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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Report shows that despite all the rhetoric from Governor Abbott and other state leaders, Texas itself is not participating with ICE under 287(g) agreements. This despite a bill that was just passed, SB 8, that sort-of (with no teeth) makes the state's sheriffs participate. What a flim-flam on all of us. Read the story, even DPS testified again the the bill.“According to Texas DPS data, more than 443,000 criminal noncitizens have been booked in Texas jails, The Center Square reported. Yet DPS and TDCJ have signed no MOAs with ICE.By contrast, Democratic-led Arizona's Department of Corrections and Massachusetts Department of Corrections are participating in the JEM.”Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Gun rights, Second Amendment bills that passed the Legislature.Texans will no longer be able to use food stamps (SNAP) to buy candy, soda. And, no “lab-grown meat” in Texas.Governor Abbott signs the bail reform measures that passed – not enough did including the most important related measures in SJR 87.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Have an incarcerated loved one? Then you want to hear about TPA! WORTHY PEOPLE ARE HAPPY TO PRESENT OUR FRIENDS "TEXAS PRISONS ALLIANCE". TPA IS MADE UP OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS INCARCERATED AND WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED. We are working together on this and for the incarcerated. Texas Prisons Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families in Texas navigate TDCJ. Our goal is to educate and help everyone advocate and be the voice of their loved ones incarcerated. All resources and tools mentioned are specifically through TPA and not Worthy People directly.

We're sharing a recent interview with Michelle Pitcher of the Texas Observer about living conditions and forced labor in the TDCJ, the Texas prison system. You can reach Michelle at pitcher@texasobserver.org or follow her at @michellepitcher.bsky.social . Thank you again so much for the continuing support of this project. https://www.texasobserver.org/prison-heat-lawsuit-tdcj/ https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-prison-plantations https://www.texasobserver.org/solidarity-prison-labor-union/ Our prior interview with Jason Walker (more of his writings at his blog) can be found here (with a transcript available). And our prior chat with Comrade Z can be found here.

“Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite” host Jim Chapman is back with this fourth episode in the “Bad Teachers” series.  Today he is examining two alarming cases of educator misconduct: Alexandria Vera, a Texas teacher, and the Little Rock, Arkansas case involving Reagan Gray who's alleged indiscretions at Immanuel Baptist Church is garnering headlines as of late. Chapters:02:41 Alexandria Vera's Story07:40 Investigation and Arrest14:21 Court Proceedings and Sentencing21:01 Alexandria Vera's Future22:56 Introduction to Reagan Gray25:41 Allegations Against Reagan Gray32:01 Reagan Gray's Arrest and Trial For collaborations, promotions, or appearances email Jim at:  https://www.exposedpodcastfiles@gmail.com  Join us on Patreon for commercial free early releases, bonus content and more by clicking HERE Legal Note: In the event of an Unadjudicated  Case that has not been criminally decided, all persons discussed in this podcast are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  The criminal or civil charges expressed in this podcast are taken from public record and not the direct opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. Sources: (Alexandria Vera)Alexandria Vera Criminal Complaint.Staff Writer.  “Teacher allegedly got…”  WZZM13 ABC.  31 May 2016.Staff Writer.  “Houston area teacher…” WTHR13 NBC News.  01 Jun 2016.Garvin, Keith.  “Aldine IDS teacher…”  Click 2 Houston News.  01 Jun 2016.Alexandria Vera Court Document.  27 May 2016.Staff Writer.  “Teacher impregnated by…”  WTMJ-TV Milwaukee.  01 Jun 2016.Associated Press.  “Teacher pregnant, accused…”  WOLF FOX58.  01 Jun 2016.Owens, Eric.  “Cops: Teacher Traumatized…”  Daily Caller.  01 Jun 2016.Reece, Kevin, and Seward, Larry.  “Texas leads nation…”  KHOU11 News.  01 Jun 2016.Crea, Jacqueline.  “CPS investigating family…”  13 News Now.  01 Jun 2016.Staff Writer.  “Texas teacher accused…”  Toronto Sun.  03 Jun 2016.Staff Writer.  “Teacher accused of…”  WFAA News.  03 Jun 2016.Carter, Marla.  “New trouble for…”  ABC13 Eyewitness News.  03 Aug 2016.Moreno, Mayra.  “Family of teacher…”  ABC13 Eyewitness News.  03 Jun 2016.Rogers, Brian.  “Ex-teacher Alexandria…”  Houston Chronicle.  20 Sep 2016.Homer, Michelle.  “Teacher impregnanted by…”  KSDK NBC 5.  16 Nov 2016.Guerra, Kristine, and Mettler, Katie.  “Texas Teacher who…”  The Monitor.  22 Nov 2016.Staff Writer.  “Ex-teacher impregnated…”  Click 2 Houston News.  13 Jan 2017. Alexandria Vera.  TDCJ.  Accessed 03 Dec 2024.(Reagan Gray)Levy, Angenette.  Crime Fix.  Reagan Gray. Reagan Gray Booking Information.Kienlen, Alex.  “Court releases details…”  KARK News.  Banks, Chris.  “Arkansas teacher arrested…”  THV11 News.  19 Apr 2024.Lockwood, Frank.  “Former teacher, Immanuel…”  Arkansas Democrat Gazette.  24 Sep 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Houston Chronicle and its editorial board used Hurricane Beryl as a platform and reason to disparage Texas Republican leadership going so far as to saying Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick failed the people. Today, in a very long four-page editorial, those same Houston Chronicle liberals do something you rarely see: They admit they were wrong, very wrong.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The lawsuits and push to get air conditioning in all Texas prisons continues. The comments of the head of TDCJ may, or may not, win favor with legislators.Just in time for the election: Biden Administration Pauses Federal Parole Program Flying Foreign Nationals Into U.S.A fine example of the fact that the lies of society are just that, lies. Our top performing people are church goers and believing, practicing Christians: One Church, Two Astronauts. How a Texas Congregation Is Supporting Its Members on the Space Station.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Lacy talks with Oscar Mendoza, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who experienced a profound shift in his leadership after experiencing profound grief and introspection. When he lost Warden Sergio Perez to a preventable health event that cut his life short in his forties, Mr. Mendoza started to ask himself how he, a longtime TDCJ employee and a leader, could be contributing to a culture in which an employee would prioritize work over their own health, and how he could change that by changing himself. He talks about how “we can still be committed, … but not at the cost of neglecting ourselves,” and what TDCJ is doing to shift agency culture to one that values not just the employee, but also the person.Resources to help you prioritize your health:  Order a VirtualCheckup home kit and complete your annual preventive examWondr HealthReal AppealERS Wellness WebinarsFree Virtual Fitness Classes TDCJ Employees Check out TDCJ PEAK Performance Webpage for more info  

In Remembrance of James Lynn Baker II, A.K.A “Mr. Jackson” This show takes pride in providing a variety of topics and guests and although we are all different, we are still human beings. We are flawed, we are complex, we are unique, and we all have the potential to serve at the highest levels.  However, some of us take very different paths….dark paths, before we find our true calling. Life for all of us is literally like a pot of boiling water and what we become in that water will determine and define who we become in this finite life. Today's guest will tell the listener how he became hooked on meth and traveled down a dark path that led him on a collision course and a date with destiny with our Dallas SWAT on July 30th, 2008. The Uptown Dallas area was on high alert after several citizens were victimized as they not only lost their property but also their sense of security. Today's guest was the ringleader of these crimes and was captured and sentenced to sixty-five years in the Texas Prison system. In true Shawshank Redemption fashion this guest received help and guidance from the most unlikely of people as he was about to enter the ultra-hot boiling pot of prison life. The coffee bean story was born and applied as today's guest fought, learned, and grew as a person through his journey in the penal system and created a mission to help others and be a change agent as he shared his experience and story with others to try to inspire and motivate others. The Damon West story has been told on many platforms and stages, all across the world, but never from a stage inside of the police department that changed his life fifteen years ago. ATO Family sit back and soak in the coffee bean story and ask yourself, How can I be a change agent in life? Incidents discussed:  Damon West arrest by the Dallas SWAT Unit on July 30th, 2008, for the Uptown Burglaries. Trial, verdict and sentence on May 18th, 2009, for his role in the crimes. Presiding over the proceedings was Judge Mike Snipes. Dallas County jail to TDCJ from 2009- 2015. Damonwest.org The best-selling novel: The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World  

