Harris County lost Jared Daniel’s criminal appeal for 11 years. Here’s how the long delay compromised his ability to prove he’s innocent of murder.
Clare Amari
Clare Amari covers public safety for the Houston Landing. Clare previously worked as an investigative reporter for The Greenville News in South Carolina, where she reported on police use of force, gender-based violence and sexual abuse allegations at a local cheerleading gym. A native of New York suburbs, Clare graduated with honors from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Oxford, and she has received journalism awards for her work in Ohio and South Carolina. In her free time, Clare enjoys watching Premier League soccer, trying new wines, and researching her roots in Sicily and Appalachian Ohio.
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Houston-area police dropping private trainers probed for pushing illegal, racist tactics
At least three Greater Houston agencies said they will not host Street Cop Training after its instructors pushed illegal and racist tactics in 2021.
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If you’re a victim of domestic violence over the holidays, you’re not alone. Here’s who can help.
The stresses of the holiday season can exacerbate already volatile situations. The Houston Landing has compiled a list of organizations and tips for staying safe.
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Dickinson officer accused of inflicting brain injury faced 5 internal investigations in 6 years
Sgt. Michael Kinsley, who is accused of severely injuring Michael Scurlock in 2022, has faced multiple probes into allegations of excessive force and recklessness.
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Texas kept Syed Rabbani on death row unconstitutionally for decades. It almost killed him.
Texas sentenced Syed Rabbani to death and forgot about him. Now, he’s an invalid. How a series of systemic failures left him on death row for decades.
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Judge declines to recommend hospice, parole for ex-death row inmate Syed Rabbani
A Harris County judge declined to recommend hospice or parole for Syed Rabbani, an inmate from Houston who languished “forgotten” on death row for decades.
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‘Forgotten’ inmate Syed Rabbani taken off death row after waiting nearly 30 years
Syed Rabbani appealed his death sentence nearly 30 years ago, but his appeal fell through the cracks of the legal system. On Tuesday, the Harris County district attorney’s office agreed to drop the death penalty.
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Could Houston become a national leader in gun-violence research? This new center might be a start.
A new multi-agency intelligence center will use data analysis to support local law enforcement and curb gun violence across the Houston area.
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Harris County sheriff’s sergeant charged with murder in 2022 death of Roderick Brooks
A grand jury found probable cause Thursday to indict Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Garrett Hardin in the fatal shooting of Brooks.
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‘No humanity’: Relatives seek criminal charges, police reform in Dickinson brain injury case
Relatives of Michael Scurlock, who suffered a brain injury and didn’t receive medical help while in Dickinson police custody, are calling for action.