Anna Olsen

Anna Olsen is a recent UC Berkeley graduate originally from Seattle, WA. She double majored in law and global studies and plans to head to law school after taking a gap year to become a juvenile defense attorney.

Articles by Anna

Prop. 1 Passes – Opponents Blame Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Efforts at ‘Endless Manipulations’

By Connie Martinez and Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Prop. 1 has been certified by the California…

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alleged Cover-up of 2021 Deputy Misconduct Now Being Investigated by Grand Jury and Used as Evidence in Vanessa Bryant’s Public Lawsuit

By Anna Olsen LOS ANGELES, CA – On March 9, 2021, jury selection began for the trial…

Man to Stand Trial for Sexually Violating Neighbor during Massage – Victim ‘Still in Shock’

By Anna Olsen and Kacie Williams DUBLIN, CA – A judge at a preliminary hearing here Monday…

Woman Allegedly Threatened Security Guard with Pepper Spray during TJ Maxx Robbery; Judge Calms Down, Releases Accused from Jail with No Required Bail

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – The accused was released on her own recognizance Monday morning here…

Judicial Council of California Agrees to Cease Traffic Court Late Fees after Complaint Filed by Social Justice Groups

By Anna Olsen OAKLAND, CA – As a result of a lawsuit filed by multiple Bay Area…

Sister of Murder Victim Scolds Perpetrator in Court for Doing ‘Satan’s Work’

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Elton Lee Flenaugh was sentenced here Friday in Alameda County Superior…

Trial Begins for Man Charged with Maybe Giving Victim ‘Raccoon Eyes’

By Anna Olsen and Jaanvi Kaur ALAMEDA, CA – During a jury trial here in Alameda County…

Victim’s Beloved Yorkie Stolen during Attempted $20,000 Extortion Scheme

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Alameda County Superior Court this…

Man Charged with Simple Trespassing Refuses to Be Released from Jail or Appear in Court for Trial

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – A Berkeley resident—facing just a simple trespassing charge—refused to appear in…

Public Defender Sajid Khan Endorsed by the SEIU for Santa Clara County District Attorney

By Anna Olsen SAN JOSE, CA – Public Defender Sajid Khan’s campaign to become the Santa Clara…

Man Sentenced to 71 Years to Life for First Degree Murder

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Danny Webb, Jr., was sentenced to a total aggregate term of…

Jury Selection Continues for Upcoming Domestic Violence Trial

By Anna Olsen and Lamiya Gulamhusein ALAMEDA, CA – During a Monday morning jury selection hearing here…

After Prelim, Judge Sets Trial for Man Facing Multiple Felonies, Including Murder and Carjacking

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Alameda County Superior Court Monday,…

Potential Jurors Questioned on Bias during Jury Selection for Upcoming Murder Trial

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Lying under oath, circumstantial evidence and prejudice were among the concepts…

Jealousy Discussed in Trial for 2020 Murder as Possible Motive

By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Gruesome photographs of the victim and a possible motive behind the…

Jury Trial Proceeds for Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges Against Minor – Defense Attorney Calls Victim Testimony ‘Ludicrous’

By Anna Olsen, Lamiya Gulamhusein, and Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – In an ongoing trial, the transcript…

Mother of Alleged Sex Crime Victim Testifies during Jury Trial: ‘It’s Not That I Didn’t Believe It. I Was Praying It Wasn’t True’

By Anna Olsen and Lamiya Gulamhusein ALAMEDA, CA – The mother of a minor who is the…