The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse&nbsp;escaped from prison. The fugitive, identified as 39-year-old Robert Yancy, Jr., was last seen at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas, around 3:38 pm.

Authorities are actively searching for Yancy, who reportedly fled in a 2021 white Nissan Versa with license plate DNR9145. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a black beanie and a black sweater.

Jail records reveal that Yancy received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in 2022 for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Victoria County.

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking the public's help in locating the escapee. Citizens are advised to stay away from Yancy and immediately report any sightings to the authorities.

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“The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas,” the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said in a statement.

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“If you see Yancy, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can also leave a tip with the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-832-8477,” TDCJ added.

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse escaped from prison.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a disturbing announcement on Sunday (Dec 17), reporting that a man serving a life sentence for child sex abuse escaped from prison. The fugitive, identified as 39-year-old Robert Yancy, Jr., was last seen at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas, around 3:38 pm. Authorities are actively searching for Yancy, who reportedly fled in a 2021 white Nissan Versa with license plate DNR9145. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a black beanie and a black sweater. Jail records reveal that Yancy received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in 2022 for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Victoria County. Also watch | Italian court jails over 300 mobsters, mafia bosses handed 30-year jail terms Public assistance urged The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking the public's help in locating the escapee. Citizens are advised to stay away from Yancy and immediately report any sightings to the authorities. Also read | Nobel Peace Prize: Five Laureates who were in jail when they won “The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas,” the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said in a statement. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is searching for an escapee. Robert Yancy, Jr. (#02400500), 39 years old, was last seen at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. pic.twitter.com/caiN0UeiXF — TDCJ (@TDCJ) December 18, 2023 × “If you see Yancy, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can also leave a tip with the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-832-8477,” TDCJ added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Seven sheriff’s officers in Collin County, Texas, were fired Thursday in connection with the death of Marvin Scott III, a 26-year-old Black man who died after being restrained at the county jail last month.

“Evidence I have seen confirms that these detention officers violated well-established Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures,” Sheriff Jim Skinner said in a statement, adding that an eighth officer had resigned.

Police in Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas, arrested Scott on a marijuana possession charge on March 14. He had less than 2 ounces of the drug, according to the authorities — a misdemeanor.

The police said they had taken Scott to a hospital because he was acting erratically. He was then taken to the county jail, where county officers restrained him and pepper-sprayed him. A spit hood was placed over his head. He died later that night.

Every evening for more than two weeks, members of Scott’s family have been gathering to protest outside the Collin County Jail, demanding transparency and accountability.

“We want to know, how did my son die?” Scott’s mother, LaSandra Scott, said at a news conference last week, according to NBC 5. “We want answers.”

Marvin Scott had a schizophrenia diagnosis and sometimes used marijuana as a form of self-medication when his prescription medication did not work well, according to S. Lee Merritt, a lawyer representing the family.

Amy Gruszecki, a forensic pathologist who performed a second autopsy on Scott after his body was examined by the Collin County medical examiner, said at the news conference that according to her preliminary findings, it was possible that asphyxiation, as well as a physical struggle against his restraint, might have contributed to Scott’s death.

The county medical examiner did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. Merritt said the county’s autopsy results had yet to be released.

The officers who were fired Thursday had been placed on administrative leave after Scott’s death. The sheriff’s office opened an internal investigation into the episode, and the Texas Rangers, a state law enforcement agency, is conducting a criminal investigation.

Merritt said the family was asking for the officers involved to be arrested and for the release of security camera footage from the jail on the night of Scott’s death.

“They laid Marvin to rest on the 30th, just a couple days ago,” he said. “The family continues to protest every night along with other members of the community.”

The firings in Texas were announced during the trial in Minnesota of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck before Floyd died on May 25, prompting nationwide protests. Holding law enforcement officers accountable in the United States has long been difficult, in part because of powerful police unions and a legal system that gives wide latitude for officers to use force.

At a March 19 news conference, Skinner called Scott’s death a tragedy and said he had met with Scott’s relatives.

According to a statement from the Allen Police Department, police officers encountered Scott on March 14 while responding to a disturbance call at an outlet mall and “were concerned for his safety due to the possible ingestion of drugs.”

Scott was taken to an emergency room, where he remained for three hours before being released with a physician’s clearance, the police statement said. It added that he had been taken to the police headquarters in Allen before being transferred to the Collin County Jail in McKinney.

Skinner said the police had taken Scott to the county jail shortly before 6:30 p.m. “While in the booking area, Mr. Scott exhibited some strange behavior,” he said. “Several detention officers tried to secure him to the restraint bed, and during the process used O.C. spray once, and also placed a spit mask on his face.”

