The Brief
- Jason Meinelt, previously featured in a 2024 Breaking Bond investigation, pleaded guilty last week to assault of a family member causing death in the killing of 50-year-old Jessica Perry.
- Judge Michelle Onken of the 338th Criminal Court sentenced Meinelt to eight years deferred probation, a decision Perry’s relatives say leaves them “extremely disappointed” and fearful he could harm someone else.
- New questions are emerging over a motion for community supervision signed by Meinelt in which he stated he had never been convicted of a felony. The DA’s office said prosecutors pushed for prison time and were unaware of the document when asked about it.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Relatives of Jessica Perry say they are furious and fearful after Jason Meinelt — the man who admitted assaulting Perry and causing her death — received eight years deferred probation instead of prison time. The sentencing is now drawing renewed scrutiny over a court filing in which Meinelt swore he had never been convicted of a felony, despite records indicating otherwise.
Breaking Bond: Murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge, sentenced to probation
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