My issues with this include the fact that Reyna overreached his position by inserting himself inappropriately into the investigation and then ordering law enforcement to jail almost 200 men without enough grounds to be Constitutional. And the fact that those arrests violate 8th amendment right with excessive bail. Personally, I also think the numerous arrests violated the rights of many due to loss of jobs and property.
Those issues aren’t the focus of this article but definitely related as those violations are why Reyna is facing the civil suit. Fortunately for my blood pressure, I live in an adjacent county or I’d be very ticked off at my tax money going to support the DA who I personally think brought on this suit by actions outside his jurisdiction. I’m not a lawyer so don’t know the real legal ins and outs, just a taxpayer who thinks stuff like this is robbery to the tax base.
The bonds were excessive. I feel detaining and identifying all the people at the riot was important. One could do that and cut a majority of those people loose without an arrest. I would have arrested anybody in Bandido and Cossak colors and select support clubs. The police know which clubs are paying protection and which ones are actually supporting the Bandido criminal enterprise.
Wneighbor, I just moved our family to Waco and we are renting for a period before we purchase. We don’t have any intention of living in Waco long term as we want a bit of space (and don’t want McLennan County taxes). We should private message connect at some point so I can learn all sorts of valuable tips about the area from you. :o)