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Judge Picked To Hold Contempt Hearing For Dallas DA

A Wichita Falls judge will decide whether to order a punishment for the Dallas County district attorney after he was declared in contempt of court by another judge.

2013/03/12

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins discusses the TV show "Dallas DNA" at the 2009 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Universal Hilton Hotel on January 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Political Fallout Over DA’s Contempt Charge Could Be Lasting

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins has said little publicly Friday, following a stinging court defeat, including being held in contempt of court.

2013/03/08

Federal Judge Says Dallas DA Did Nothing Wrong In Hill Case

In a nasty fight involving Dallas’ rich, powerful, and politically connected– a federal judge rules against a Hunt family heir, while handing embattled District Attorney Craig Watkins a public relations victory, if not vindication.

2013/03/04

Officers Not Taking Kindly To Chief’s Tweet Prior To Dismissal

Dallas Police Chief David Brown isn’t backing away from a twitter message that has an attorney for some fired officers fired up.

2013/03/02

Mark Hasse (credit: Kaufman County Sheriff's Office)

Reward Grows In Murder Case Of North Texas Prosecutor

It’s been nearly a month since a North Texas assistant district attorney in was shot and killed, just feet from the courthouse. Now authorities say, reward money for information in the case has reached six-figures.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/25

Tarrant DA, Wife, Accused of Sharing Confidential Information

Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon is being accused of investigating and prosecuting a man based on information Shannon got from his own wife.

2013/02/22

Watkins’ No-Show Infuriates District Court Judge

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins refused to appear in court Thursday to answer allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and a possible FBI probe.

2013/02/14

Suspect Still Unknown In Kaufman County DA Murder

More than a day after Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was gunned down just feet from the county courthouse, investigators say they have made “no significant advancements” in determining who the murderer is.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/01

Kaufman Reward Fund Grows With Pledge From Dallas DA

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office has pledged $30,000 for information in the murder of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse. The reward fund now stands at $64,500.

2013/02/01

Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse

Authorities Examine Slain Prosecutor’s Cases

It was Mark Hasse’s job to take down criminals, and he went after some of the worst. Now investigators say they are reviewing the cases he prosecuted, for possible clues into his murder.

2013/02/01