COURT WATCH: Accused’s Bail Raised Despite Defense Arguing Non-Appearance Not Good Reason to Hike Bail to $25,000
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk increased the accused’s bail amount here Tuesday…
COURT WATCH: Jury Acquits Unhoused Man Accused of Multiple Crimes; Actions of Police Questioned
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A jury delivered a verdict of not guilty Tuesday here in…
Commentary: They Want to Ban Homelessness? No, Just Encampments – and That’s the Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The headline in CalMatters caught my attention: “California…
A Challenger for Brooke Jenkins
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Two weeks ago Ryan Khojasteh announced he…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: VOL 6, Issue 5
This is the print version – Vol 6, Issue 5 of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press. pdf version:…
California DOJ Suggests Implementation of Policies for Officer-Involved Shootings, Post Killing of Samuel Soto by LAPD
By Bryan Miller & Karime Montano SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Justice, led by Attorney…
Communities Reject ‘Crime Wave’ Panic and Tough Crime-Centered Responses
By Rena Abdusalam WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – To explore overarching solutions to the reported retail crime surge,…
St. Louis County Prosecutor Seeks to Prevent Execution of Missouri Death Row Inmate
By Varun Noronha ST. LOUIS, MO – Marcellus Williams, age 55, who has spent more than 23…
Student Opinion: The Evolution of Hollywood Horror Films
LOS ANGELES — While renowned primarily for its late 20th-century classics, such as “Halloween” and “Friday the…
Perspectives from Resident Assistants
LOS ANGELES — Residential Assistants at UCLA continue to make a positive impact and create environments for…
COURT WATCH: Judge Attempts to Push Unfavorable Plea – Defense Counsel Resists
By Jonathan Nunez STANISLAUS, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court late last week, the accused was…
Limited Standards and Representation in Medical Research Exacerbate Healthcare Disparities
By Sheila Teker On January 7, NBC News published an article, “Many Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes May…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Hard Part Begins on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Davis got relatively good news at the end…
Will Death Penalty Be Struck Down in Riverside Case? Appellate Court Sends It Back to the Trial Judge to Decide
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Riverside, CA – A year ago, a Riverside judge denied a…
Guest Commentary: Georgia Legislators Want to Undermine Voters by Ousting Elected Prosecutors
Lawmakers in Georgia are set to force local prosecutors to answer to state politicians, not their voters….
Election Digest
(Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the general is in November. …
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Warrant, Assigns $1,500 Bail for Homeless Man after Repeated Failures to Appear in Court
By Charlie Simmons BURLINGTON, VT – Chittenden County Judge Michael Harris late last week granted State Attorney Eliza…
COURT WATCH: Officer Fails to Read Required Miranda Rights Warning before Interviewing Accused; Judge Refuses to Release Prisoner
By Julie McCaffrey and Joey Lo WOODLAND, CA — In a preliminary hearing at Yolo County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial Proceeds for Homeless Man – Defense Argues Officers Used Excessive Force, Targeted Homeless
By Audrey Sawyer, Karime Montano Ayon MODESTO, CA – Two law enforcement officers testified this past week…
COURT WATCH: In Prelim, Man Charged with 1st-Degree Burglary Based on Evidence Collected by Police with Minimal Forensic Experience
By Estrella Torres and Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – In a Friday preliminary hearing here in…
