Commentary: The Good and Bad of the Storms; But the Long Range Is Not Looking Great
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I was stunned to wake up on Sunday morning to see…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 181: NCAJ on Failures of the Criminal Legal System
This week on Everyday Injustice we have NCAJ (National Center for Access to Justice) Policy Director Lauren…
Commentary: Shared Tragedy
By D. Razor Babb Last Thursday, 2 days before the new year, they trotted in a phalanx…
Sacramento Judge, UC Davis Law School Grad and Professor, Named to Third District Court of Appeal – Would Be 1st South Asian, Muslim on Appeals Court
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Superior Court Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala—a UC Davis Law…
President Biden Celebrates the New Year, Grants Full Pardons to Six Individuals
By Michael Apfel WASHINGTON, DC – On New Year’s weekend, President Biden presented a list of six…
Man Apologizes When Charged with Allegedly Threatening CHP Officer; Judge Cuts Him Off Mid-Sentence
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who apologized at his arraignment—was charged here in Stanislaus Superior…
Monday Morning Thoughts: California’s Homeless Crisis Is Solvable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Recent assessments show that California leads the nation…
New Criminal Justice Laws for 2023
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – There were several laws passed by the state legislature in…
Home Confinement Could Be New Alternative to Prison Incarceration
By Caleigh Carlisle NEW YORK, NY – The Crime Report recently published an article arguing for the…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Remains Committed to Pretrial Fairness & Elimination of Bail Bonds
By Leslie Acevedo CHICAGO, IL – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx this week via Twitter reiterated…
Philly District Attorney Announces Creation of Carjacking Enforcement Unit after Infusion of $1.5 Million; City Council Praises Progressive DA
By Leila Katibah PHILADELPHIA, PA – In response to increased public safety concerns, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry…
Looking Back: Frank Sterling Is Exonerated, Part 2
by Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking Back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
