Chauna Thompson, Deputy Accused Of Murdering John Hernandez, Has Been Fired
The Harris County Sheriff’s Department fired the deputy accused of murder following the death of John Hernandez outside of a Houston Denny’s restaurant back in May. The firing was announced via a news release issued by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Hernandez’s family later held a news conference, in which they thanked the sheriff’s office for reaching their decision. They called it a step in the right direction and that it would be the ultimate justice to obtain a conviction for both individuals. Thompson and her family were having dinner at the Denny’s restaurant on May 28th when her husband, Terry, allegedly saw Hernandez urinating outside the establishment. Thompson’s husband allegedly asked Hernandez to stop, then a confrontation began that involved Hernandez being put in a headlock or a chokehold. Once the confrontation finished, Hernandez had passed away. Thompson and her husband tried to claim that the confrontation involving Hernandez was self-defense; however, a video taken by an eyewitness proved that version of events was flat out wrong. The video shows Thompson’s husband with his arms around Hernandez’s neck while straddling him. Hernandez continues to moan while Thompson herself continues to order him to stay on the ground. Someone with the Thompson family that night can be seen and heard telling the person recording to turn it off.