Judge Franklin is accused of telling a defendant he had better accept the plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.”
Travis Morgan
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
Judge Franklin was accused of making death threats to coerce a defendant into accepting a plea deal.
Citing Court Action, Dallas Police Pause Enforcement of Prostitution Ordinance
A municipal judge has a history of targeting the city’s prostitution ordinance.
Texas Supreme Court To Decide if State Judges Have Freedom of Religion
Courts consider whether Texas law requires judges to officiate same-sex marriages.
East Texas Judge Accused of Making Death Threat To Secure Plea Deal
Judge Franklin reportedly told the defendant he’d better accept the plea deal because dead men can’t testify.
Narcotics Dog’s Nose in Car Window Triggers Bill of Rights Discussion
A case in which a narcotics dog stuck its nose through a car’s open window has sparked discussion about Fourth Amendment rights.