Jose David Carvajal Jr., 54, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for sharing child pornography on a social media app. U.S. District Judge Jason Pulliam also ordered lifetime supervision, $35,000 restitution to seven victims, and $5,000 under the Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act.
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Hemp industry representatives filed a lawsuit challenging Texas' ban on smokable hemp-derived THC products. The plaintiffs claim state health officials exceeded their authority in establishing the rules and imposing higher licensing fees, and argue only state lawmakers had authority to create them.
Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance, plaintiff in lawsuit; Green Nation, hemp business plaintiff in lawsuit; Stephanie Muth, executive director of Texas Health and Human Services, named as defendant and 1 more
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that undocumented immigrants can be held in jail without bond pending deportation hearings. The Trump administration had argued that even immigrants with years in the U.S. and no criminal records have no right to bond hearings on danger or flight risk.
Trump administration, party arguing for policy; Josh Blackman, constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law Houston
John Stuart Robison, 63, of Austin was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for defrauding an investor of $1 million intended for the University of Austin. He was convicted in July on wire fraud and money laundering charges.
$$1 million for restitution ordered
John Stuart Robison, defendant convicted of wire fraud and money laundering; U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, judge who imposed sentence; Justin R. Simmons, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas
Jury selection began in the capital murder trial of Shane James, accused of killing his parents in Kirby on Dec. 4, 2023, and four others in Austin the following day. James' defense plans to argue not guilty by reason of insanity.
Shane James, Defendant, accused of killing six people and injuring three others; Phyllis James, Victim, Shane James' mother; Shane James Sr., Victim, Shane James' father and 5 more
A securities fraud class action lawsuit was filed against AST SpaceMobile, Inc. in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint alleges the company made false statements and failed to disclose material facts about its business, capital position, competitive durability, and user adoption rates.
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, Securities litigation law firm; AST SpaceMobile, Inc., Defendant company
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering an emergency request that could determine the future of hundreds of thousands of paused immigration cases. On October 22, the Trump Administration and Texas filed briefs opposing the requested suspension; applicants replied the next day.
U.S. Supreme Court, considering case; Trump Administration, filed opposition brief via Attorney General D. John Sauer; State of Texas, filed opposition brief and 4 more
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, CDC deputy director and chief medical officer who previously led the Texas Department of State Health Services, announced her resignation after about six months in the federal role. Her last day is November 12.
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, CDC deputy director and chief medical officer; Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC Director; Satish Pillai, Acting deputy director and chief medical officer
Thirteen individuals were charged in El Paso following Operation Southbound Takedown, an investigation into transporting stolen vehicles to Mexican cartels. Investigators recovered 29 vehicles worth approximately $1,137,000.
$$1,137,000 for estimated value of recovered stolen vehicles
Justin R. Simmons, U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas; Ryan G. McRae, Special Agent in Charge, HSI El Paso; Coult W. Markovsky, Acting Special Agent in Charge, FBI El Paso Field Office and 1 more