Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Election Day Edition of HBC Newspapaper by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications

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Latosha is running for Judge, 55th Judicial District Court

...Harris County

ONNECTIONS

Andrew White

Greg Abbott

MARCH 6, 2018 MATTERS! Democrat Andrew White and Republican Greg Abbott are the key 2018 Gubernatorial candidates to watch!

...AGUIRRE, MOORE, DOLLINGER, SHORTER, SCARBROUGH, JACKSON, GOOD, DUNSON, AND HOWARD!

RONNISHA BOWMAN

AUDRIE LAWTON FOR JP PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2

FOR HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #2

Lawton has handled thousands of cases in justice of the peace courts, and she also has quasi-judicial experience having served for seven years as an examiner for the Texas Education Agency, hearing cases where teachers faced non-renewal or termination. The 40-yearold, who is licensed in all the federal courts and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, also articulated the clearest vision for updating this court through expanded use of technology.

“As presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court No. 2, I will work to restore blind justice. Justice Is rooted in the principles of accountability, fairness, and truthfulness. Let us restore the People’s Court by casting your vote for Ronnisha Bowman on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Primary.”

“Bring Back the People’s Court!”

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REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION DAY:

- TUESDAY -

MARCH 6TH 2018

Adrian Garcia for Harris County Commissioner Precinct #2

for State Rep. HD-139 “Randy, you were a dedicated and committed public servant during your term as Board Member! I know you will have the same dedication if elected as State Representative. Thanks for all your services to the Houston community. To God be the Glory!!!”

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“I served for 35 years as a dedicated public servant, as a 23 year veteran for the Houston Police Department; as a three time elected Houston City Council Member where I represented District H and served as Chair of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee, Chair of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Committee and also appointed as Mayor Pro Tem by Mayor Bill White; and as the first Hispanic Sheriff of Harris County, Texas where I lead the largest Sheriff's Office in Texas and third largest in the United States. Serving the people is in my DNA and taking on the tough issues and finding common ground is what I enjoy doing.” — ADRIAN GARCIA

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KEY 2018 CONTESTED PRIMARY RACES HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NEWSPAPER ® KEY 2018 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACES IN FORT BEND COUNTY Rep - United States Representative, District 22 James Green Danny Nguyen Pete Olson Eric Zmrha

Rep - District Judge, 268th Judicial District John "Hawk" Hawkins Mike Hartman

Rep - District Attorney, 268th Judicial District Cliff Vacek Shawn C McDonald

Rep - Judge, County Court at Law No. 3 Jennifer C. Chiang Tricia Krenek Harold Kennedy

Rep - Judge, County Court at Law No. 6 Dean Hrbacek Lewis White

Rep - County Treasurer Bill Rickert Tina Gibson Wes Vela

Rep - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2

Atwood "Woody" McAndrew Mary S. Ward

KEY 2018 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACES IN FORT BEND COUNTY United States Representative, District 22 Steve Brown Letitia Plummer Margarita Ruiz Johnson Mark Gibson Sri G. Preston Kulkarni

Fort Bend County Chairman Cynthia Ginyard Hazel Dorine Lundy

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Deirdre Dickson-Gilbert Joel C. Clouser, Sr. Tanisha C. Green

Constable Precinct 2 (UNEXPIRED TERM) Gary Majors Daryl L. Smith

KEY 2018 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACES IN HARRIS COUNTY Dem - United States Senator Beto O'Rourke Sema Hernandez Edward Kimbrough

Dem - United States Representative, District 2 H. P. Parvizian Ali A. Khorasani Silky Malik J. Darnell Jones Todd Litton

Dem - United States Representative, District 7 Jason Westin Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Alex Triantaphyllis Laura Moser Ivan Sanchez Joshua Butler James Cargas

Dem - United States Representative, District 10 Madeline K. Eden Tawana Walter-Cadien Richie DeGrow Mike Siegel Matt Harris Kevin Nelson Tami Walker

Dem - United States Representative, District 18

Dem - United States Representative, District 22 Sri Preston Kulkarni Mark Gibson Margarita Ruiz Johnson Steve Brown Letitia Plummer

Dem - United States Representative, District 29 Tahir Javed Dominique Michelle Garcia Sylvia R. Garcia Hector Morales Roel Garcia Pedro Valencia Augustine H. Reyes

Dem - United States Representative, District 36 Dayna Steele Jon Powell

Dem – Governor

Lupe Valdez Adrian Ocegueda Andrew White Tom Wakely Jeffrey Payne Joe Mumbach Grady Yarbrough James Jolly Clark Cedric Davis, Sr.

