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Former Pct. 7 sergeant not indicted after being accused of beating her adopted children with belt
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case are available from ABC13 Houston.
A former sergeant with Harris County Precinct 7 was accused of physically abusing her adopted children. The allegations involved the use of a belt to beat the children. A grand jury reviewed the case and decided not to indict the former sergeant.
This decision means that the former sergeant will not face criminal charges related to the allegations. Further details about the case are available from ABC13 Houston. The outcome of the grand jury's decision has been reported, but additional information about the allegations and the investigation may be found through the source.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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