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Records: Wren Collective behind controversial Portland protest policy
Read full article: Records: Wren Collective behind controversial Portland protest policyThe controversial policy that led to hundreds of criminal charges being dismissed against protesters in Portland, Oregon in 2020 was introduced by the district attorney there less than three weeks after he was provided a copy of it by the Wren Collective, federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand case
Read full article: Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand caseTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on Monday
Read full article: Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on MondayTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Emails reveal Wren Collective had hands in more than just ‘messaging’ in Bexar Co. DA’s Office
Read full article: Emails reveal Wren Collective had hands in more than just ‘messaging’ in Bexar Co. DA’s OfficeMore than 400 pages of emails between DA Joe Gonzales and Wren Collective show conversations about policy and SAPD Chief William McManus.
Did DA Joe Gonzales violate campaign finance laws through relationship with Wren Collective? Expert weighs in.
Read full article: Did DA Joe Gonzales violate campaign finance laws through relationship with Wren Collective? Expert weighs in.Gonzales did not disclose campaign advice from Wren Collective on campaign finance reports.
DA Joe Gonzales attempting to block release of communications with D.C. law firm recommended by Wren Collective
Read full article: DA Joe Gonzales attempting to block release of communications with D.C. law firm recommended by Wren CollectiveThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office this week asked the state attorney general to allow it to withhold all communications between District Attorney Joe Gonzales, his first assistant and a Washington, D.C. law firm recommended to Gonzales by the founder of the Wren Collective.
Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren Collective
Read full article: Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren CollectiveSources tell KSAT Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales held an all-staff meeting this week to address reports and explain the relationship with the Austin-based criminal justice reform group.
Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s case
Read full article: Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s caseSubpoena filed ordering DA to hand over all communications between his staff and Wren Collective about high-profile 2022 shooting of teen by SAPD officer.
Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become public
Read full article: Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become publicBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar this week distanced himself from Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, asking the fellow elected official to “respect attorney-client privilege” moving forward.
‘Very concerning’: Former prosecutor exposes troubling discussions between DA’s office, Wren Collective
Read full article: ‘Very concerning’: Former prosecutor exposes troubling discussions between DA’s office, Wren CollectiveAttorney Meredith Chacon explains potential fallout in conversations had by DA’s Office and criminal justice reform group.
What we know about the Wren Collective
Read full article: What we know about the Wren CollectiveThe Wren Collective, the Texas group that has wielded significant influence on Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales during his time in office, operates under the umbrella of a California non-profit, records obtained Wednesday by KSAT Investigates show.