O.C. spray — its formal name is oleoresin capsicum — can also be referred to as pepper spray. Skinner described a spit mask as “a mask that fits over one’s head. It has a net on it in order to keep spittle from being spit on another person.”

The sheriff said that Scott had become unresponsive around 10:30. He added that the Texas Rangers, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday evening, were examining video footage of the episode.

Seven sheriff’s officers in Collin County, Texas, were fired Thursday in connection with the death of Marvin Scott III, a 26-year-old Black man who died after being restrained at the county jail last month.

Seven sheriff’s officers in Collin County, Texas, were fired Thursday in connection with the death of Marvin Scott III, a 26-year-old Black man who died after being restrained at the county jail last month. “Evidence I have seen confirms that these detention officers violated well-established Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures,” Sheriff Jim Skinner said in a statement, adding that an eighth officer had resigned. Police in Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas, arrested Scott on a marijuana possession charge on March 14. He had less than 2 ounces of the drug, according to the authorities — a misdemeanor. The police said they had taken Scott to a hospital because he was acting erratically. He was then taken to the county jail, where county officers restrained him and pepper-sprayed him. A spit hood was placed over his head. He died later that night. Every evening for more than two weeks, members of Scott’s family have been gathering to protest outside the Collin County Jail, demanding transparency and accountability. “We want to know, how did my son die?” Scott’s mother, LaSandra Scott, said at a news conference last week, according to NBC 5. “We want answers.” Marvin Scott had a schizophrenia diagnosis and sometimes used marijuana as a form of self-medication when his prescription medication did not work well, according to S. Lee Merritt, a lawyer representing the family. Amy Gruszecki, a forensic pathologist who performed a second autopsy on Scott after his body was examined by the Collin County medical examiner, said at the news conference that according to her preliminary findings, it was possible that asphyxiation, as well as a physical struggle against his restraint, might have contributed to Scott’s death. The county medical examiner did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. Merritt said the county’s autopsy results had yet to be released. The officers who were fired Thursday had been placed on administrative leave after Scott’s death. The sheriff’s office opened an internal investigation into the episode, and the Texas Rangers, a state law enforcement agency, is conducting a criminal investigation. Merritt said the family was asking for the officers involved to be arrested and for the release of security camera footage from the jail on the night of Scott’s death. “They laid Marvin to rest on the 30th, just a couple days ago,” he said. “The family continues to protest every night along with other members of the community.” The firings in Texas were announced during the trial in Minnesota of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck before Floyd died on May 25, prompting nationwide protests. Holding law enforcement officers accountable in the United States has long been difficult, in part because of powerful police unions and a legal system that gives wide latitude for officers to use force. At a March 19 news conference, Skinner called Scott’s death a tragedy and said he had met with Scott’s relatives. According to a statement from the Allen Police Department, police officers encountered Scott on March 14 while responding to a disturbance call at an outlet mall and “were concerned for his safety due to the possible ingestion of drugs.” Scott was taken to an emergency room, where he remained for three hours before being released with a physician’s clearance, the police statement said. It added that he had been taken to the police headquarters in Allen before being transferred to the Collin County Jail in McKinney. Skinner said the police had taken Scott to the county jail shortly before 6:30 p.m. “While in the booking area, Mr. Scott exhibited some strange behavior,” he said. “Several detention officers tried to secure him to the restraint bed, and during the process used O.C. spray once, and also placed a spit mask on his face.” O.C. spray — its formal name is oleoresin capsicum — can also be referred to as pepper spray. Skinner described a spit mask as “a mask that fits over one’s head. It has a net on it in order to keep spittle from being spit on another person.” The sheriff said that Scott had become unresponsive around 10:30. He added that the Texas Rangers, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday evening, were examining video footage of the episode.

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A white policeman who shot dead a black Texas woman as she played video games at home with her young nephew has been charged with murder, police said Monday.

Aaron Dean gunned down 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson from outside her Fort Worth property in the early hours of Saturday as she approached a window to investigate noises outside.

The incident, less than two weeks after a white policewoman was jailed for killing a black man in his apartment in nearby Dallas, has sparked a wave of anger in the US, where so-called blue-on-black violence fueled the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.

"We are all heartbroken today. Atatiana was a beautiful, smart, amazing young woman by all accounts, who was unjustly taken from her family," Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price told a news conference.

She said an independent panel of experts would review the incident, adding: "As a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, I can't imagine anything worse and I'm so sorry."

Police said he had been charged with murder and was being held in custody.

Fort Worth interim police chief Ed Kraus made Dean's name public, and promised "a thorough and transparent and speedy investigation."

