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Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney
Recent News About Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney
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District Attorney Kim Ogg announces increased contributions from asset forfeiture fund
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has announced a significant increase in contributions to community organizations from the DA’s Asset Forfeiture fund.
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Former health chief faces new felony charges over alleged financial misconduct
Harris County Public Health's former executive director, Barbie Robinson, faces serious charges related to a scheme involving approximately $40 million in taxpayer funds.
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Houston man receives life sentence for murder of ex-girlfriend
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the kidnapping and murder of his ex-girlfriend, a mother of four from Pasadena.
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Death penalty sought for two Venezuelans charged in Texas girl's murder
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has declared her office's intention to pursue the death penalty in the case against Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena.
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Houston man sentenced to 75 years for murder of teen
A Houston man, Irbin Vargas, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the murder of a 16-year-old girl, Lourdes Sandoval, known to friends as "Betty."
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Houston man receives 40-year sentence for fatal shooting of 11-year-old
A Houston man, Daveyonne Howard, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of an 11-year-old boy, Darius "DJ" Dugas.
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Gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder during pandemic
A member of the Black Disciples street gang has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a murder committed in 2020, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Houston mother receives lengthy sentence for son's death
A Houston mother has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her involvement in the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, in 2020.
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Repeat offender receives lengthy prison term for shooting Houston police officers
A Seabrook resident has been sentenced to two 75-year prison terms for shooting at two Houston police officers during a traffic stop in 2022, resulting in permanent injuries to one of the officers.
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Houston woman receives 43-year sentence for deputy's death in DUI case
A Houston woman has been sentenced to 43 years in prison for the death of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy, as announced by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Houston man receives multiple concurrent sentences totaling 50 years
A Houston man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for each of four felonies, including a 2008 murder and selling drugs while incarcerated.
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Pasadena man receives life sentences for killing pregnant wife
A Pasadena man, Alex Daniel Guajardo, was sentenced to two life terms plus an additional 10 years in prison after admitting guilt to the murder of his pregnant wife, Caitlynne Rose Infinger Guajardo, and their unborn child.
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Man receives life sentence for murder of teenage girl in Humble
A man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his girlfriend's teenage daughter.
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Houston man sentenced to life in prison for 2009 cold-case murder
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2009 murder of a mother of five, announced Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for Murder Outside Gulf Freeway Club
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the murder of 29-year-old Erik Villeda in the parking lot of a club in south Houston in 2022. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed gratitude towards the jury for recognizing the severity of the crime. Ogg stated, “We are thankful to the jury who recognized that this defendant went to extraordinary lengths to find and then gun down an unarmed man in broad daylight. Justice mandates that this killer spend decades behind bars for taking the life of a young father and husband who...
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Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder
A member of the 52 Hoover Crips gang, Robert E. Chenier, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of 37-year-old Shaun Lewis in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her thoughts on the case, stating, “When a gang member shoots up a house, brutally murders a man and is so confident he will get away with murder that he brags about it, we see exactly how pervasive gun violence is in our community. We mourn for the victim’s family and thank the jury for ending this gang member’s reign of terror.”Chenier and Lewis were acquainted with each...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 90 Years for 2017 Crime Spree That Left Two Dead
A 60-year-old Houston man, Russell Cormier, was sentenced to 90 years in prison for a 2017 crime spree that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed relief that justice was served after a lengthy trial process. Ogg stated, “Our prosecutors work hard to bring cases like this to trial to get justice for victims’ families who should not have to wait this long.”Cormier's violent actions included the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and a former co-worker during a two-day rampage in northeast Houston. The incident was fueled by...
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Houston Man Sentenced to Prison for Committing Bigamy a Second Time
A Houston man, Orlando Coleman, has been sentenced to three years in prison for committing bigamy just two months after being put on probation for the same offense. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the sentencing, stating, "At the heart of this repeat offender’s schemes was a plan to defraud women and take advantage of them for financial gain."Coleman, who portrayed himself as a bishop traveling to churches across the country, was found to have married at least 10 women in different states. Assistant District Attorney Vanessa Goussen, who prosecuted...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 77 Years for 2019 Murder
A Houston man has been sentenced to 77 years in prison for the 2019 murder of 30-year-old Marcus Ealy. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her condolences, stating, “We mourn with the family for the loss of this young man who was gunned down in the prime of his life.” Ogg emphasized the shocking nature of the crime, which took place in broad daylight, saying, “We sought justice for the victim and the family, and now this defendant will spend decades, and maybe his whole life, in prison.”Cory Cornell Parker, 32, was convicted of murder by a Harris County jury...
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Mastermind Behind Fatal Ambush Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing 11-Year-Old Boy and His Father
The sentencing of the mastermind behind a tragic ambush that claimed the lives of an 11-year-old boy and his stepfather in 2020 has been handed down, with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announcing that the individual will face life in prison without parole.“This defendant’s intentions were clear: he wanted to commit murder and was trying to hide behind the triggerman who killed an innocent man and a little boy in broad daylight,” stated Ogg, expressing gratitude towards the jurors for agreeing that a capital murder conviction was the appropriate outcome.Dwayne...