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DA Garza Faces Backlash Over Murder Case Dismissals

2/27/2026

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  • Caleb Anthony Jenkins was charged with murdering a father of five outside a 7-Eleven in Austin.
  • Critics say Travis County District Attorney José Garza is soft on crime, citing the dismissal of gun charges against Jenkins.
  • Dennis Farris, president of the Austin Police Retired Officer's Association, says Garza prioritizes criminals over victims and harms families.
  • Garza's campaign has drawn funding from George Soros, a longtime donor.