Dem - Lieutenant Governor Michael Cooper Mike Collier

Dem - Comptroller of Public Accounts Tim Mahoney Joi Chevalier

Dem - Commissioner of the General Land Office Miguel Suazo Tex Morgan

Dem - Railroad Commissioner Roman McAllen Chris Spellmon

Dem - Member, State Board of Education, District 4

www.aubreyrtaylor.blogspot.com Sheila Jackson Lee Richard Johnson

Lawrence Allen, Jr. Steven A. Chambers

KEY 2018 CONTESTED PRIMARY RACES HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NEWSPAPER ÂŽ Dem - State Senator, District 15

Dem - Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3

Dem - Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District

Dem - State Senator, District 17

Dem - Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8

Dem - Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District

Dem - District Judge, 55th Judicial District

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 2

Dem - District Judge, 113th Judicial District

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 5

Hank Segelke John Whitmire Damian Lacroix

Fran Watson Rita Lucido Ahmad R. Hassan

Dem - State Representative, District 126 Natali Hurtado Undrai F. Fizer

Dem - State Representative, District 132 Gina Calanni Carlos PeĂąa

Dem - State Representative, District 133 Sandra G. Moore Marty Schexnayder Sam Tejas

Jerry Zimmerer Joseph R. Willie, II

Margaret "Meg" Poissant Michele Barber Chimene Latosha Lewis Payne Paul Simon Rabeea Collier Cooke Kelsey

Dem - District Judge, 185th Judicial District Brennen Dunn Jason Luong

Dem - State Representative, District 134

Dem - District Judge, 189th Judicial District

Dem - State Representative, District 138

Dem - District Judge, 234th Judicial District

Dem - State Representative, District 139

Dem - District Judge, 269th Judicial District

Dem - State Representative, District 142

Dem - District Judge, 281st Judicial District

Allison Lami Sawyer Lloyd Wayne Adam Milasincic Jenifer Rene Pool Jarvis D. Johnson Randy Bates

Richard A. Bonton Harold V. Dutton, Jr.

Dem - State Representative, District 146 Shawn Nicole Thierry Roy Owens Ricardo Soliz

Dem - State Representative, District 146

Scot "dolli" Dollinger Fred Cook Lauren Reeder Jeff O'Dea

Cory Sepolio Shampa Mukerji

Christine Weems George Arnold

Linda Marie Dunson Kathy Vossler

Tracy D. Good John Stephen Liles Natalia Oakes

Harold J. Landreneau Ronnisha Bowman

David M. Fleischer Armen "Hammer" Merjanian Aaron James Saldana

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 7 Andrew A. Wright Danval Scarbrough

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 11 Gus Saper Sedrick T. Walker, II

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 12 Cassandra Y. Holleman Juan J. Aguirre

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 13 Mike Renfro Raul Rodriguez

Dem - Judge, County Criminal Court No. 15 Tonya Jones Kris Ougrah

Dem - Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District

Dem - Judge, County Probate Court No. 2

Dem - Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District

Dem - Judge, County Probate Court No. 4

Angela Graves-Harrington Charles Collins

Michael Newman Jim L. Peacock

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Barbara J. Stalder Beth Barron

James Horwitz Michael Galligan

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RANDY BATES for STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEXAS - HOUSE DISTRICT - 139

Leadership Our District Deserves!

“I look forward to representing you in Austin as your next State Representative. The constituents of District 139 deserve a trusted leader that will fight for a better future and increased opportunities for our families, communities and businesses. I look forward to earning your vote.”

