COURT WATCH: Judge Concerned with Prosecution Plan in Gang-Related Case Demurrer – One DPD Calls Plan ‘Thought Police’
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna F. Reeves expressed concern with the prosecution’s intent here...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Assumes $50,000 Bail Affordable for Mother, Acknowledging Charges Might Cost Accused Her Job
By Maeve Haggerty and Sarah Chayet MODESTO, CA – Judge Linda A. McFadden set bail at $50,000...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Man Denied Bail Reduction – Judge Charges ‘Enough’ Evidence of Risk if Released
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man was denied reduction of his $350,000 bail because of...... Read more.
New Report Highlights Increasing Use of Youth Diversion Programs Across the States
By Helen Shamamyan WASHINGTON, DC – Across 23 states and eight community districts, initiatives have been taken...... Read more.
Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Working Group Addresses Reforms Necessary for California Women’s Prisons
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – With the release of their latest report, the Sexual Abuse Response...... Read more.
Local ACLU Outraged at School’s Handling of 16-Year-Old’s Assault, Death
By Helen Shamamyan OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The American Civil Liberties Union released a statement last week...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Man’s Confusion over Violation of Probation Results in Jail Time, Court Frustrations
By Helen Shamamyan and Karime Montano LOS BANOS, CA – This week here in Stanislaus County Superior...... Read more.
REPORT: Incarcerated People, Families Suffer under the Strain of Prison Fines
By Helen Shamamyan & Sarah Chayet BOSTON, MA – Incarcerated people and their support systems are facing...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Petition for Resentencing – Man Denied Reduced Sentence Gets Another Chance after Lack of Victim Input
OAKLAND, CA – A man who spent 18 years in prison for a conviction of eight counts...... Read more.
University of California at Davis Begins Program to Support Formerly-Incarcerated Students, Making ‘Commitment to Equity’
By Helen Shamamyan DAVIS, CA – The University of California, Davis, this week introduced a new program...... Read more.