As we attempt to discuss the issues and costs of prison transportation, we run into some connection issues and Malone starts telling stories from his 30 years in prison. First, he discusses the an inmate's ultimate revenge against a field boss. Then he discusses how inmates took advantage of a prison transport and tried to assassinate another inmate in front of a bus full of officers and inmates. More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press More about Nina the Pitbull at: @nina_is_a_pitbull Ryan/Rainforest on IG: @lorax4life Malone on IG: @they_call_me_malone Dave on IG: @sociallydistorted1 00:00 - What is going on with this episode and The Shakedown? 04:05 - Let's talk about prison transportation, baby! 05:55 - How much can you take in prison transport 08:24 - The number of moves, just to get processed in prison 14:27 - Here goes the connection... 16:00 - The prison showers at the Darrington Unit 16:52 - An inmate's ultimate revenge (Malone Story Time Pt. 1) 20:58 - Assaults on TDCJ prison transports (Malone Story Time Pt. 2)

Day 2 of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial; Judge orders Texas to remove anti-migrant river buoys, rejects Abbott ‘invasion' claim; Texas jails, prisons on lockdown after spike in violence, mailed-in drugs, TDCJ says; Researchers suggest turning over 50 D-FW office buildings into apartments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's show: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an immediate lockdown at all Texas prisons this week to address a rise in violence and drugs amongst inmates. Just this year, the TDCJ says there have been 16 inmate-on-inmate homicides. We learn more about the situation. Also this hour: We revisit the story of the 1900 Galveston hurricane as this week marks the anniversary of the devastating storm. And we learn about the different kinds of bats that live in Greater Houston as the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center prepares to host a pair of bat-related events Sept. 22 and 23. Then, we reflect on the 80th anniversary of the deadliest single fire in Houston history, which took place on this date in 1943 at the Gulf Hotel downtown. The fire claimed 55 lives and injured many more. Tom McDonald, a former fire fighter and president of the Houston Fire Museum, tells us what happened. And News 88.7's Katie Watkins and Sara Willa Ernst bring us the first installment of their new series Hot Stops, which examines how bus stops get dangerously hot.

On Wednesday's show: With new laws taking effect this week, campaigns heating up, and even an impeachment trial scheduled to begin next week, it has been an uncharacteristically busy stretch in local, state, and national politics. We discuss all the latest developments in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: How are prisoners in Texas without air conditioning faring during the recent extreme heat? And the Houston Music Advisory Board, which was established last year by the mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, will hold a panel discussion on "bridging the musical gap" in Houston. We find out what that means.

Show Summary God Trusts You to Go Through This The Polunsky unit, like other prisons in TDCJ, is like its own miniature city within a city. It has a school, a church, a medical facility, and now, it even has its own radio station. 106.5 The Tank is the Polunsky Unit's very own inmate produced radio station. Pre-recorded and broadcast through a low powered radio antenna, the station only reaches as far as the facility parking lot. However, that's plenty far enough for the radio station to make a difference behind the prison fence. We had the privilege of interviewing the man who helped get it all started. Ramy “Megamind” Hozaifeh. We talk about how Tank Nation got started and then we dive a little into Ramy's story and it is inspiring. You'll hear how God protected him all along the way from being “checked” when he first got in. Ramy was convicted through the law of parties and he talks about being bitter at the system and having some questions for God throughout the years. We talk about the programming and the lives being impacted through this method of ministry. You're going to love this episode. And if you're ever close to the unit, tune in to the show. See the youtube video below to watch how it all got started. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW SPONSOR Clarity Roofing and Solar: https://www.clarityroofingandsolar.com/ or Call Joe Today 469-386-9116 TDCJ Video about Tank Nation: https://youtu.be/8Nkr2D81hJY Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

