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DA Challenges Juror Pay Ruling | Texas News
Travis County DA Jose Garza is challenging a judge’s decision to pay jurors over $27,000 for serving just three days in a high-profile case that was halted nearly two years ago — arguing the payment violates state law and judicial authority. The case, involving evidence tampering charges against a former sheriff and assistant DA tied to the death of Javier Ambler II, was paused in August 2024 over evidence disputes, sparking a lengthy appeal. While defense attorneys claimed jurors should be paid for the full time they were sworn in, the DA insists jurors must be “in attendance” to qualify —…
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