Guest Commentary: Chauvin sentencing not enough. Police oversight must be put in the hands of the people.
By Miriam Aroni Krinsky and Brendan Cox Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder…
Reaction from Family, Prosecutor on 22.5 Year Sentence on George Floyd Killer, Former Cop Derek Chauvin
By Neha Malhi, Alan Vargas, and Stephanie Boulos MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Former police officer Derek Chauvin was…
CA Supreme Court: Furnishing Drug Use Not Necessarily ‘Personally Inflicting’ Overdose; Changes Enhancement Penalties
By Koda Slingluff LOS ANGELES, CA – Treyvon Love Ollo’s girlfriend Reina was 16 when he texted…
California Attorney General Bonta Shows Support for U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Protecting Unlawful Search and Seizure.
By Karisa Cortez OAKLAND, CA- California Attorney General Robert Bonta released a statement this week supporting the…
Looking Back: ‘Zero Percent,’ A Documentary About Hudson Link Wins Silver Heart Award
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 21 to June 25, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides coverage of criminal justice reform, and courts throughout…
Man with Mental Health History Set for Trial after He Allegedly Threatens Wife, Talks to Dead Relatives
By Michelle Luu and Dario McCarty WOODLAND, CA — Despite the best efforts of his public defender…
Court Refuses to Amend Charges after Attorney Argues Minor DUI Can Lead to Deportation
By Monica Han SACRAMENTO, CA – Should someone with no criminal record found guilty of a DUI…
Man Sent to Jail after 3rd DUI that Led to Injuries; Denied Probation Despite Community Support
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA – Lai Saeteurn appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court for a probation…
DA Snafu Leads to 3 of 12 Charges Dismissed – Defendant Still Held for Allegedly Molesting Stepdaughter
By Michael Wheeler, Joe Cormac, Tatiana Gasca SACRAMENTO, CA — Despite an apparent misstep by the prosecutor,…
Apologetic Defendant Gets Reinstated Probation After Getting Back On His Feet In Washington
By Zoey Hou FRESNO, CA – After losing his job and moving to Washington for a better…
Commentary: Davis Mayor on Reimagining Policing and the Police Budget
By Gloria Partida The City continues to advance towards a new way of delivering public safety in…
George Floyd Killer Chauvin’s ‘Number’ Sparking Debate Among Criminal Justice Reform Advocates
By Koda Slingluff MINNEAPOLIS, MN – As the saga of former Minneapolis police officer Derick Chauvin’s disgrace…
Judge in SLO BLM Cases Finally Denies Motion for Gag Order
By David M. Greenwald San Luis Obispo, CA – The decision took two months. But retired Judge…
LA Men’s County Jail Should be Closed Immediately, Urges Justice LA Coalition
By Natasha Pawar, Stacie Guevara, Christopher Datu LOS ANGELES, CA – Justice LA Coalition (JLA) announced its…
DOJ, San Luis Obispo County Jail Reach Settlement over Americans with Disabilities Act Violations
By Hetva Joshi, Savannah Dewberry, Jeramie Gutierrez SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA— The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Alleged Stalker Sends Gifts, Letters to Victim – Attorneys Argue Whether Actions Were Threatening or Romantic
By Alexander Pleitez WOODLAND, CA — In a preliminary hearing this week in Yolo County Superior Court,…
Man Accused of Domestic Violence Released without Bail after Dispute Over his Criminal History
By Peter Eibert WOODLAND, CA – Alan Pugliese was in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Yolo Jail Medical Treatment for War Vet Who Almost Died in Battle Questioned by Doctor, Attorney; Judge Thanks Vet for Service, Refuses to Release Him Early
By Aakanksha Patel and Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – A few weeks ago, the Yolo County Superior…
Defendant Unable to Afford Private Defender, Requests More Time Despite Judge’s Disapproval
By Alexander Pleitez and Anna Zheng SACRAMENTO, CA – In a pretrial conference this week in Sacramento…
