Defense Objects to Prosecution Request for Accused’s Juvenile Medical Records; Judge Postpones Hearing After Complaint
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Jonathan Opet Wednesday morning in Yolo County Superior…
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Family Fight Described in Detail by Combatants in Yolo Jury Trial
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Wednesday, the trial of a man…
DOJ Investigation Finds Louisville Metro Police, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Govt ‘Engage’ in Unconstitutional Practices
By Gracy Joslin LOUISVILLE, KY – The U.S. Dept. of Justice’s Office released a statement Wednesday confirming…
Report Documents Devastating Findings Regarding Female Incarceration in USA and Role of COVID-19 Pandemic
By Gracy Joslin EASTHAMPTON, MA – “Women’s Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023”—a report by the Prison…
Discrepancy over Possible Unlawful Detainment; Judge Sides with the Prosecution
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Defense Attorney Rodney Beede last week in Yolo County Superior Court…
Homeless Defendant Struggles to Appear to Court on Time from Out of Town – Judge Ignores Problems Moving Forward
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter Williams rejected the request for…
ACLU Praises Biden’s State of the Union Address, Notes Biden ‘Can Do So Much More’
By Perla Brito WASHINGTON, DC – American Civil Liberties Union National Political Director Deirdre Schifeling responded to…
Mother of Police Shooting Victim Feels Ignored by SF District Attorney, Doesn’t Know If Police Officer Will Be Prosecuted
By Vaiva Utaraite SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The mother of a victim of a police shooting is…
Quadruple Murder Penalty Phase: Police Testimony Suggests 3 Officers Struck Larin-Garcia
By Kaylee Pearlman RIVERSIDE, CA – The jury trial—penalty phase—for convicted quadruple murderer Jose Vladimir Larin-Garcia proceeded…
Witnesses Claim Former Police Officer’s Decision to Fire at Victim Partially Influenced by Fear
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – At a preliminary hearing here last week in Stanislaus County Superior…
Death Row Attorney Files Legal Action Challenging Texas Use of Expired Execution Drugs
By Leslie Acevedo AUSTIN, TX – Shawn Nolan—an attorney for death row prisoners Wesley Ruiz and John Lezell…
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Criticizes Biden Admin’s Limited, Punitive Immigration Measures
By Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON DC – The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is criticizing the Biden Administration’s recent immigration…
Three Death Row Inmates File Lawsuit against Texas for Planning to Use Expired Execution Drugs in Upcoming Executions
By Rena Abdusalam AUSTIN, TX – If it goes through with its upcoming executions, Texas will allegedly…
CA DOJ Report: Black Drivers Biggest Target of State Law Enforcement
By Perla Brito and Paloma Sifuentes SACRAMENTO, CA — Black drivers and pedestrians in 2021 continued to…
Judge Denies Defense Motion for Release While Acknowledging Accused Can’t Afford Bail
By Kevin Barragan WOODLAND, CA – The accused was charged with a felony and misdemeanor this week…
Judge Sentences Man to 16 Months in Prison, Rejects Pleas for Accused to Enter Residential Drug Program
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – The accused was formally sentenced here in Ventura County Superior Court…
Judge Lowers Custody Sentence So Felony Partners in Crime Can Keep Jobs
By Taylor Smith and Alyssa Eng WOODLAND, CA – Two partners in crime showed up to Yolo…
Defense Makes Game Argument in DUI Trial – Jury Doesn’t Buy It
By Gracy J & Alexis R. VENTURA, CA – A woman was found guilty in Ventura County…
ACLU, News Media Sue to Stop ‘Unconstitutional’ AZ Law That Prevents Recording Law Enforcement
By The Vanguard Staff PHOENIX, AZ – A new law in Arizona that would make it a…
DUI Accused Found Guilty by Jury after Prosecutor Notes Accused May be ‘Truthful,’ but Needs New Friends
By Gracy Joslin and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – A jury here in County Superior Court this…
