Attorney says Bexar County court judge โbody checkedโ and assaulted her at Fiesta gathering
San Antonio police were called to a downtown bar Wednesday after an attorney accused Bexar County Court 7 Judge Melanie Lira of assaulting her during a Fiesta gathering of legal professionals, police records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Records: Misdemeanor family violence dismissals reach 80% in Bexar County
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales this week announced changes to how his office will prosecute misdemeanor family violence matters after internal records obtained by KSAT Investigates showed the dismissal rate for these type of cases had reached 80%.
San Antonio oncology practice, laboratory to pay $4 million in settlement over kickback allegations
A San Antonio cancer care network and a diagnostic reference laboratory have agreed to pay more than $4 million in civil settlements after federal officials uncovered an illegal kickback arrangement, the U.S. Attorneyโs Office for the Western District of Texas said.
Jury sentences Jose Ruiz to life in prison in injury to a child trial
Jurors deliberated for a little under an hour before delivering their verdict against Jose Ruiz, who is charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury in connection with the death of 5-year-old Mercedes Losoya in February 2022.
Judge candidate in signature controversy forces runoff against candidate who tried to get her removed from ballot
A candidate for Bexar County state district court judge who listed herself as gathering signatures from voters on the same days she was on a cruise has forced a runoff against the opponent who unsuccessfully attempted to have her removed from the ballot.
Ex-SAPD officer Brennand no longer facing attempted murder charge after reindictment
A fired San Antonio police officer accused of shooting a teenager in a moving vehicle outside a North Side McDonaldโs in 2022 no longer faces an attempted murder charge in connection to the case, court records obtained this week by KSAT Investigates show.
Ex-BCSO deputy convicted in tampering case says agency used his own words against him
Despite a guilty sentence that came with no jail time and a short stint of community supervision, Michael Fernandez told KSAT Investigates the stigma of having a criminal record has taken a toll on his mental health.
Man on trial in connection with killing of his sisterโs boyfriend on trial
The prosecution said in Sept. 2022, Acosta shot Alvin McShaw in his apartment on Oak Manor Drive in the medical center. Police arrived at the complex and found McShaw lying in the hallway outside of Acostaโs apartment with a gunshot wound to his head.
Man who attacked Las Vegas judge during sentencing now indicted by a grand jury for attempted murder
A man who leaped over a judicial bench and attacked a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas last month that was captured in a courtroom video that went viral has now been indicted for attempted murder.
Woman accused of hiding evidence in Savannah Soto, Matthew Guerra murders gets significant reduction in bond
A woman charged last month with concealing evidence in the December murders of Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra had her bond drastically reduced Friday, following a hearing in 186th District Court.
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for deadly shooting at traffic light
A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting and killing another man at a traffic light. Christopher Powell, 36, was found guilty of murder by a Bexar County jury on Feb. 2. Powellโs sentencing begins Wednesday.