SF Judge Restricts Unhoused Defendant’s Travel Amid Passport Dispute
During a San Francisco Superior Court hearing, defense counsel asserted an unhoused accused woman no longer possessed her passport following a theft. Conversely,... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Restraining Order for SF Public Defender against Court Deputy
Judge William Kent Hamlin denied Deputy Public Defender Bruce Calderon's request for a restraining order against Deputy John Kahler, despite testimony from Calderon... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Rules to Proceed with Murder Case against San Francisco Man Despite Defense Arguments
A 32-year-old man was ruled to have enough evidence to move forward with charges of murder, child endangerment, and firearm possession after a preliminary hearing... Read more.
Court Watch: Officers’ Inconsistent Testimony Raises Doubts in DUI Trial
A man was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over by California Highway Patrol Officer Jonathan Briggs, who admitted to being flustered... Read more.
SF Judge Sentences Wyatt to 14 Years for 2021 Tenderloin Shooting Despite Victim’s Family and Others Calling for Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – During a sentencing hearing Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court for Jhacorey...... Read more.
Victim’s Family Pleads for Mercy, Justice in Jhacorey Wyatt Sentencing for ‘21 Tenderloin Shooting, Prosecution Ignores Calls
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – During a sentencing hearing Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court for Jhacorey...... Read more.
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.
VANGUARD COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Genetic Testing Results Confirm Diagnosis of Brittle Bone Condition in Murder Case – Accused’s Bail Denied, Remains Incarcerated
(Editor’s note: The Clay case, and The Vanguard’s coverage of it, is part of an ongoing investigation.)...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Defense Asks Judge to Dismiss Charges in ‘Grandparent’ Fraud Case
BURLINGTON, VT – In a motion to dismiss hearing last Thursday in the District of Vermont Federal...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Use Accused’s Out-of-Context Statement as Evidence – Judge Disagrees
By Sarah Chayet and Ella Rindt MODESTO, CA – A preliminary fact determination hearing was held here...... Read more.