Accused cop killer released from jail on bond in Harris County, TX

A Harris County judge is facing blowback following a decision to set bond for a man charged with capital murder in the 2024 death of a Harris County deputy. Dremone Francis was given a 1 million bond for the death of a Harris County deputy. Francis is charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence. Judge Hilary Unger of the 248th District Criminal Court, who the police union described as rogue, set bond at 1 million total for Dremone Francis back in November 2024 in direct opposition to prosecutors request for a nobond hold. The next court appearance will happen on May 28. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a nonstop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX.