Judge Sets $10 Million Bond for 2nd Illegal Immigrant Accused of Killing 12-Year-Old Houston Girl

Published on June 26, 2024

HOUSTON—A second illegal immigrant accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl was ordered on Tuesday to be held on a $10 million bond. Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, is one of two men charged with capital murder in Jocelyn Nungaray’s death. The other is Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26. State District Judge Josh Hill set the bond during a court hearing in which prosecutors said authorities found evidence on Mr. Martinez-Rangel’s cellphone that they allege showed he was trying to leave the country after police were looking for him following Jocelyn’s death. Mario Madrid, a court-appointed attorney for Mr. Martinez-Rangel, did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment....

Continue reading on website
Other news

From Waste to Watts: Regional Mayor Open to Nuclear Power

June 26, 2024
The mayor of Kimba, a South Australian town originally designated for a nuclear waste disposal site, says Australia should have an open conversation about the energy source.Mayor Dean Johnson’s comments come after federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton revealed his party would commit to constructing seven nuclear generators across the country if elected.The Liberal-National Coalition is pitching t

Assange Plea Deal Celebrated Among Australia’s Politicians

June 26, 2024
As Wikileaks founder Julian Assange flew home to Australia, many current Australian politicians celebrated his newfound freedom.Mr. Assange, who founded Wikileaks in 2006, gained international attention in 2010 for publishing a series of leaks from U.S. intelligence, leading to his subsequent legal battles and imprisonment.On June 26, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave an emotional sp