Death Row Inmate Who Killed Daughter Pursues Clemency
After losing his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, Robert Roberson III's last hope to escape his June 21 execution date is the state Board of Pardons and Parole. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/11/30/Roberson-2.jpg)
Johnathan Silver
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/profiles/silver-johnathan.jpg)
Johnathan Silver reported on the state’s criminal justice system for the Tribune from 2015 to 2017. Previously, Johnathan was a Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Buster Haas intern and staff reporter at the Victoria Advocate. A Fort Worth native, Johnathan graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with bachelor’s degrees in political science and criminal justice – and a graduation mug from The Shorthorn, the campus student newspaper.
Past Contributions
-
![Robert Roberson III is a Texas death row inmate.]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Formally Fired
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw has issued a termination letter for Brian Encinia, the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/01/07/Encinia_Booking.jpg)
![The January 2016 booking photo (left) of Brian Encinia, the DPS trooper who pulled over and arrested Sandra Bland.]()
Credit: Waller County Sheriff Dept. -
El Paso DA Race Highlights 23-Year-Old Double Murder Case
The freedom of an El Paso man accused of two 1993 murders could hinge on the outcome of the Democratic primary in the race for El Paso County district attorney. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/02/25/CloseUp.jpg)
![Daniel Villegas' 22-year-old murder case has become an issue in the Democratic primary for district attorney in El Paso County.]()
-
City Rescinds Agreement with Vigilant Solutions
Amid privacy concerns from residents and city leaders, the Kyle City Council has rescinded an agreement with license plate recognition software company Vigilant Solutions. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/02/09/PoliceStop.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Otis Blank -
Judge Orders County, State to Show Sandra Bland Footage to Family's Attorneys
A federal judge Thursday ordered Waller County and the state of Texas to show the legal team representing Sandra Bland's family the original videos from her time in jail. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/02/18/2016-02-18_SANDRABLAND_1575.jpg)
![Sandra Bland's mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, before a hearing in federal court on Feb. 8, 2016, regarding her wrongful death lawsuit in Houston]()
Credit: Michael Stravato -
Some Texas Communities Arming Officers With Credit Card Machines
In a handful of Texas communities, law enforcement officers have begun using a California company's technology to not only identify and pull over drivers with outstanding court fines but also process their credit card payments. Full Story
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Otis Blank -
Ex-Colleagues Battle for House Seat In Lubbock
Five years ago, they were both embarking on their first legislative sessions in the Texas House. Now, Republicans John Frullo and Jim Landtroop are primary opponents. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/01/29/HD_84.jpg)
![State Rep. John Frullo (left) of Lubbock faces former State Rep. Jim Landtroop (right) in the Republican primary.]()
-
Commission Wants Restriction of Bite-Mark Evidence
The Texas Forensic Science Commission on Friday recommended that prosecutors temporarily stop using bite-mark evidence in criminal cases until questions are answered about its scientific validity. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/02/12/6F6A2732.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Shelby Knowles -
Disbarment of Former District Attorney Upheld
The Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals Monday upheld the disbarment of former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta Jr. for professional misconduct in the capital murder case of Anthony Graves. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/gavel.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Sandra Bland's Mother Expands Lawsuit
Sandra Bland's mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, has added 10 Waller County officials in a federal lawsuit over her daughter's 2015 death in the Waller County Jail. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/07/16/CKCoKC5WEAATZ1S.jpg_large.jpg)
![Sandra Bland, who was found dead at the Waller County Jail in 2015.]()