this Houston Police Union A local judge was slammed Wednesday for her “irrefutable decision” decision to establish a deposit for a man accused of murder in the 2024 Harris County Agent ambush death.
Judge Hilary Unger of the District 248 Criminal Court called the police coalition a “rogue”, who set Dromone Francis’ bonds at $1 million in November 2024 to directly oppose the prosecutor’s demand for bond-free. As of Wednesday, Francis had released bail and had been withdrawn from prison.
Francis is one of two men accused of passing away Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. He was charged with death penalty and tampering with evidence, with Unger bail on each charge of $500,000.
“This is not only a case of judicial incompetence, but a shameful betrayal of public trust, but also a direct threat to every law-abiding citizen in Harris County. Let’s keep it clear: Francis is not only some low-level criminals—he is some low-level criminals—he is actively participating in a cold-blooded and enforced law enforcement officer,” the union said.
Houston Police Union described Harris County Judge Hilary Unger as “reckless” after deciding to kill Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda on bonds for a man accused of murdering death sentences. (Harris County Sheriff)
Esqueda was shot dead in July 2024 while surveillance in an unmarked police car. Francis and his co-defendant Ronnie Palmer were accused of shooting so many times in the agent’s car that he was shot dead by a bullet hole, so Harris County said. Esqueda was taken to a local hospital and died.
“If this situation is not guaranteed that there is no decision, what will it do?” the police union asked.
Palmer left a prison without bonds, and Francis was free to roam. In addition to murder, Francis was previously convicted of making and delivering drugs. He also “unsatisfactorily terminated” on his probation in 2022.
Police Union says 162 homicides in Harris County The suspect has appeared in Bond since 2021 when the murder occurred and accused Unger, who was re-elected in 2026, as a radical judge for “gambling with public safety.”
Dremone Francis, one of the two men charged with ambushing by Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, is now back on the street after Harris County Judge Hilary Unger set a deposit of $1 million. (Harris County Sheriff’s Office)
Houston Police Union warns the city to “unsafe” as murder suspects walk down the street’
“This is not an isolated case,” the union said. “If we don’t stop judges like her now, we will continue to see repeated criminals and violent criminals incited by the system that refuses to hold them accountable. ”
Unger is known for allowing repeat offenders and has launched her campaign to prioritize “alternative incarceration to focus on rehabilitation, reduce recidivism and community safety improvements.”
The National Police Association has Write an article about unger In the past, she was called up her decision to allow dangerous criminals to return to the community.
Harris County Judge Hilary Unger is known for releasing Bond’s repetitive charges and has been publicly criticized by the National Police Association and Houston Police Coalition in the past. (JudgeHilaryunger.com)
The most noteworthy situation, according to Fox 26 Houston, Starting in 2021, Andrew Williams, who aggravated the assault charges for Bond’s 2019 solo death penalty, stole a purse from 71-year-old Martha Medina and ran her in his car and killed her.
Williams was released from prison because he released the $150,000 bond set by Unger. Texas Law Bonds are allowed to be rejected in murder cases.
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Houston Police Union said Wednesday it “will not remain silent” after Unger’s latest decision.
“We will fight with the Harris County Representative Organization (FOP 39) to demand real bail reform and judicial responsibility. We will ensure that Judge Hilary Unger’s reckless judgment is remembered, and we will ensure that the people of Harris County will never forget it,” the union said.