The office of a woman protecting police and talking to me ......I know it's a lawsuit because I was never told many things but it's not emotional it's just the point I'm owed a la suit and full INvESTIGATOON like ice seen in others

Malone is back as we talk about the differences between maximum and medium security units in TDCJ. Malone tells some stories and -- as always -- we get sidetracked. More about us at: https://shakedown.show Find our merch at: https://wayword.press

A group of incarcerated men across several Texas prisons have been on a hunger strike since Jan. 10, the start of the state's 88th Legislative Session. Now in week three, dozens of them continue the peaceful protest against long-term solitary confinement.

I DONT PLAY GAMES AT ALL AND NO ONE IS FAMOUS TO ME MY FATHER IS IN CHURCH WITH A WIFE WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU GIVE HIM NOT A DAMN THING OR ANYTHING AT ALL TO PLAY GAMES AT ALL AND THATS STILL MY GRANDMOTHER AND NO ONE HAS TO LIKE ME AT ALL BUT I NEVER HAVE TO SHUT UP I KNOW THE GOVERNEMNT AND MICHEAL SALGADO DOESNT HAVE THAT TO SAY AT ALL .....PEOPLE AEENT WEAK I WOULD HAVE AN ATTORNEY BY NOW FREE ITS NOT YOUR MILITARY FAMILIES ITSS YOUR GOSSIP TO COVER FOR WEAK ASA COWARDS TEHY ARE COWARDS AND NO ONE IS JEALOUS OF HOOKERS OR OF THEIR HUABANDS OR WIVES AT ALL OR GAY OR A PROSTITUTE AT ALL ...... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

YOUR NOT MUCH I CAN ASK 1 LEGAL QUESTION YOU DONT KNOW ME AND IM A GROWN WOMAN AND YOU DONT PLAN SO MANY MURDERS

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YOU CANT CLAIM YOU ARE SOMBODY IN THAT CUSTODY COURT OR THAT PAROLE OFFICE OR SHERIFF DEPT AND IN THAT JAIL OR CRIMINALS AT ALL PEIPLE KNOW WHAT ALL OF THEM ARE INDIVIDUALLY AND BO BELIEVES IN ANYTHING TO TAKE MY LIFE

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IM WRONGFULLY CONVICTED NOT A MURDERER BUT AS AMOTHER ITS SELF DEFENSE .... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

it's only a lawsuit EXPLOITATION IN A NO FAULT ACCIDENT I DESERVE AN EXONERATION AMD FULL COMPENSATION

I can SUE YOU NO FEAR OF RETALIATION

I HAVE ALL MY RIGHTS AS A HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETEREN AND SECURITY GUARD AND PARALEGAL AND DISABLED VETERAN AND VICTIMS RIGHTS AND I DESERVE TO FIGHT MY CRIMINAL CASE AND ALL ONSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE IS DOCUMENTED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Retaliation in TDCJ and San Antonio has been documented and it's happened before so those involved can act innocent they are not worth knowing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When in reality from TDCJ to San Antonio getting in for your trashiest people alive cause the death of 19 murder kids in uvalde I can prove everything and the setup of a raping of raping a child of raping a child because you're so invested and wanting to set up the rape of a child the murder of a veteran mom security guard who worked at an elementary school

This week Chris and Ryan chop it up about Mexican superstitions, the supernatural and much more.Support the show

On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities, according to new research from Rice University. And the problem is expected to get worse. Also this hour: How big an impact do minority-owned businesses have on the Greater Houston economy? A recent report from the Greater Houston Partnership takes a closer look. Then, former prisoner Brandon Warren of Lee College explains why it's important to educate the incarcerated -- even if they're never going to get out. And he tells how he went from incarcerated to earning a doctorate. And we talk with teacher Roshunda Jones-Koumba, who teaches at George Washington Carver H.S. in Aldine ISD. She was recently honored at the Tony Awards for her work supporting students pursuing careers in the arts and other fields.

We continue our conversation about making comics in prison and then discuss prison jobs. We talk about trustees, what their jobs are, and a bit about the importance of those jobs. Malone also gets into the history of The Echo -- the official newspaper of Texas prisons. He tells the story of how The Echo went from legitimate press source to TDCJ propaganda machine, and Ryan talks a bit about his experience as a writer for The Echo. Find out more about us at: http://shakedown.show Get official Shakedown merch at: http://wayword.press

Texas manhunt in second week with no signs of escapee #GonzaloLopez #TexasDepartmentofCorrection A convicted murderer who was being transported in a Texas prison bus last Thursday allegedly cut through metal, attacked an officer and ran into woods nearby. He has not been seen since -- prompting what officials say is one of the largest search efforts for an escaped inmate in the state's history. Gonzalo Lopez, 46, has been convicted of capital murder, attempted capital murder and aggravated kidnapping, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. He was added to the state's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, with authorities offering up to $50,000 for information that leads to his capture. Here's what we know about Lopez and his escape. He was serving two life sentences Convicted in Texas of two counts of aggravated assault in 1996, Lopez received two eight-year sentences, according to the state's public safety department. In 2006, he was convicted of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping and sentenced to life in prison, the department said. The following year, he was handed a second life sentence for an attempted capital murder conviction, according to the department. "He's got a life sentence for a capital murder, where he killed a man with a pickaxe and he's also gotten an attempted capital murder conviction for shooting a gun at a police officer," Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesperson Robert Hurst said at a Friday news conference. "He's somebody who is very dangerous." Lopez also had several other offenses on his record dating back to at least 1994, according to TDCJ records. He is affiliated with the Mexican Mafia and has ties to the Rio Grande Valley area -- including Weslaco and Mercedes -- and San Antonio, the state's public safety department said. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Search for escaped inmate new information #GonzaloLopez #RobertHurst #TexasDepartmentofCorrections After an exhaustive ground and air search in Leon County, the search for escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez is entering a new, expanded phase, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said Friday. A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the capture of Lopez. Editor's note: The above video originally aired on May 19. Last Thursday, May 12, Lopez escaped custody by shedding his shackles and cutting through a metal barrier on a prison bus before stabbing a correctional officer. Video from a witness showed Lopez running through a wooded area. RELATED: More coverage of search for Gonzalo Lopez The renewed focus by the Texas Rangers, U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies "is to leave no stone unturned as they follow leads and track Lopez's whereabouts," TDCJ said Friday. A separate contingent of TDCJ personnel will remain in Leon County to conduct "strategic searches of areas outside the original secured perimeter." “Anyone who has knowledge of Lopez's location should come forward,” said Inspector General Cris Love. “Those found to be helping or harboring him not only will face arrest and prosecution, but I believe they are putting themselves in danger. Lopez has a complete disregard for human life and will do what it takes to avoid capture. We will take this investigation wherever it leads us until Lopez is back in custody.” Lopez, a known killer with a violent history, is approximately 6 feet tall and 190 pounds and was last seen wearing white clothing in a wooded area off of Highway 7 in Leon County. Those with information on the suspect should call TDCJ OIG Crime Stoppers at 1-800-832-8477 or 936-437-5171 or call 911 immediately. Week one of search for Texas prison escapee Until now, the search to find Lopez focused in Centerville, about two hours north of Houston, and the surrounding area. “He's crafty," Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Robert Hurst said. "He's done this before down in South Texas in Webb County he hid out for almost nine days.” On Wednesday, we got a better idea of what those search efforts look like when TDCJ released a video showing hundreds of officers marching through the brush acre-by-acre. They even showed a pop-up city that developed on the cow pastures around Centerville. Also Wednesday, authorities released photos of Lopez that were taken by surveillance cameras shortly before he boarded the bus last Thursday. Hurst said they haven't found any suspicious activity, but as the manhunt continues, he had a message to the community. "This is a very dangerous man. Back in 2005, he killed someone with a pickax. In 2004, he shot at an officer. If he has that device, whatever he used to cut through the door and also stab the officer, folks to need to be aware he may still have that on him," Hurst said. Credit: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hurst said it's still unclear if anyone from the inside helped him get away and also said it's unclear if the bus was being followed. “There is no indication that there was anything of a suspicious nature from the time that bus left Gatesville until the time of the accident," Hurst said. