Deshon Marman Testifies in Own Jury Trial, Describes How He Was ‘Scared’ for His Life
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Days after civilian and enforcement witnesses testified against Deshon…
Eyewitness, Police Testify Against Man in Messy Domestic Violence Case
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – At the conclusion of his preliminary hearing this week in…
Two Different Bail Hearing Results in Cases Involving Firearms
By Eric Rodriguez and Lorelei Olivas WOODLAND, CA – Two cases involving firearms had different results…
Two Cases: 58 Mile Car Chase and Profanity Outburst Leads to Rocky Day for Sacramento County Superior Court Judges
By Sonam Hundal, Hannah Adams, and Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – Courtroom drama – one involving…
Commentary: Is Reisig Attacking Racial Inequities in the Right Place?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – In 2018 report submitted to the UN by…
Will Oklahoma Governor Spare Julius Jones from Execution?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oklahoma, City – This week the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals…
National, California Groups Condemn Biden Administration Abusive Treatment of Black Haitian Migrants, Demand End to Deportations
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Bureau Chief DEL RIO, TX – Immigrant rights and hundreds of other…
Bipartisan Talks Seeking Federal Police Reform Have Collapsed
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – Politico is reporting that bipartisan police reform talks…
Public Defender and Former Manhattan DA Candidate Backs Khan for Santa Clara DA
Special to the Vanguard San Jose, CA – Sajid Khan has been amassing the support of progressive…
Driver Claims Emergency, but Judge Refuses to Reduce Felony to Misdemeanor After Preliminary Hearing
By Silverio Rizo Llamas and Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO – Judge Kevin J. McCormick, at a preliminary hearing…
Judge Denies No Bail Release for Man Who Said He Set Fire Because People Were ‘After’ Him
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court Wednesday denied release…
Trial Set for Man Charged with Two Counts of Sexual Assault with Intoxicated ‘Friends’
By Gwynneth Redemann SACRAMENTO, CA – Shannon Glass, charged with the sexual assault and rape of two…
Driver Escapes More Serious Charges after Allegedly Biting Witness, Takes DUI Plea Deal
By Carson Eschen and Michele Chadwick FRESNO, CA – Before a Driving Under the Influence driver accepted…
Analyzing CDCR Vaccination Rates: Urban vs. Rural, CA vs. US & Prison Staff vs. County
By Christine Phan, Richa Uprety & Victoria Yeo This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an…
Council Rejects Hirsch Appeal; Follows Staff on Partial Grant of Sutter Appeal
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Council largely followed the recommendation of staff on…
SF Public Defenders Protest against Lack of Court Hearings, Conditions for Clients
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – While San Francisco has guarded well against…
Investigating Officer Refuses to Speak about Old Murder Conviction
By Robert Hansen Lionell Tholmer was convicted for the murder of Cynthia Sparpana and her daughter Danyel,…
Despite Reactionary Response, Study Shows Most BLM Protests Peaceful, but Alt-Right Actions Not
By Carson Eschen and Luke Kyaw MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On the anniversary of the killing of George…
Hundreds of COVID-19 Cases Confirmed at Broward County Jail; Federal Court Approves Class Action Settlement
By Ankita Joshi BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Jail has been under fire for placing incarcerated…
Deshon Marman Trial on Third Day – Officer and Civilian Witnesses Testify
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Two witnesses testified Tuesday here in San Francisco County Superior…
