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.
Domestic Abuse Call Leads to 11-Hour Standoff with Child Hostage – Defendant Asks for Visitation Rights
By Alexander Pleitez FRESNO, CA — In a Fresno County Superior Court hearing last week, Miguel Rubio...... Read more.
Alleged Victim of Domestic Abuse Admits She ‘Made a False Police Report’ – Judge Still Won’t Dismiss Charges
By Alexander Pleitez WOODLAND, CA – An alleged victim of domestic abuse asked that the court dismiss...... Read more.
Council on Criminal Justice Establishes New ‘Violent Crime Working Group’ Following Harsh Increase in Rate of Violent Crimes
By Alexander Pleitez WASHINGTON DC – During the first half of 2021, major American cities found...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
Authorities Still Searching and Arresting Participants in the Attack on US Capitol Six Months Later, FBI Asking for Help
By Alexander Pleitez and Esme Lipton WASHINGTON DC – Six months have passed since the Jan. 6...... Read more.
Former Substitute Teacher under Heavy Surveillance, $250K Bail after Being Charged with Sex Crimes
By Alexander Pleitez and Nadia Ramos SACRAMENTO, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County...... Read more.