‘One In Five’ Final Report Explores Destructive Consequences of Mass Incarceration
By Helen Shamamyan WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final report of the four-part series “One in Five” was...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Woman Facing Repeated Death Threats Accused of Murdering Attacker
By Helen Shamamyan OAKLAND, CA – A woman, appearing at her preliminary hearing this week in Alameda...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims El Dorado’s Refusal to Allow Accused to Attend Yolo Hearing Threatens Fair, Speedy Trial Guarantee
By Helen Shamamyan WOODLAND, CA – A man detained in El Dorado County jail pending investigation was...... Read more.
California DOJ Won’t Prosecute Officer in Shooting Death of Sean Monterrosa in Vallejo – Cites Lack of Evidence
By Helen Shamamyan OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week issued a report from...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial Proceeds for Man Accused of Robbing Lowe’s – Police Admit Never Verifying Whether Items Were Stolen
By Helen Shamamyan WOODLAND, CA – Witness testimony here this week in a Yolo County Superior Court...... Read more.
ACLU Encourages House to Vote to Curb Excessive Use of Warrantless Surveillance
By Helen Shamamyan WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee this week approved the Protect...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Psychologist Evaluates Man for Release, Citing Extensive Psychological Risk Assessments
By Helen Shamamyan and Steph Lopez OAKLAND, CA – A trial proceeded Friday here in Alameda County...... Read more.
Texas Death Row Prisoner Resentenced with Eligibility for Parole after ‘Forgotten’ Appeal
By Helen Shamamyan HOUSTON, TX -Syed Rabbani had his 1988 sentencing overturned Nov. 14 by the Texas...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Accused Misses Sobriety Tests Right Before Completing Program, Begs Court, ‘I’m Human’
OAKLAND, CA – A man maintained he was “human” and culpable of forgetting things in Alameda County...... Read more.
Wrongfully Prosecuted Exoneree Wins Election to New York City Council
By Helen Shamamyan NEW YORK CITY, NY – Yusef Salaam achieved a major victory for the community...... Read more.