COURT WATCH: In Final Day of Jury Trial, ‘Circumstantial Evidence’ Poses Risk to Accused Charged with Arson
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man accused of committing arson at the back of a...... Read more.

Defense Attorney Hammers Officer on Stand to Discredit Police Report in Court Trial
By Alexa Kendell RIVERSIDE, CA – After Mikhiel Whitlock was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon—not...... Read more.

New Assault Charges Approved against Philly Police Officer Who Struck, Injured Black Lives Matter Protestor
By Alexa Kendell PHILADELPHIA, PA — During a Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020, a protestor...... Read more.

CA Police Reform Bill Would Provide Representation for Civilians in the Decertification of Law Enforcement Officers
By Alexa Kendell and Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – California is considering passing the “SB #2” law...... Read more.

Rape Trial Cross-Examination Ends with Defense Attorney Motion to Strike Victim’s Entire Testimony
By Alexa Kendell RIVERSIDE, CA – A trial here in Riverside County Superior Court Thursday focused on...... Read more.

Donald Trump Endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Attorney General Despite Criminal Indictment
By Alexa Kendell AUSTIN, TX – Donald Trump this week publicly endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over...... Read more.

Repeat Offender Is Given Another Chance at Probation to Seek Rehabilitation
By Alexa Kendell VENTURA, CA – At a hearing here in Ventura County Superior Court late last...... Read more.

The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 28 to July 2, 2021)
(The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts throughout...... Read more.