Murder Suspect To Be Released After Data Lost At Dallas Police Department

Dallas TX

14 August, 2021

3:04 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth August 14, 2021 A man being held in the Dallas County jail on a murder charge will soon be released after the Dallas Police Department lost data that could have included evidence in his criminal case. Jonathan Pitts, who pleaded not guilty to the 2019 murder, was set to go on trial Thursday. But on that same day, Dallas County records show the prosecutor filed a motion to delay the trial. In his motion, the prosecutor said after discussing with the lead detective in the case, "It was learned the potential data has been deleted from his k-drive." CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.