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Search for escaped inmate week 2 #GonzaloLopez #MexicanMafia #PrisonBus #Shackles #RobertHurst Capital murderer Gonzalo Lopez remains on the run in Leon County, now for a full week. There are still no confirmed sightings of Lopez or any evidence to indicate he escaped this area, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Highway 7 still remains closed to through traffic. In new information from TDCJ, they discovered there was no other suspicious activity during the time Lopez was being transported from Gatesville to Huntsville for a medical appointment. Corrections officials determined he escaped his restraints and somehow was also able to cut through a metal barrier door to attack the driver. Other than that activity, they have no reason to think he hitched a ride or stole a vehicle after the escape. They are also making provisions for bad weather possibly coming this weekend. ”The department is making contingencies of getting rain gear for our officers, making sure everyone is well protected with the severe weather coming in. So we will not call off this search because of bad weather. We will continue looking for him, we will just make the proper plans to get ready for it,” said Robert Hurst, spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. There is still a lot of fear and frustration from residents in Leon County, but County Judge Byron Ryder says he links the escaped inmate is still in the area. ”I'm kind of with all the law enforcement, I still think he's here. I think he's maybe hoping to wait them out where they think he's not here and they'll leave. But I do think he's here. They've had a big effort. There are probably 400 to 500 people that are representing five or six different agencies and they're working hard,” said Ryder. The reward for Gonzalo Lopez remains at $50,000. He's an Hispanic male, about 6 feet tall, 190 pounds and last seen wearing his white prison uniform. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Show Summary . Darren Wallace served the State of Texas for more than 28 years in various positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He began his career working on Death Row as a Correctional Officer, and worked his way up to the role of Senior Warden at one of Texas' largest prisons, housing over 3,000 inmates. Shortly after his retirement, one of Wallace's previous inmates reached out to him to encourage him to apply at a staffing agency for second chances, owing to his leadership inside prison. Wallace is now the Criminal Justice Consultant to Cornbread Hustle, which helps people coming out of prison find meaningful employment. . In this episode I ask Darren about his perspective on inmates when he first started and how that compares to his perspective now. We talk about everything from how and why he got started in corrections, to faith based dorms, to high tax appraisals, to death row, and how he coped with one of his officers being murdered. . Check out the links below to learn more about Darren and what all he's doing in retirement. .  Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Cornbread Hustle website: https://cornbreadhustle.com/ . Follow Darren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-wallace-800296217/ . Darren Wallace's Consulting:http://www.correctionalops.com/ . Watch the Introduction to Darren Wallace by Cornbread Hustle: https://youtu.be/qYg8MtbNr20 . Our Sponsor's Information: RP Media, robprice6@gmail.com 214-354-6364 Tell them you heard it here. . How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: . Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Intense search for escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez #GonzaloLopez #Texas #FederalMarshall #Stateprison The intense manhunt continues for escaped murderer Gonzalo Lopez. Authorities have now been searching 48+ hours in and around the Centerville, Texas area in Leon County. The reward money involved has now more than doubled according to a recent news release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The reward for information leading to the capture of escapee Gonzalo Lopez is now $50,000. Saturday morning the reward for his capture was $22,500. On May 12, the 46-year-old inmate who was serving a life sentence for capital murder and attempted capital murder assaulted a correctional officer on a transport bus and then fled from the vehicle. TDCJ, Office of Inspector General, Department of Public Safety, and multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing the search for Lopez. “We will not rest until Lopez is caught,” said Executive Director Bryan Collier. “I want to personally thank all of the agencies who are assisting in this massive search and those agencies that are contributing to the reward. Should you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Crime Stoppers tip line.” Those with information on the suspect should call TDCJ OIG Crime Stoppers at 1-800-832-8477 or 936-437-5171. Please do not approach the susp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

