Man accused of killing 6 previously bailed out by Soros-backed group
The Dark Money Connection: Soros-Backed Group Bails Out Alleged Killer
The money of billionaire philanthropist George Soros continues to be found in the darkest of places.
KSAT-TV in San Antonio first revealed a man charged with killing six people in a series of deadly shootings last week was previously bailed out of jail by the Texas Organizing Project.
The organization, which claims its purpose is to advocate for bail reform, has received more than $1.2 million from one of Soros’ liberal nonprofits, Fox News reported Thursday.
The Open Society Policy Center, the advocacy nonprofit in the Soros-funded Open Society Foundations network, provided $700,000 to the Texas Organizing Project in 2019 for organizational support. Later, in 2021, the policy center gave the group $565,000 to support policy advocacy on democracy reform and government accountability in Texas, according to its grant database.
The suspect behind the shootings, Shane James, served as a U.S. Army infantry officer between February 2013 to August 2015.
In January 2022, James was charged with aggravated assault against his immediate family members but was bailed out by TOP’s statewide policy coordinator, Laquita Garcia, KSAT reported.
He was arrested Tuesday and charged in four fatal shootings in Austin. James is also suspected of killing his parents near San Antonio, according to CNN.
BREAKING: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar identifies the San Antonio victims in the Austin/San Antonio shooting spree as Phyllis James and Shane James Sr.
They are the parents of the alleged shooter.
The video below shows the victims and shooter who is in custody. pic.twitter.com/6aSjrMWSFX
— Joey Palacios – Texas Public Radio (@Joeycules) December 6, 2023
TOP said in a statement Wednesday that it was “profoundly saddened and deeply troubled by the recent tragic events involving Shane James.”
“We condemn his most recent egregious acts, full stop,” the group said.
“Through our justice program, we bailed out James in coordination with the Bexar County’s public defender’s office, nearly two years ago in February 2022 on misdemeanor charges where his bond fees totaled $300,” it said.
“The events that have unfolded are devastating, and we recognize the pain and suffering this incident has caused.”
“We take our responsibilities seriously and acknowledge that we must address both the immediate impact of this tragedy and the broader implications for our bail program.”
In a Friday post on social media, however, TOP’s co-executive director, Michelle Tremillo, said the group was “unwavering” in its support for the bail program.
Clarifying the facts: TOP Education Fund’s bail program and Shane James. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/dM7Oml0JLo
— Texas Organizing Project (@OrganizeTexas) December 8, 2023
Parker Thayer, an investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center, told Fox News that the killings were a predictable consequence of their misguided activism.
“The Texas Organizing Project, like its major donor, Mr. Soros, thinks that our justice system is an arbitrary social construct that can be torn down and reshaped however they see fit with no consequences,” Thayer said.
“There are always consequences, and this time, six people lost their lives because a billionaire wanted to feel morally superior by funding activists with too many college degrees and not enough common sense.”
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How can we ensure accountability and transparency in the bail practices of organizations like the Texas Organizing Project that receive financial support from influential individuals like George Soros
Y in supporting pretrial detainees seriously and evaluate each case individually to determine whether or not we can provide support,” the statement continued.
The Texas Organizing Project is no stranger to controversy. The organization has frequently come under scrutiny for its connections to George Soros and his liberal agenda. Soros’ Open Society Policy Center has been a major funder of the organization, providing substantial financial support to further their goals.
But what exactly are those goals? The Texas Organizing Project claims to advocate for bail reform, promoting policies that would prioritize the release of low-risk defendants while ensuring public safety. However, their decision to bail out someone charged with aggravated assault against their own family raises serious questions about the organization’s judgment and priorities.
Bail reform is an important issue that deserves thoughtful consideration and debate. It is intended to address the problems of wealth-based detention, where individuals who cannot afford bail end up stuck in jail while awaiting trial, often for minor offenses. However, it is essential to strike a balance between ensuring fair treatment for defendants and protecting public safety. Bailing out individuals charged with serious crimes, such as aggravated assault, without thoroughly evaluating the risks they pose to the community is a dangerous approach.
The tragedy that unfolded in Austin and San Antonio serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of misguided bail policies. Lives were lost, families were shattered, and communities were left mourning. The fact that the Texas Organizing Project played a role in bailing out the alleged killer raises serious concerns about their judgment and the impact of their actions.
It is not enough for the organization to simply condemn the actions of the suspect after the fact. They must be held accountable for their decision to provide support to an individual charged with such serious offenses. The public deserves answers and transparency regarding the organization’s bail practices and should question whether Soros-backed groups are truly acting in the best interest of the community.
This case once again highlights the dark money connection between influential billionaires like George Soros and the organizations they support. It raises troubling questions about the influence of wealthy individuals on our justice system and the potential for their money to be used to further their own agendas, regardless of the consequences.
Moving forward, it is crucial that we examine the role of money in our justice system and ensure that decisions regarding bail and pretrial detention are based on a fair and thorough assessment of the risks posed by the individuals involved. The safety of our communities should always be the top priority, and we must not allow dark money and special interests to undermine that fundamental principle.
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