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On the fifth day of a murder trial against Christopher Taylor, prosecutors suggested that police get special treatment when they are the subject of criminal investigations.

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

AUSTIN, Texas -- Two officers from the Austin Police Department have been indicted on murder charges, according to Travis County court records.Officers Christopher Taylor and Karl Krycia had criminal charges filed against them Thursday; a warrant was returned as executed against the men on Frida

Share and speak up for justice, law & order... AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police officer Christopher Taylor has been indicted for the charge of first-degree murder as a result of an on duty shooting, which claimed the life of Mike Ramos last year. On April 24, 2020, a 911 call came in to the Austin Police Department reporting two people doing drugs in a vehicle in a parking lot near East Oltorf Street and South Pleasant Valley Road in southeast Austin. The caller said that one man was reportedly ...

Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune The Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos last year has been charged with first-degree murder, the Travis County District Attorneys Office announced Thursday morning. It is the first known murder indictment for an Austin police officer in a use of force incident, the office said. A warrant had been issued Wednesday for the arrest of Christopher Taylor with a bond set for $100,000, TCSO spokesperson Kristen Dark confirme...

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on Foxnews.com. A Texas grand jury has indicted Austin police officer Christopher Taylor for murder on Wednesday for the death of Mike Ramos last year. A spokesperson for the Travis County Sheriffs office confirmed to FOX News that an arrest warrant has been issued for Taylors arrest. A $100,000 bond has been set for Taylor, who faces a potential sentence of life in prison if convicted. The ruling marks the first time in decade...

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A Travis County grand jury has indicted APD Officer Christopher Taylor, who now faces a murder charge.

A Travis County grand jury has indicted Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor on a charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April 24, 2020, a source close to the case confirms to the Chronicle. The Statesman reports that a warrant has been issued for Taylor’s arrest, but as of Wednesday evening, he had not been booked into the Travis County jail. Travis County District Attorney José Garza could not confirm or den...

Christopher Taylor is accused in the April 24 shooting death of Michael Ramos Footage released last year shows Ramos had announced he was unarmed and had his hands above his head before he was shot dead in Austin   Taylor turned himself in after a warrant for his arrest was issued Wednesday  He was released on bond Thursday after it had been set at $100,000  Officer Mitchell Pieper had deployed a beanbag impact at Ramos, prompting him to try and drive away; Taylor then shot into Ramos vehic...