A former co-owner of the Turkey Leg Hut has pleaded guilty to involvement in an arson scheme. The restaurant, located in Houston's Third Ward, had previously filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors. This closure occurred in 2024, following the termination of the restaurant's lease.

Bankruptcy court records provide further information on the circumstances surrounding the closure. For more details on the case and the events leading up to the restaurant's closure, readers can refer to the source, Houston Public Media.