Ore City Man Acquitted of Murder by Upshur County Jury

Gilmer, TX – After four days of intensive court proceedings, an Upshur County jury delivered a swift verdict of Not Guilty in the case of Mr. Robert Travis, an Ore City resident who faced charges of murder. Mr. Travis, who acted in defense of his family and property, was acquitted following less than three hours of jury deliberation, underscoring the jury’s conviction in his innocence.

Represented by attorneys Mr. Edward Choy (Longview), Mr. Brian Keeney (San Antonio), and Mr. Blakely Mohr (Fort Worth), Mr. Travis was able to present a defense rooted in the fundamental rights granted by the U.S. Constitution and Texas law. In a powerful closing argument, lead defense attorney Mr. Choy emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment, reminding the jury that “as Texans, we have the right to protect ourselves, our families, and our property.” Mr. Choy argued that Mr. Travis acted within his legal rights when he defended his family from the violent actions of another.

“This verdict is a testament to the fundamental values we hold dear,” said Mr. Choy. “Mr. Travis exercised his right to self-defense, and we are grateful the jury recognized this as a justifiable and lawful response. Today’s decision reaffirms our collective commitment to the principles of justice, individual liberty, and the protection of life and property.”

The jury’s Not Guilty verdict brings a close to a case that has weighed heavily on Mr. Travis and his family. With his name cleared, Mr. Travis looks forward to moving on from this ordeal, grateful for the support he has received throughout this process.