In Houston, a total of 7 defendants are currently on the run after being released on bond. These individuals were previously found competent to stand trial.
A significant portion of these defendants, 5 out of 7, are facing charges related to violent crimes.
Further details on this situation are available from FOX 26 Houston, which has been investigating the issue of defendants skipping bond after being deemed competent to stand trial.
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