"It is time for all officials to be held accountable and true justice and democracy to be restored," she said. "
http://www.statesman.com/news/conten...707harris.html
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_9804679
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/5874193.html
http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/Wir...5320173&page=1
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