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KEY 2018 CONTESTED PRIMARY RACES HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NEWSPAPER ® Dem - Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 2 Jim F. Kovach Stanley Santire

Dem – District Clerk

Kevin Howard Marilyn Burgess Michael Jordan Roslyn "Rozzy" Shorter

Dem - County School Trustee, Position 3, At Large Josh Wallenstein Richard Cantu Elvonte Patton

Dem - County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1 John F. Miller Prince E. Bryant, II Danyahel (Danny) Norris

Dem - County Clerk

Nat West Gayle Young Mitchell Diane Trautman

Dem - County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Ken Melancon Roger Garcia Daniel Box Adrian Garcia

Dem - County Treasurer

Dem - County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Jeffrey Stauber Penny Shaw

Dem - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 Lucia Bates Don Coffey

Dem - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2

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KEY 2018 PROPOSITIONS FOR HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICANS Cosme Garcia Nile Bailey Copeland Dylan Osborne

Rep - Proposition 1

Rep - Proposition 4

Texas should replace the property tax system with an appropriate consumption tax equivalent. YES OR NO

Texas should require employers to screen new hires through the free E-Verify system to protect jobs for legal workers. YES OR NO

No governmental entity should ever construct or fund construction of toll roads without voter approval. YES OR NO

Texas families should be empowered to choose from public, private, charter, or homeschool options for their children’s education, using tax credits or exemptions without government constraints or intrusion. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 2 Rep - Proposition 3

Republicans in the Texas House should select their Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence. YES OR NO

Chris Carmona The Challenger

Rep - Proposition 5

Rep - Proposition 10

To slow the growth of property taxes, yearly revenue increases should be capped at 4%, with increases in excess of 4% requiring voter approval. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 11

Tax dollars should not be used to fund the building of stadiums for professional or semi-professional sports teams. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 6

Texas should protect the privacy and safety of women and children in spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in all Texas schools and government buildings. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 7

I believe abortion should be abolished in Texas. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 8

Vote fraud should be a felony in Texas to help ensure fair elections. YES OR NO

Rep - Proposition 9

Texas demands that Congress completely repeal Obamacare. YES OR NO

Paul Simpson Current Harris County GOP Chairman

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309TH DISTRICT COURT DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY EARLY VOTING: TUES., FEB. 20TH - FRI. MAR. 2, 2018 ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018

KEY 2018 PROPOSITIONS FOR HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATS

Dem - Proposition 1, Right to a 21st Century Public Education:

Should everyone in Texas have the right to quality public education from pre-k to 12th grade, and affordable and career training without the burden of crushing student loan debt? FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 2, Student Loan Debt:

Should everyone in Texas have the right to refinance student loan debt with the Federal Reserve at a 0% interest rate, as relief for the crushing burden of debt and investment in the next generation of Americans? FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 3, Right to Healthcare:

Should everyone in Texas have a right to healthcare, guaranteed by a universal, quality Medicarefor-all system? FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 4, Right to Economic Security: Should everyone in Texas have the right to economic security, where all workers have earned paid family and sick leave and a living wage that respects their hard work?

FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 5, National Jobs Program:

Should the Democratic Party promote a national jobs program, with high wage and labor standards, to replace crumbling infrastructure and rebuild hurricane damaged areas, paid for with local, state, and federal bonds financed through the Federal Reserve at low interest with long term maturities? FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 6, Right to Clean Air, Safe Water, and a Healthy Environment:

Should everyone in Texas have the right to clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment? FOR OR

Should every eligible Texan have the right to vote, made easier by automatic voter registration, the option to vote by mail, a state election holiday, and no corporate campaign influence, foreign interference, or illegal gerrymandering? FOR OR

AGAINST

Should everyone in Texas have the right to a life of dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment anywhere, including businesses and public facilities, no matter how they identify, the color of their skin, who they love, socioeconomic status, or from where they come? AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 8, Right to Housing:

Should everyone in Texas have the right to affordable and accessible housing and modern utilities including high speed internet, free from any form of discrimination? FOR OR AGAINST

