Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane
Re: Hays County Inmate
RECEIVED Fri., Sept. 2, 2022
Dear Editor,
I came upon the story of Benitez-Royalez [sic] and his wounded leg. [“Hays County Inmate Is Left to Rot in Jail,” News, Aug. 19] Why is there no information about the police officer he assaulted? The convict looks extremely strong in the photo you printed and was clearly not afraid to attack a police officer. Frankly, I don’t empathize with him.
Anyone assaulting a police officer should get a minimum of 20 years in jail. The public has put up with actions like his for several years. I have been in Austin several times, but have no desire to return if its citizens behave like him.
Your paper is clearly not up to printing complete, truthful stories.
I came upon the story of Benitez-Royalez [sic] and his wounded leg. [“Hays County Inmate Is Left to Rot in Jail,” News, Aug. 19] Why is there no information about the police officer he assaulted? The convict looks extremely strong in the photo you printed and was clearly not afraid to attack a police officer. Frankly, I don’t empathize with him.
Anyone assaulting a police officer should get a minimum of 20 years in jail. The public has put up with actions like his for several years. I have been in Austin several times, but have no desire to return if its citizens behave like him.
Your paper is clearly not up to printing complete, truthful stories.
Stephen Karetzky
