Audrey Sawyer

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  • Audrey Sawyer

    Audrey is a senior at UC San Diego majoring in Political Science (Comparative Politics emphasis). After graduation, Audrey plans on attending graduate school and is considering becoming a public defender.

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Breaking News, Court Watch

COURT WATCH: Felony Charge Upheld for Man Accused of Threatening Officer  

MODESTO, CA – A man accused of preventing an officer from performing his duty by threat of...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch

COURT WATCH: Evidence Tossed, but Prosecution Wants Misdemeanor DUI Jury Trial

WOODLAND, CA — Despite the granting of a defense motion to suppress, the prosecution refused to dismiss...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch

VANGUARD COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Murder Case, Despite Acknowledging Prosecution May Not be Able to Get Conviction

(Editor’s note: The Clay case, and The Vanguard’s coverage of it, is part of an ongoing investigation.)...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, State of California

VANGUARD INVESTIGATION: THE STORY OF KEITH DOOLIN – ‘FACTUALLY INNOCENT MAN BEHIND BARS SINCE 10/18/95’

Image by Frank Schulenburg – Own work via Wikimedia Commons FRESNO, CA– Keith Doolin was convicted of...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, State of California

COURT WATCH: Judge Grants Continuance in Clay Case 

By Audrey Sawyer and Andrea Bernal    VALLEJO, CA – The Vanguard has been covering the case...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Op-Ed Describes Lawmaker Losing Son to Opioid Epidemic 

By Audrey Sawyer and Eddy Zhang TRUSSVILLE, AL –  Fentanyl currently takes over 150 lives each day,...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Stanislaus

COURT WATCH: 2020 Homicide Jury Trial Granted another Continuance after Defense Cites Attorney Turnover, Need for Additional Testing

MODESTO, CA – A 2020 jury trial for a homicide was granted another continuance in Stanislaus County...... Read more.
Breaking News, Northern California Court Watch

COURT WATCH: Trial for Two Accused Nears End – Defense Argues No DNA, Fingerprints Located 

MODESTO, CA – A Stanislaus County Superior Court jury heard closing arguments this week in a trial...... Read more.