INSIDER
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 denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James Brennand
Read full article: Judge denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James BrennandNearly two weeks after attorneys argued whether the case of former SAPD officer James Brennand should be moved to another county or stay in Bexar County, a judge is ready to announce her ruling.
‘It’s a start’: SA police union supports proposed rule calling for oversight of large county district attorneys
Read full article: ‘It’s a start’: SA police union supports proposed rule calling for oversight of large county district attorneysThe Attorney General’s proposed rule could affect the Bexar County District Attorney’s office, which has been scrutinized for its handling of violent crime cases.
Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later date
Read full article: Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later dateEarlier this week the state was ordered to turn over conversations between Wren Collective and DA's Office about the case.
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.
Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren Collective
Read full article: Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren CollectiveBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is asking a judge to quash a subpoena requiring him to turn over all communications between his office and the Austin-based criminal justice reform group the Wren Collective.
Bexar County commissioner questions district attorney on Wren Collective relationship
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner questions district attorney on Wren Collective relationshipBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales was questioned about his dealings with the Wren Collective, a third-party criminal justice reform group, during a meeting Tuesday.
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: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary case
Read full article: Sources: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary caseA fired San Antonio police officer awaiting trial for the 2022 shooting of a teenager subdued a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a West Side tool shop late last month, multiple sources told KSAT Investigates.
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.
All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting case
Read full article: All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting caseBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales was ordered Tuesday to hand over all communications between his staff and the Wren Collective about the high-profile 2022 shooting of a teenager by a San Antonio police officer, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
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.
Take a closer look at the conversations between Bexar County DA’s Office & criminal justice reform group
Read full article: Take a closer look at the conversations between Bexar County DA’s Office & criminal justice reform groupKSAT’s discovery of hundreds of emails and text messages between the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and an Austin-based criminal justice reform group has revealed just how much of an influence the group had on the DA.
Criminal justice reform group wields significant influence on DA Joe Gonzales, text records show
Read full article: Criminal justice reform group wields significant influence on DA Joe Gonzales, text records showWhat started as a news tip has led to the discovery of hundreds of emails and text messages between the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and an Ausitn-based criminal justice reform group.