Texas Defender Service (TDS)

The men wrongfully convicted in the Yogurt Shop Murders have finally received financial compensation from the Austin City Council, which unanimously approved the settlement.

Austin leaders approve $35M settlement to men wrongly accused in Yogurt Shop Murders The Austin City Council unanimously approved $35 million settlement for the four men wrongly accused in the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders.

"...it is an eye-opening report, and it is right here in my own backyard."

Incredible op-ed by Cory Session covering our Tarrant County report.

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