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 10, Right to Criminal Justice System:

Should everyone in Texas right to a fair criminal justice system that treats people equally and puts an end to the mass incarceration of young people of color for minor offenses? FOR OR

Dem - Proposition 7, Right to Dignity & Respect:

FOR OR

Dem - Proposition 9, Right to Vote:

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 11, Immigrant Rights:

Should there be a just and fair comprehensive immigration reform solution that includes an earned path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants and their children, keeps families together, protects DREAMers, and provides workforce solutions for businesses? FOR OR

AGAINST

Dem - Proposition 12, Right to Fair Taxation:

Should everyone in Texas have the right to a fair tax system, where all interests (business, corporations, and individuals) pay their share, so that state government meets its obligations?

FOR OR

AGAINST

Here are two “DULY-QUALIFIED” Democrats who are asking for your vote, prayers, and support!” AUDRIE LAWTON For Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2

“Audrie Lawton is the only candidate in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 who is asking for our vote on Tuesday, March 6, 2018!”

RANDY BATES For State Representative House District - 139

“Randy Bates is the only candidate in the race for State Representative for House District 139 who is asking for our vote on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.”

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Representation You Can Trust! ISSUES

Paid for by “William” Randy Bates Campaign Fund

Public School Funding

Criminal Justice Reform

Randy Bates knows, first hand, the value of a high quality public education. He believes we must invest in our most precious resource, our young people. All students deserve a quality public education. From birth and beyond, our young people are our future. Randy will fight for increased public school funding for the benefit of our children and our educators.

The current state of our justice system needs a major overhaul. With prison overcrowding and too many young people sitting in solitary confinement, we must take a stand and combat the real issues facing our criminal justice system. Randy is committed to working to restore confidence in our justice system and encourage safer communities with deliberate steps to prevent gun violence.

Economic Development

We must develop family sustaining jobs in the District. Randy's vision is to establish enterprise districts and reinvestment zones to help areas with struggling economies. Randy will also work to level the playing field for minority- and women-owned businesses so they have the resources needed for growth and job creation.

Lower Property Taxes Randy will fight against rising property taxes that threaten home ownership.

Thank you for your vote on Tuesday, March 6, 2018

I look forward to representing you in Austin as your next State Representative. The constituents of District 139 deserve a trusted leader that will fight for a better future and increased opportunities for our families, communities and businesses. I look forward to earning your vote.

Randy Bates

Thank you,

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Legacy of Service to the Community

Texas Executive Women, mentoring & scholarship program for high school girls - 2018 President Houston Lawyers Association (HLA) - Past President Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston - Former Board Member Communities-In-Schools, Drop Out Prevention Program - Past Mentor 2014 Hainsworth Outstanding Service Award, HLA

HEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A FEW OF MY KEY ENDORSEMENT: Houston Chronicle Harris County Labor Assembly AFL CIO (COPE) *DUAL Harris County Chapter, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats Our Revolution Houston Black American Democrats Harris County Tejano Democrats Texas Progressive Council Clear Lake And Webster Bar Association Area 5 Democrats *DUAL Bay Area New Democrats *DUAL

Despite Harvey flooding of home, donated clothing/shoes to professional women & provided free office for displaced attorney

Works Hard for Justice

Provided over 1700 hours of free legal services 2017 Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Award-Small Firm Election Protection Legal Volunteer for past 13 years Founder/Member, Houston Diversity Report Card on Law Firm since 2007 Coordinated HLA legal team brief to TX Supreme Court re African-American woman denied right to serve on jury

Fun Facts

400 Meter Hurdles College Track Conference Champion and current volunteer youth hurdles coach Raised in Acres Homes and Cypress, Harris County, Texas Mom of three amazing kids

“LET’S MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER IN THE LONE STAR STATE!”

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Vote Tuesday Nov. 6th, 2018

JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON

for Presiding Judge,

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FREEDOM...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Gov. Greg Abbott

Judge Wright

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to earn your trust and support as Judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 1” -- JUDGE LOYD WRIGHT

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DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

“As presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court No. 2, I will work to restore blind justice. Justice is rooted in the principles of accountability, fairness, and truthfulness. Let us restore the People’s Court by casting your vote for Ronnisha Bowman.”

