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Houston criminal defense lawyer Michael Stuart Driver charged with murder for June shooting
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Rilwan Balogun, Bryce Newberry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victim, 45-year-old Jesse Reyes, was reportedly the attorney's roommate and bodyguard. The charge is related to a June 27 shooting death.
A Houston criminal defense attorney has been charged with murder. The charge is related to a June 27 shooting death.
The victim, 45-year-old Jesse Reyes, was reportedly the attorney's roommate and bodyguard. According to investigators, the attorney claimed to have been involved in a physical altercation before the shooting occurred.
Further details about the incident are available from the Houston Police Department and news outlets, including an interview with a law enforcement source. The attorney is claiming self-defense in the matter.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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