Philadelphia Man Convicted for Murder of Trans Activist Michelle ‘Tameka’ Washington Sentenced to 25-50 years in Prison.
By Casey Rawlings PHILADELPHIA, PA – Michelle “Tameka” Washington, a trans activist cherished in the LGBTQIA+ community,…
Man Faces 12 Charges; Asks Yolo Court before Trial to Dismiss Pimping, Among Others
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Timothy Charles Randle, Jr., has 12 alleged criminal charges pending, and…
Judge Rejects $100,000 Bail for Alleged Kidnapper, Holds Him in Custody, No Bail
By Alexander Pleitez SACRAMENTO, CA – In a bail hearing July 22, defense and prosecution argued whether…
Man Repeatedly Fails to Report to Do Time for Three Cases, Due to Childcare Obligations
By Paulina Buelna and Dayana Esquivel SANTA BARBARA, CA – After childcare stifled opportunities for a man…
Judge Balances Defense Counsel Requests with Busy COVID-Struck Court Calendar
By Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant here—facing charges from 2019—attempted to speed up the process,…
Man Accused of Hate Crime Allegedly Tells Bus Driver Who Asked Him to Wear Mask to ‘Go Back to China’
By Esme Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Defendant Robert Lewis—accused of a hate crime after allegedly assaulting…
‘If I Wanted To Rob You, I Would’ – Alleged Threats Made to Movie Theater Employee
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Micah Collins McMurray appeared in Alameda County Superior Court on Friday,…
CDCR Halts Early Releases For Those With 6 Months Left to Serve
By Julietta Bisharyan and Yasmeen Khan The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and…
Monday Morning Thoughts: So Why Are Blue Cities So Unaffordable?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In many circles, just about everyone has been talking about the…
Prosecution, Judge Get Defensive over Discovery Requests in 5-Year-Old Davidson Case
By David M. Greenwald Vanguard Executive Editor SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA – It’s a case that has…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 117 – Tony Serra
On July 13, 2021, one of kind, radical attorney Tony Serra joined the Vanguard for a live…
Guest Commentary: Is California Still the Land of Opportunity?
by Mark Dempsey The errors and omissions in The Atlantic’s recent The California Dream Is Dying article…
Analysis Raises Important Questions about Corporate Wage Theft v. Shoplifting
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Earlier this week, Adam Johnson authored a timely opinion piece…
California’s Mission to Reduce Crime, Retail Theft, and General Violence: A Press Conference on AB 311
By Zoey Hou LOS ANGELES, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom joined law enforcement leaders, legislators, and local officials…
Woman with Health Conditions Sentenced to Home Detention, Not Jail, After Violating Probation
By Anna Zheng WOODLAND, CA – Kari Martinez appeared in Yolo County Superior Court last week after…
Defendant Sentenced to 7+ Years in State Prison for 4 Car Thefts, Carjacking
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – Tracy Lunsford has been sentenced to seven years and four months…
Arson Case Stayed, Pending ‘Restoration of Competency’
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– An arson case defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court – previously…
Developmentally-Disabled Defendant Involved in Fatal Sacramento Hit-And-Run from Last Year Sentenced to Four Years in State Prison
By Peter Eibert SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette denied developmentally disabled 22-year-old Jordan Ware probation here…
Man Frustrates Court, Arguing He Is Both Plaintiff and Defendant So Case Should Be Dismissed
By Ascari Bryant SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Clifford Anderson late last…
TRIAL: Oakland Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder – Defense Accuses Police, Prosecutors of ‘Tunnel Vison’
By Sydney Kaplan OAKLAND – Marius Robinson pleaded not guilty to murder and several other drug and…
