It's still not known exactly how many defendants got out of the Harris County Jail during a four-day period because the computer system, Jweb, crashed while undergoing routine maintenance.
A magistrate's order states more than 258 defendants had to be released because they could not have probable cause hearings within 24 to 48 hours. Arrest warrants are now being issued."Now, there's a manhunt and that is inefficient and dangerous to the public," said Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey.
"I was instrumental in IT for the county, especially the justice system for several years," said former Harris County DA Joanne Musick.State senator, police union share outrage after nearly 300 Harris Co. suspects freed by computer glitch
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