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Texas judge recommends conviction and death penalty sentence overturned for mother accused of killing daughter
The judge who presided over the trial of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman being held on death row for the murder of her child, has recommended her conviction and sentence be overturned.The move by Judge Arturo Nelson comes after Cameron County, Texas District Attorney Luis Saenz and Lucio’s attorneys filed a statement last week agreeing she should never have been convicted. Both sides agreed key evidence was suppressed at Lucio’s trial — and now, their statement has the support of Judge Nelson.With Judge Nelson’s signature, Lucio’s case will go to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the only court...
Cameron County sheriff deputy’s gun fires during struggle with suspect
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A man is under arrest after the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said he tried to take a deputy’s holstered firearm, causing the gun to discharge. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies on Tuesday responded to a disturbance at a...
TxDOT announces maintenance projects affecting RGV travel
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced several roadway maintenance projects that will impact travel for drivers throughout the 8-county TxDOT Pharr District, this weekend and next week. Cameron County | April 19-20: FM 550/FM 511/I69E Frontage Roads, Ramps, TurnaroundsOn Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, road crews resume […]
Man ‘upset’ due to break-up strangles ex-girlfriend
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Deputies arrested a man who assaulted his ex-girlfriend for ending a four-year relationship, according to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. Rolando Juarez, 42, has been charged with assault that impeded breathing and circulation of another person. On Sunday, authorities responded to the 32000 block of Ebony Road in Los Fresnos […]
Man caught illegally dumping shingles in San Benito
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested a 44-year-old man for dumping a trailer full of shingles in San Benito. In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said deputies received a call from a 63-year-old man who reported seeing four men disposing of roof shingles in the 29000 block of Iowa Gardens.
Texas judge recommends Melissa Lucio’s conviction and death sentence be overturned
A Texas judge has ruled that death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s conviction be overturned, finding prosecutors withheld evidence withheld that could have prevented her from being found guilty in the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Man arrested for illegal dumping in San Benito
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested Monday for illegal dumping in San Benito, authorities say. Reynaldo Martinez Silva, 44, was arrested on charges of illegal dumping after he allegedly dumped roofing shingles at an area other than the landfill. Authorities responded to the scene after a caller informed them that they saw […]
DA: Second victim raises allegations against McAllen pastor
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A second victim has raised allegations against a McAllen pastor. On April 4, a second victim contacted the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office raised an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor against Msgr. Gustavo Barrera, a news release from Cameron County DA Luis V. Saenz stated. This comes after Bishop […]
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