The Brief
- Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour are suing Travis and Williamson counties after their evidence tampering charges were dropped on July 1.
- The lawsuit targets District Attorneys Jose Garza and Shawn Dick, alleging malicious prosecution and due process violations over an unobtained “Live PD” video of Javier Ambler’s 2019 death.
- Representatives for both district attorneys’ offices have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – Two former officials have filed a lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties. Included as defendants are Travis County DA Jose Garza and Williamson County DA Shawn Dick, both of whom are accused of malicious prosecution.
What we know:
The civil lawsuit was filed on July 17th by former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and Assistant County Attorney Jason Nassour. Both men faced evidence tampering charges in connection to a 2019 in-custody death.
On March 28th, 2019, Williamson County Deputies attempted to pull over Javier Ambler, after he reportedly failed to dim his headlights. Ambler would lead deputies on a chase that ended in Travis County. …