When San Antonio tries to murder her mother make that mother's try to stop veterans targeting our children they could be killed they could kill themselves they could get so sick and die because San Antonio trash get exposed cops included they're trashy people well it's us and our kids taking advantage of veterans in there are kids veterans attack veterans almost forced to commit suicide targeting thinking it's funny in a game while San Antonio trash are helping TDCJ

The government trying to force human trafficking trying to rape trying to rip trying to lie for Mexicans and call me a prostitute when I was a single mom in the military because I turn in family court for prostitution turning TDCJ for lying an attorney for claiming a homicide was committed in the army to set up a murder of a mother to be targeted to death and rape but she's a prostitute I've never been a prostitute in my life I am a victim and trash can touch me anyways trying to publicly kill and murder a mother they want to force him to prostitution for law enforcement for corrections for attorneys to do this to a child

I have all the pictures I have everything how kids women mothers veterans soldiers were sent to me raped or killed families cuz of TDCJ and law enforcement and attorneys you're sexy s*** in this f****** world you're never going to ruin a mother and child and innocent mother that makes you f****** sick cowards

They say for some as a victim in TDCJ you're so shameful to even exist but I'm a victim who finished college and I have about five psychiatrists or I've had in my life you don't get to shame me in prison especially in San Antonio you don't get to speak to me you don't get to kill me you don't get to stalk me you don't get to call me you don't get to take my daughter you don't get that fake like someone's crazy because I hope you learn one day you're liars and manipulators and people's kids are suffering and when you think they're not all those lies you've told them you're fake I'm an innocent victim I know mental health there's nothing wrong or weak about that I just wanted to be left the f*** alone

What San Antonio and TDCJ did together and you can add a call from Mexico and a veteran was almost killed make that many many veterans wow they're trying to explain karma in Texas about a murderer they never happened a homicide that never happened

Real Prison Real Freedom by Rosser McDonaldAward-Winning ReporterChronicling Transformation of Notorious Texas Inmate and Entire Texas Prison System'Real Prison Real Freedom' by Rosser McDonald Shares the Heartbreaking Life Story and Inspiring Change of Rickie Smith During Time of Major Upheaval with Department of Corrections Itself.Prisons, an integral part of society, generally are not familiar to most people. Length of sentence and treatment by others in the prisons vary widely. The immediate "Man-in-charge" of each prison unit is the warden, who has some flexibility within TDCJ guidelines. Warden Dr. Keith Price gained a reputation for turning around some chaotic prison units. He knows from experience that at best, prisons are very difficult places for people, whether they are behind the bars or in front of them."People that wind up in prison, inmates, generally are society's rejects," Price said. "They've been unable to do the things other people do to make life a success, whether it's because of an abusive parent, addiction to some substance, stupidity, being unable to read or write, they've been failures and have chosen alternate means, that is crime."Price also knows officers have a challenging life, "The correctional officer, has to deal with people so maladjusted that society says they can't live amongst them anymore. It's conflict day after day, hour after hour and it really takes a toll, from broken marriages to financial problems to substance abuse. It's continual."The Texas Prison System was named "one of the best" in the country by a leading penology expert. However, shortly after that, a Federal Judge took control of the entire Texas Department of Corrections for "unconstitutional treatment" of inmates. TDC denied and resisted many of the reforms the judge ordered. The result was chaos. Too few guards, rampant gangs, gang wars and overcrowding were the norm for several years. The court kept control 20 years and finally the prison system adapted to the new (and constitutional) ways of operating. At the same time Texas prison population doubled, and more than doubled, again.During that time, 19-year-old Rickie Smith began a 10-year sentence in TDC on a drug charge. He joined the gang wars, in the Aryan Brotherhood and then made his own personal war with prison officers. He could have been released in a few short years, but, in 3 separate trials juries added 3 ninety-nine-year sentences for him to serve. Trial transcripts have many references in testimonies to how dangerous Rickie Smith is--even calling him "the most violent inmate" in TDC.REAL PRISON / REAL FREEDOM is a biography of Rickie Smith and how his life intersects with the woes of the prison system and with Warden Keith Price.Naturally, he wanted out, knowing that realistically it will never happen. Officials told him he'll never get out. Then came the impossible that shocked everyone, especially Rickie.This is the first book, but Rosser McDonald is an experienced writer. Sixteen years reporting news on TV in Oklahoma and Texas. Then twenty-eight years as a producer at the Radio and Television Commission, SBC. Twelve of those, Rosser produced and scripted documentaries for use on NBC TV stations. Two brought Emmy Award nominations. He has many Telly Awards (Cable TV version of Emmies) and other recognitions. His wife, Glenda, is a life-long musician on piano and organhttps://www.amazon.com/Real-Prison-Freedom-Rosser-McDonald/dp/1400330343https://www.rossermcdonald.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/rm41422.mp3  

