Topic: District Attorney

The District Attorney moved forward with a 2009 election investigation after a previous 2008 probe into the mayor and another councilman stalled due to manpower limitations. Although Russell Grant and Charles Roaches initially reached a plea deal involving Grant's resignation and probation, the District Attorney took the case to a grand jury last month. Both men were indicted after failing to follow the terms of their probation process.

Allegations are made regarding the conduct of defense attorneys in Williamson County, with claims that lawyers often consult the District Attorney on how to proceed rather than providing a vigorous defense for their clients. A guest cites an inside source from the sheriff's department who reportedly witnessed attorneys asking the DA for instructions after collecting fees from defendants.