Texas’ highest criminal court leaves Crystal Mason’s acquittal in place; Tarrant County DA defends prosecution

Texas’ highest criminal court ended its review of Crystal Mason’s case without deciding on state arguments, effectively leaving her acquittal in place. The Tarrant County DA continues to defend the original prosecution.
The court ended its review without deciding the state’s arguments, leaving Mason’s acquittal in place after a nearly decade-long legal battle.
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