Targeting an individual to kill rape mentally exploit her child and you fucking prostitutes from San Antonio and TDCJ deserve to get shot in the fucking mouth

Corruption of Bexar County sheriff department and how they facilitate in trying to murder a veteran these people steal your identification then they have you targeted personally to be murdered what TDCJ and this is to soldiers and veterans

My my daughter sexually exploited by a TDCJ and San Antonio to kill her mother and coerce custody for prostitution and cops that kill

Garrett was accused of the murder of a Catholic nun that took place on October 31, 1981, when he was 17 years old. According to the prosecution, that morning, Garrett raped, strangled, and killed 76-year-old Sister Tadea Benz in the St. Francis Convent. On November 9, 1981, Garrett, who lived across the street from the convent, was arrested. Garrett was tried and convicted of the crime. He was held at Ellis Unit, north of Huntsville, Texas, which at the time held men on the State of Texas's death row. He was originally scheduled to be executed on January 6, 1992, but after Pope John Paul II asked for clemency, Governor of Texas Ann Richards gave him a temporary reprieve. After Richards's reprieve, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles held a hearing on whether Garrett should receive a commutation to life in prison but the death sentence was retained by a 17 to 1 vote. He was ultimately executed at age 28 at Huntsville Unit on February 11, 1992 by lethal injection. His final meal request was ice cream. The TDCJ website has stated since at least 2012 that "this offender declined to make a last statement. However, there are last words of Garrett reported from the time of execution re-quoted frequently, and reported by APBnews as: "I'd like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. The rest of the world can kiss my ass." the Last Word which argues that Garrett was in fact innocent of the crime. He argued that Garrett was the victim of overzealous prosecutors and poor defense attorneys.

Went old a lawsuit for wrongful conviction and turning in San Antonio on TDCJ who aren't anything to your case a government facility has a murder for that and Target like you're a snitch the funny part is not their case and they use technology to have you targeted as if they can be liked by brainwashing or want it or needed and you would never be that I'm a veteran mother I would never segregate a criminal corrupt corrections cops are returning from San Antonio and TDCJ

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David Wayne Spence executed April 3 1997 TDCJ # 773 Billy Joe Woods executed April 14 1997 TDCJ #552 Kenneth Edward Gentry executed April 16 1997 TDCJ # 760 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truck-stop-murder-and-true-crimes-podcast/support

RICHARD BRIMAGE JR feb 10 1997 TDCJ 899 JOHN KENNEDY BAREFIELD MAR 12 1997 TDCJ 844 DAVID LEE HERMAN APRIL 2 1997 TDCJ 999003 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truck-stop-murder-and-true-crimes-podcast/support

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