Former Cop Walks Free After Evidence Suppressed

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A former San Antonio cop, Matthew Martin, is now free after courts threw out his entire criminal case — including 39 child porn charges and a stalking charge — because key evidence was obtained illegally. The cellphone containing the alleged images was stolen before police got a warrant, and prosecutors failed to disclose that fact when seeking authorization. After multiple appeals, including to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the ruling stood: the evidence was inadmissible. Without it, the DA had no case. Martin, who had already resigned from the force while under investigation, walked…