Accused Texas cop-killer’s release from jail on $1M bond sparks outrage

A suspect charged with murdering a Texas sheriff’s deputy was allowed to walk free from jail this week after posting a $1 million bond — sparking outrage at the “rogue” judge who allowed it.

Dremone Francis, 27, who was holed up on capital murder and tampering with evidence charges in the July 2024 slaying of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, was released and placed under house arrest on Wednesday.

Francis — one of two suspects nabbed over the deputy’s shooting death — is the first known defendant charged with capital murder of a cop to be released on bond in the county, ABC13 reported .