"My intent was to meet with him today to terminate his employment with the Fort Worth Police Department. However, the officer tendered his resignation this morning before we met," Kraus said.

Jefferson's brother Darius Carr demanded tough, immediate action earlier Monday.&nbsp;

"This man murdered someone," Carr told reporters.&nbsp;

'Take it to the streets'

The shooting came after a neighbour called police to report that Jefferson's front and side doors were lying ajar.

Police body-cam footage showed two officers with flashlights walking quietly around the property before spotting someone standing inside near a window.

Family attorney Lee Merritt said the victim had heard sounds in the backyard and had walked toward the window to investigate when she was shot.

Her eight-year-old nephew had been playing a video game with Jefferson, a pharmaceutical worker, when she was gunned down.

"Perceiving a threat, the officer drew his duty weapon and fired one shot striking the person," the Fort Worth force said, releasing a blurry image of a gun found in the home that the mayor later described as "irrelevant."&nbsp;

Dean, who had been with the department since 2017, did not identify himself as a police officer before opening fire, police said. &nbsp;

In the body-cam footage, he is heard saying in rapid speech that is difficult to understand: "Put your hands up, show me your hands."&nbsp;

The words are followed immediately by the sound of gunfire.

"There was no reason for her to be murdered. None," said a GoFundMe page organized to help the family with funeral expenses. "We must have justice."

Several hundred mourners took part in a vigil Sunday in Fort Worth to honour Jefferson, local media reported. Some shed tears, while others cried out in anger.

Local pastor Michael Bell was quoted as urging people in Fort Worth to "take it to the streets."

"We're not hugging them and giving them a Bible," he said.&nbsp;

The local Star-Telegram newspaper said Fort Worth police had shot at least seven people -- six of them fatally -- since June 1, although the department has not released figures for that period.&nbsp;

Merritt described the city police as "basically one of the deadliest police departments in the United States."&nbsp;

A white policeman who shot dead a black Texas woman as she played video games at home with her young nephew has been charged with murder, police said Monday. Aaron Dean gunned down 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson from outside her Fort Worth property in the early hours of Saturday as she approached a window to investigate noises outside.

A white policeman who shot dead a black Texas woman as she played video games at home with her young nephew has been charged with murder, police said Monday. Aaron Dean gunned down 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson from outside her Fort Worth property in the early hours of Saturday as she approached a window to investigate noises outside. The incident, less than two weeks after a white policewoman was jailed for killing a black man in his apartment in nearby Dallas, has sparked a wave of anger in the US, where so-called blue-on-black violence fueled the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. "We are all heartbroken today. Atatiana was a beautiful, smart, amazing young woman by all accounts, who was unjustly taken from her family," Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price told a news conference. She said an independent panel of experts would review the incident, adding: "As a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, I can't imagine anything worse and I'm so sorry." Police said he had been charged with murder and was being held in custody. Fort Worth interim police chief Ed Kraus made Dean's name public, and promised "a thorough and transparent and speedy investigation." "My intent was to meet with him today to terminate his employment with the Fort Worth Police Department. However, the officer tendered his resignation this morning before we met," Kraus said. Jefferson's brother Darius Carr demanded tough, immediate action earlier Monday. "This man murdered someone," Carr told reporters. 'Take it to the streets' The shooting came after a neighbour called police to report that Jefferson's front and side doors were lying ajar. Police body-cam footage showed two officers with flashlights walking quietly around the property before spotting someone standing inside near a window. Family attorney Lee Merritt said the victim had heard sounds in the backyard and had walked toward the window to investigate when she was shot. Her eight-year-old nephew had been playing a video game with Jefferson, a pharmaceutical worker, when she was gunned down. "Perceiving a threat, the officer drew his duty weapon and fired one shot striking the person," the Fort Worth force said, releasing a blurry image of a gun found in the home that the mayor later described as "irrelevant." Dean, who had been with the department since 2017, did not identify himself as a police officer before opening fire, police said. In the body-cam footage, he is heard saying in rapid speech that is difficult to understand: "Put your hands up, show me your hands." The words are followed immediately by the sound of gunfire. "There was no reason for her to be murdered. None," said a GoFundMe page organized to help the family with funeral expenses. "We must have justice." Several hundred mourners took part in a vigil Sunday in Fort Worth to honour Jefferson, local media reported. Some shed tears, while others cried out in anger. Local pastor Michael Bell was quoted as urging people in Fort Worth to "take it to the streets." "We're not hugging them and giving them a Bible," he said. The local Star-Telegram newspaper said Fort Worth police had shot at least seven people -- six of them fatally -- since June 1, although the department has not released figures for that period. Merritt described the city police as "basically one of the deadliest police departments in the United States."

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