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Wrongful convictions are more common than you think in Texas.

The Problem

No human being is perfect. Therefore no system designed by humans can be perfect. And perhaps no system has more human parts than the criminal justice system. We might think that a criminal case is about a search for truth. In reality, it is not about truth. It is about evidence. And more specifically, it is only about the evidence that is presented in the courtroom. Sometimes incorrect or inaccurate evidence pointing to guilt is presented at trial. And sometimes correct and accurate evidence pointing to innocence is not known at the time of the trial and therefore not presented at trial. In the end, mistakes happen.

How do wrongful convictions happen?

Research conducted by wrongful convictions scholar Jon Gould of American University identified several predictors that help explain why an innocent defendant, once indicted, ends up erroneously convicted rather than released. These include: A younger defendant A criminal history A weak prosecution case Prosecution withheld evidence Lying by a non-eyewitness Unintentional witness misidentification Misinterpreting forensic evidence at trial A weak defense Defendant offered a family witness A "punitive" state culture

A qualitative review of the cases in Gould’s research reveals how the statistically significant predictors are connected and exacerbated by tunnel vision, which prevents the system from self-correcting once an error is made. In fact, tunnel vision provides a useful framework for un-

derstanding the larger system-wide failure that separates erroneous convictions from near misses.

How many people are wrongfully convicted?

————————— "If you look for them, you will find them."

- Keith Findley, Director of the Wisconsin Innocence Project — Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School

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How many people are wrongfully convicted? There is no way to know exactly. But we can make some pretty reasonable guesses.

For starters, think of your local electrical utility. Their job is to supply electricity to your home 24/7/365. Or about 8,760 hours per year. Assume an “uptime” of 99.9%. That would mean the power would be out around 9 hours per year. Or an “error rate” of 1 in 1,000 (.001).

With wrongful convictions, we start not with hours per year but with felony (we will set aside misdemeanors) convictions per year. In Texas, that’s over 100,000.

There is no way to know the exact wrongful conviction error rate. But several studies have attempted to define a wrongful conviction error rate. The lower estimates from these studies is in the 2%-5% range. In Texas, that could mean hundreds of wrongful convictions each year.

The takeaway here is that even an otherwise “reliable” system can produce a large number of undesired outcomes. In this case, the criminal justice system doesn’t necessarily have to be “broken” to inflict pain and suffering on an intolerable number of innocent victims.

How does Innocence Texas help?

Imagine this. You have been arrested, tried and convicted for a crime you did not commit. If you could not afford a lawyer (the vast majority of criminal defendants are poor) a lawyer was provided for you. But despite your innocence, you were convicted. And now you’re in prison, behind bars, further away from freedom than ever. And guess what? Now that you have been convicted and tossed in prison (maybe for the rest of your natural born life), you no longer have a right to an attorney. Just when you need one the most. So you’re in prison. You know you’re innocent. But you can’t prove it from a prison cell. And you don’t have a lawyer. And you can’t afford to pay for a lawyer. That’s about as grim as it gets. That’s where Innocence Texas comes in. Innocence Texas does the two things you most desperately need. We investigate your case, top to bottom, inside and out and we get your case back into court. We find the facts that prove your innocence. And we take those facts and navigate the complex legal process that leads to your freedom. If we’re successful (as we have been 16 times so far), the judge in the Texas criminal district court where your case originated will vacate (overturn) your conviction. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will review and agree with the district court ruling. Finally, the local district attorney will drop all charges. And you will be free to get on with your life.

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THE INNOCENCE PROJECT

The story of our work is most dramatically represented by the exonerations we produce. Nothing matters more than reuniting families torn apart by injustice. Our effort to reunite loved ones is illustrated through our case review process, which we describe in detail below. We also try to take what we learn from wrongful convictions and help make the system better. For that, we work hard to earn and maintain a seat at the table with concerned, thoughtful stakeholders who share our desire to reduce the frequency of wrongful convictions.

