The Bail Post Podcast- Interview With "Breaking Bond" Reporter Randy Wallace


 

Five-time Emmy award winner Randy Wallace graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Broadcasting. Randy came to Houston where he was quickly hired by KPRC Radio. He spent several years there, making a name for himself as a competitive reporter covering the police beat. In December of 1989, Randy was offered a job at KRIV FOX 26, and became one of the first reporters to appear on the station's highly acclaimed City Under Siege program. 

Randy Wallace is our guest as we break down the bad criminal justice reforms in Harris County and their causes.  Randy Wallace highlights these criminal justice failures every Tuesday night on Fox 26.  

Quote- Getting rid of the bail industry makes no sense.



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