Former HPD officers involved in deadly Harding St. raid re-indicted for alleged overtime scheme
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Several former Houston Police officers who were involved in the botched Harding Street raid are once again facing charges.
Eleven officers were initially indicted in June, but the indictments were later thrown out when defense attorneys argued they were vague.
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The re-indictment doesn't come as much of a surprise after former HPD Officer Gerald Goines -- who led the 2019 raid that left Rhogena Nicholas and Dennis Tuttle dead -- was convicted of murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison last week. Goines is among the former officers re-indicted.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said publically to the other officers in a press conference that this wasn't over.
The former officers are charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. They are accused of lying as part of an overtime scheme and working together to fake their hours.
The total wages allegedly stolen from the city of Houston is at least $30,000 and less than $150,000, according to court documents.
The cases against the indicted officers will likely carry over to the next district attorney, who will be decided by voters in November.
Three of the indicted officers are also facing tampering and theft charges. They're due in court on Friday.
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MORE ON HARDING ST. RAID AND GERALD GOINES TRIAL:
- Former HPD officer Gerald Goines transferred to TDCJ prison unit, records show
- Jury sentences former HPD officer Gerald Goines convicted of murder to 60 years
- Former HPD officer Gerald Goines considered drastic measures during his medical emergency: Sources
- 2 relatives died without seeing Harding Street couple's names cleared 5 years on
