Man Stabbed in Thousand Oaks – Witness Testimony Ruled Not ‘Credible’
By Naomi Cherone VENTURA—A witness was called in to testify at the Superior Court of Ventura County…
Commentary: Are the Bad Old Days Here Again?
by Robert Canning Yolo District Attorney Reisig and West Sacramento Assemblyman Kevin McCarty want to take us…
Police Auditor Analyzes Use of Force in Davis
By Emily Dill Independent Police Auditor Michael Gennaco presented the work that has been done and next…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 95: Alec Karakatsanis on Bail Reform and Humphrey Case
In January Alec Karakatsanis argued in the Humphrey case before the Supreme Court of California on the…
SFDA Chesa Boudin Seeks $2.3 Million Fentanyl Task Force; SFPD Mano Raju ‘Firmly Opposed’ to Proposal
By Elina Lingappa and Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin’s office is…
Mississippi Man Who Served 23 Years for a Crime He Did Not Commit Awarded $500,000
By Michael Wheeler and Julia Asby MISSISSIPPI – After serving 23 years in prison for a crime…
Good Thing Happened to Remorseful Defendant in Court, Even If She’s Not Sure of Details
By Derrick Pal WOODLAND, CA — Sometimes in court, good things can happen to defendants, even if…
Judge Makes Deal Defendant Can’t Refuse – Cuts Fees, Guaranteeing No Jail Time
By Esha Kher and Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – In sentencing defendant Todd Riesland to 90 days…
Judge Does DA’s Job, OR Request Denied after Additional Facts Revealed
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Michael Savage called out Assistant Public…
Almost $1 Million Difference in Bail Requests – Court Decides Gang Member Should Not be Released for Any Amount of Bail.
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – There is a lot of room to negotiate between no bail…
Commentary: Our Recklessness Has Prolonged This Pandemic
By David M. Greenwald In a week where California leaders cautiously agreed on a plan to re-open…
Letter: Human Rights Watch’s Opposition to AB 1542
The following is a letter from the Human Rights Watch to Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Chair of the…
Former Maryland Gov Changes Stance on Parole, Supports Prison Reform Measures
By Ned Meiners and Alexander Ramirez BALTIMORE, MD – Former Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening has declared…
Republican Leader Claims Cancel Culture May be Harming Freedom of Speech in the United States
By Lisbeth Martinez WASHINGTON D.C. – With the COVID Stimulus Bill still languishing, the economy’s failings and…
Prosecution Claims Ex-Construction Worker Turned Bank Robber in Davis Bank Heist
By Hongyi Wen WOODLAND, CA – After reading an article online about how to make money, former…
Just Another Day in Courtrooms 60, 61, 63 – But There’re Always Cases that Stand Out
By Alex Morgan and Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Superior Court Departments 60, 61, and 63…
Despite COVID-19, Alameda County Judge Threatens Jail Time for Minor Miscues by Defendants
By Roxanna Jarvis, Nadia Kazempoor, and Angel Valdez Ordoñez FREMONT, CA – Judge Jason Clay here in…
Unfamiliarity with Charges Leads to Court Confusion in Catalytic Converter Case
By Roxanna Jarvis and Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – There was much confusion about what defendant Matthew…
Defendant Tells Judge He Has Doubts about Defense – Judge Convinces Him to Proceed
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The judge in Alameda County Superior Court stopped proceedings here last…
Uncertainty for Student Families in Berkeley’s University Village
By CJ Jackson ALBANY— “Berkeley cannot guarantee there will not be evictions.” This is what the student…