Exonerations

Support from the state of Texas, the U.S. Department of Justice, individual donors and private foundations have helped us reunite 16 Texas citizens with their families.

Darryl Adams

Sonia Cacy

Darryl Demitri Adams was wrongly convicted of sexual assault in Dallas County, Texas in August 1992.

Sonia Cacy was wrongly convicted of murder in the death of her uncle Bill Richardson as the result of a fire in her Fort Stockton, Texas home in 1991.

Billy Frederick Allen

Timothy Cole

DNA

INADEQUATE LEGAL DEFENSE Billy Frederick Allen was wrongly convicted in 1984 of murdering a man and a woman in their University Park, Texas home in 1983.

FLAWED FORENSIC SCIENCE

DNA

Timothy Brian Cole was wrongly convicted in 1986 of a March 1985 rape in Lubbock, Texas of a 20-year-old fellow Texas Tech student.

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Kristie Mayhugh

FLAWED FORENSIC SCIENCE Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were codefendants wrongly convicted in 1998 of gang-raping two young girls in San Antonio, Texas.

Cassandra Rivera FLAWED FORENSIC SCIENCE

Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were codefendants wrongly convicted in 1998 of gang-raping two young girls in San Antonio, Texas.

Johnny Pinchback

Shakara Robertson

Johnny Louis Pinchback was wrongly convicted in 1984 of aggravated sexual assault in the rape of two teenage girls in Dallas, Texas.

Darryl Washington, Marcus Lashun Smith and Shakara Robertson were wrongly convicted in 1994 of robbery related to a purse snatching in Dallas, Texas.

Elizabeth Ramirez

Marcus Lashun Smith

DNA

MISTAKEN WITNESS ID

FLAWED FORENSIC SCIENCE

MISTAKEN WITNESS ID

Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were codefendants wrongly convicted in 1998 of gang-raping two young girls in San Antonio, Texas.

Darryl Washington, Marcus Lashun Smith and Shakara Robertson were wrongly convicted in 1994 of robbery related to a purse snatching in Dallas, Texas.

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KEVIN’S QUALIFICATIONS

Attorney at Law Certified Public Accountant University of Texas Law School, J.D. Howard University Business School, B.B.A. Texas Real Estate Agent Licensed in United States Supreme Court

KEVIN’S EXPERIENCE

40 Years Accounting, Tax & Business Misdemeanor to Murder Jury Trials 33 Years Jury Trial Lawyer 30,000 Court Appearances Over 10,000 Criminal Cases Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court

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Anna Vasquez

Darryl Washington

Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were codefendants wrongly convicted in 1998 of gang-raping two young girls in San Antonio, Texas.

Darryl Washington, Marcus Lashun Smith and Shakara Robertson were wrongly convicted in 1994 of robbery related to a purse snatching in Dallas, Texas.

FLAWED FORENSIC SCIENCE

Ryun Wahlgren

Ryun David Wahlgren was wrongly convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in Dallas County, Texas.

Patrick Waller DNA

Patrick Waller was wrongly convicted in 1993 of being one of two men involved in the March 1992 kidnapping at gunpoint of a couple using a Dallas, Texas ATM machine. The couple were also robbed and the woman raped.

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James Woodard DNA

James Lee Woodard was wrongly convicted in 1981 of raping and murdering his 21-yearold girlfriend.

Ricky Dale Wyatt DNA

Ricky Dale Wyatt was wrongly convicted in 1981 of sexual assault in the rape of a woman in Dallas, Texas in 1980.

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AUDRIE LAWTON

For Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2

DEAR PRECINCT 7 REGISTERED VOTERS: I am seeking this position because first I believe that I am qualified. Second, I believe that it is time for new leadership. I want to Bring Back the People’s Court. That means opening up the courthouse doors to the community in which it serves. It also means providing services, such as educational training, social services, and resources to Pro Se litigants who cannot afford legal representation. My goal is to partner with organizations in our community to provide additional services to those in need. Below are five ways, in which I plan to accomplish this goal:

• Enhance courthouse technology by creating a ”Courthouse App” • Hold monthly night court and/or weekend court • Establish an onsite resource center for Pro Se Litigants • Open up the courthouse doors and allow organizations and professionals to host educational seminars • Work with the Constable’s office to promote safety in the community

- AUDRIE LAWTON

2018 Democratic Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2

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“BRING BACK THE PEOPLE’S COURT!”

