Convicted human trafficker receives a 35-year sentence following … – North Texas e-News

Austin, Texas — A San Antonio man was sentenced by a jury to 35 years in prison on charges of human trafficking and 15 years for aggravated promotion of prostitution following a weeklong trial in the 290th District Court concluding Jan. 17. Eric Laranze Taylor, 28, was arrested and charged with the offenses in 2018, … Read more

10 Bexar County jail inmates have died in custody in the last year – San Antonio Express-News

An inmate who was found unresponsive Wednesday night at the Bexar County Jail had suffered a medical episode following self-inflicted injuries just two days after he was booked into jail. While Pentkwoski marks the second inmate death in 2023, at least 10 inmates died over the last year in incidents involving suicide, complications of COVID-19 … Read more

Recent Bexar County jail inmate’s death among 10 in the last year – San Antonio Express-News

An inmate who was found unresponsive Wednesday night at the Bexar County Jail had suffered a medical episode following self-inflicted injuries just two days after he was booked into jail. While Pentkwoski marks the second inmate death in 2023, at least 10 inmates died over the last year in incidents involving suicide, complications of COVID-19 … Read more

TABC: San Antonio man sentenced to 35 years in prison for human … – Crossroads Today

AUSTIN – 28-year-old Eric Laranze Taylor, of San Antonio, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on charges of human trafficking and 15 years for aggravated promotion of prostitution Following a weeklong trial in the 290th District Court, Taylor was arrested and charged with the offenses in 2018, after a joint investigation by the Texas … Read more

HarperCollins, striking workers agree to federal mediation

NEW YORK – HarperCollins Publishers and the union representing some 250 striking employees have agreed to enter into federal mediation, the first sign of a possible settlement since the work stoppage began in early November. “We are excited to have this opportunity to continue bargaining with HarperCollins and hope they finally are ready to put … Read more

Eva Green, producers battle in UK court over collapsed film

LONDON – A lawyer for Eva Green alleged Thursday that producers of a collapsed film tried to damage the French actress’ reputation by depicting her as a “diva.” The performer, who played Vesper Lynd in James Bond thriller “Casino Royale,” is suing producers for a $1 million fee she says she is owed for “A … Read more