Courtney Fischer
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Chief of Communications, @HarrisCountyDAO. Former news lady. Creator of “Unsolved," streaming on @hulu. Still searching for the best martini in Houston.
Houston, TX
Joined September 2015
During The @TexasTribune Festival in November, Harris County District Attorney @SeanTeareHCDAO told an audience that ICE raids have affected nearly a dozen criminal cases his office was pursuing, including sexual assaults of children, because victims and witnesses were either
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District attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
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Today, we remember Olegario Aguilar Jr., father to four children, murdered at a carwash more than three years ago. Monday, a jury sentenced Aguilar’s killer, Gabino Ibarra, to life in prison. Justice for Aguilar. Justice for his family. Prosecutors proved Aguilar met Ibarra
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NEWS: DA Sean Teare will speak shortly to discuss 30% reduction in crime over past 2 years in Cypress Station after implementation of HART and other innovative violence interruption programs in Harris County.
Live: Murals at Westfield High School
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Proud of our DVB staff.
“We’re prioritizing high-risk cases with trauma-informed prosecutors. It’s about PREVENTION. It’s about helping survivors navigate trauma and building a safety net. To the survivors…you deserve to be met with care and not conditions.” It’s that simple. It’s the promise from
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According to the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, “A woman who has suffered a nonfatal strangulation incident with her intimate partner is 750% more likely to be killed by the same perpetrator…with a gun.” Let that sink in. Researchers and law enforcement
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Think it's NBD to dump a mattress when no one's looking? Think again. Also, don't be weird. Think about the environment. If you can't do that - think about not getting fined/ jail time. Thanks, Harris County!
Thinking about dumping that old desk on a dead-end street? Or dropping your mattress in a ditch? Maybe forgetting your futon on the side of the road? Not smart. Illegal dumping is a serious crime that brings hefty penalties (yes, fines and/or jail time). Not to mention, it’s
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"Gun locks, gun storage--of course. That's a no brainer. But it has to go further than that," said @SeanTeareHCDAO at today's Be Smart Gun Safety Campaign. Keeping guns out of the hands of children prevents tragedy in Harris County. It's a privilege to work alongside
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I remember covering this story - Wiltz was a big part of this community. Glad to see justice in his memory.
Gregory Wiltz, 53, was a husband, father, grandfather, and staple in the Clinton Park neighborhood. He owned GWL, a corner store on the East Side. On January 26, 2021, Wiltz was found shot to death in a vehicle outside his store. Now, we have justice for Gregory Wiltz. Michael
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You keep running, we’ll keep searching. In 2014, a child came forward with harrowing details that Benigno Gallegos had abused her for years—the abuse started when she was five years old. Gallegos immediately fled to Mexico. Within a year, HCDAO investigators tracked him down.
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You know those people you meet in life where you're in awe just to be in their presence? That was Judge Hill for me. An incredible honor to interview and learn from her. If you're in the courthouse, stop by the 230th criminal district court where her portrait now hangs.
Iconic. Legendary. Authentically herself. Judge Belinda Hill broke barriers as the first Black woman to serve both as a Harris County criminal district court judge and as First Assistant in the District Attorney’s Office. She led with quiet strength, mentored generations of
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Felt honored to be in the presence of this woman--any day, but especially on #Juneteenth.
It was a full ceremonial courtroom on #juneteenth2025 to celebrate the legacy of the Honorable Belinda Hill, as her portrait was revealed. It now hangs in the 230th District Court, where Hill was appointed to the bench in 1997 by then Governor George W. Bush. She resigned in
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Justice for Cpl. Charles Galloway today. #HCDAO
22 shots. That’s how many times Oscar Rosales opened fire on Cpl. Charles Galloway, as he sat in his patrol car during a routine traffic stop. Last week, Rosales was found guilty of Capital murder. Today, that jury decided Rosales should die for the life he stole on January 23,
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Opening statements in the penalty potion of this trial starts now. Rosales was found guilty Friday. Now, a jury will decide whether or not he should be put to death for killing Corporal Charles Galloway. #hcdao #harriscounty
HAPPENING NOW: Oscar Rosales, 55, has been found guilty by a jury of his peers for Capital Murder of a Peace Officer. On January 23, 2022, Rosales shot and killed Harris County Precinct 5 Deputy Corporal Charles Galloway during a traffic stop in west Houston. Days later, a
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HAPPENING NOW: Oscar Rosales, 55, has been found guilty by a jury of his peers for Capital Murder of a Peace Officer. On January 23, 2022, Rosales shot and killed Harris County Precinct 5 Deputy Corporal Charles Galloway during a traffic stop in west Houston. Days later, a
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What a class....
Our newest Pre-Commit class comes to us from 15 different law schools across 8 states. They are talented, driven, energized, and focused. Today, we welcome them to the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. #hcdao
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and caretakers--especially those who have survived the unthinkable.
A Harris County mom is thankful to be alive this Mother’s Day and grateful for justice. A jury has found her ex-husband guilty of shooting her nearly a half dozen times, after he broke into her home as she and their children slept. Aaron Bayne Wright is now sentenced to 50 years
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Deputy Jones in good spirits. We just spent a few minutes with her. Have loved seeing her friendly face around the CJC complex for many years. Relieved to see she’s going to be okay.
Pct 1 Deputy injured following a shootout with an armed suspect in downtown Houston. DA Teare alongside @Pct1Constable briefing media outside hospital after both visiting with wounded deputy Sheila Jones. Suspect faces aggravated assault of a peace officer (felony), among other
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NOW: a jury sends Adolfo Serrano Jr. to prison for life ↘️
Jennifer Chavis, a Precinct 7 deputy constable, died protecting all of us. Last week, a jury found Adolfo Serrano GUILTY of killing her when he drove drunk into the back of her patrol SUV in April 2022. The jury saw the shell of her burned out unit, watched dash cam video of
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Happening today: Closing arguments at ~10:00am in the State of Texas vs. Adolfo Serrano. You can watch live here: https://t.co/Klvvgxu9WM
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