“A vote for me is a vote for Leadership, Experience, and Commitment!” THANK YOU to the Houston GLBT Political Caucus for endorsing my campaign! I promise to uphold the principles of equality under the law for ALL people! #lawton4judge

LEADERSHIP

• 2008 Delegate- Texas State Democratic Convention • Vice-President-Thurgood Marshall Class of 2002 • Law Review-Thurgood Marshall School of Law • Worked as a pro bono coordinator for Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program • Speaker, Ethics, State Bar of Texas • Speaker, Texas BarCle 2017 • Community Leader and volunteer

EXPERIENCE

• Licensed to practice law for 15 years in the State of Texas • Licensed to practice law in the Eastern, Southern, Northern, Western Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • Former Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas • Former Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas • Former Prosecutor (Sex crimes), Special Prosecution Unit of TX

COMMITMENT

• Sustaining member of the Harris County Democratic Party • Harris County Young Democrats, member • Creditors Rights section State Bar Texas, member • Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, member • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, lifetime member • Jack and Jill of America, Houston Chapter

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COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #7 Campaign Platform

Justice Reform Bail Bond Reduction Fairness and Impartiality Improving Court Proceedings and Efficiency Work in Conjuction with Community Resources to improve Community Safety Require Education instead of incarceration for Qualified Young First-Time Offenders Committed to Solutions and Problem Solving within the Judicial System

Background

Graduate Thurgood Marshall School of Law Licensed to Practice Law in Texas since 2011 Native Houstonian Lifelong Resident - Kashmere Gardens Active Member - Super Neighborhood 52 Board Member - Near Northside Management District Solo Practitioner in Harris and Surrounding Counties Areas of Concentration: Probate, Family, Civil Litigation, and Misdemeanor Criminal Cases

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"Fair access to a fair forum ...because justice matters." DEMOCRAT SCOT “DOLLI” D0LLINGER FOR JUDGE, 189TH CIVIL DISTRICT COURT

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I'm Houston lawyer Scot Dollinger. Folks ask me, "How did 'dolli' get started?" Simple story. Growing up in Beaumont, Texas, my friends started calling me "Dolli." The name stuck and carried over to high school, college and my professional life. Though born and raised in Beaumont, I have lived and worked in Harris County for over twenty-five years. I'm running for judge of the 189th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. If you're a registered voter in Harris County, you can vote for me because it's a county-wide seat. The 189th District Court hears civil disputes from $500 and up and is considered a court of general jurisdiction. The Democratic Primary for this position will be March 6, 2018. The general election will be November 6, 2018. Seems like a long way off, but it will be here before we know it. In 2014, I was the Democratic candidate on the ballot for Civil Court No. 2 in Harris County. I am running again in the 2018 election cycle for the 189th bench because I continue to believe the best way to improve Harris County is to make sure that everyone has "fair access to a fair forum." That means having experienced judges who bring people together to solve problems without bias, sympathy or prejudice. Everybody needs to know when they come to court they will be treated fairly by an experienced, knowledgeable judge. Justice matters. It's that simple. After practicing law for over 30 years, I'm experienced, efficient and enlightened enough to run a fair court for all. Please get involved in the Harris County Democratic party and vote for me in the primary in 2018. Get your EARLY VOTING ENDS MARCH 2ND friends involved too. Remember: www.dolli4judge.com After the primary, get involved in the general election and encourage your friends to vote for me.

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Endorsements for Scot “Dolli” Dollinger

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018

Thank you! — Scot “Dolli” Dollinger

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"It's not about Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. It's about justice. Justice for all matters."

- Scot “Dolli” Dollinger for Judge