I Am Art Acevedo

Biggest Texas criminal justice stories of 2011
The Michael Morton exoneration out of Williamson County topped Grits' list of the ten biggest criminal-justice stories of 2011. (via Grits for Breakfast)

Challenger's polling says John Bradley vulnerable in Williamson...
Criticized for opposing DNA testing that exonerated Michael Morton of murder, Williamson DA John Bradley has a primary opponent. (via Grits for Breakfast)

Eat the turkey, pardon O Henry! President quotes Texas writer...
President Obama quoted the writer while pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey but won't pardon the man himself for Austin-based embezzlement charges. (via Grits for Breakfast)

On the road to Damascus: The conversion of John Bradley?
"It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks." (via Grits for Breakfast)

Does your police car really need to talk?
Now, for $10,000 a pop, every Austin cop can pretend to be Knight Rider (via Grits for Breakfast)