2019 drug raid murders trial for Houston ex-officer Gerald Goines, accused of false informant, systemic corruption concerns.

Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines is on trial for the 2019 murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas during a drug raid. Goines allegedly fabricated details to obtain a search warrant, claiming a false informant had bought drugs at their home, which only contained small amounts of marijuana and cocaine. Goines has pleaded not guilty to two felony murder counts. The case raises concerns about systemic corruption in the police department's narcotics unit.

September 08, 2024
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