Texas Judge Lets Convicted, Cold-Blooded Killer Walk Free to 'Get His Hair Styled at Barbershop'

Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 6:11 p.m.

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The father and stepmom of a New York man killed during a vacation watched via Zoom as the man who confessed to the murder was released from jail to get a haircut.\\xa0

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Gregory Moore, a father of four, and friends rented a home in Houston, an Airbnb. After a night of clubbing, the men returned to their Airbnb.\\xa0As one of the men parked the car, Moore and a woman with the group walked to the door. They never made it inside.\\xa0

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A man wearing a hoodie and carrying a flashlight rushed Moore.\\xa0 Moore was pistol-whipped and shot multiple times. He took strikes to the neck, torso, left leg and both arms. Moore was life-flighted to a hospital but did not survive.\\xa0\\xa0

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James Ray Lane, 33, confessed to the murder, but 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio allowed the defendant to remain free.\\xa0 \\xa0

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When Lane was charged, Judge Cornelio lowered Lane\'s $250,000 bond to $100,000, and during that time Lane has had multiple curfew violations.\\xa0

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Back before Judge Cornelio, Lane pleads guilty to murder, but the judge according to court documents allows Lane to remain free on bond until his sentencing, so he could get a haircut.

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Joining Nancy Grace Today:

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  • Tabitha Soules - Gregory Moore\\u2019s Stepmom
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  • Brian Foley -\\xa0 Board-certified Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Chief Prosecutor in Harris County, (Houston) Texas; Author: \\u201cWhat Prosecutors Don\'t Tell You\\u201d (not yet published); Instagram @brianfoleylawpllc/ Youtube - @brianfoleylawyer/ Twitter @brianpllc\\xa0
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  • Dr. Carla Manly - Clinical Psychologist, Author \\u201cDate Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly\\u201d
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  • Douglas Griffin - Houston Police Officer for 32 Years and President of the Houston Police Officer\\u2019s Union; Twitter & Instagram: @Griff3945\\xa0
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  • Andy Kahan - Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at CrimeStoppers of Houston
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  • Randy Wallace - Reporter for KRIV Fox26 in Houston; Twitter: RandyWallace Fox26/ Facebook: Randy WallaceFox26\\xa0
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