Two Black Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled for Involvement in Gun Violence Protests; One White Legislator Survived Vote of Expulsion
UPDATE: Rep. Justin Jones was reinstated to his seat by his county Monday, and Rep. Justin Pearson...... Read more.
CURB Releases ‘Concrete Strategy’ Roadmap to Close Prisons, Urges CA Governor to Shutter 10 Prisons and Prioritize Decarceration
By Julie McCaffrey SACRAMENTO, CA – A decarceration group that wants to close 10 state prisons released...... Read more.
Accused Unable to Assert Right to Speedy Trial, Defense Claims – Judge Disagrees
By Julie McCaffrey WOODLAND, CA – This week in a Yolo County Superior Court, the defense argued...... Read more.
Brooklyn DA Office Clears Sheldon Thomas After Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for More Than 18 Years
By Julie McCaffrey BROOKLYN, NY – Sheldon Thomas, who spent more than 18 years behind bars because...... Read more.
The Muddy Waters of Alex Murdaugh, Convicted in Wife and Son’s Murders – Earlier, He Tried to Blame Passenger to Save Son in Fatal Boat Crash
By Julie McCaffrey COLLETON COUNTY, SC – Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and...... Read more.
Yolo County Judge Refuses to File Bail Bond Motion Requested by Defense
By Julie McCaffrey WOODLAND, CA – In a bail bond motion in Yolo County Superior Court this...... Read more.
Alameda County District Attorney Office Announces Creation of Mental Health Commission
By Julie McCaffrey ALAMEDA, CA – A District Attorney Mental Health Commission, a countywide group of citizens...... Read more.
Defense Asks for Suspended Sentence for Hardworking Father To-Be; Judge Agrees to ‘Alternative’ Sentencing
By Julie McCaffery WOODLAND, CA – The defense fought for a suspended sentence here in Yolo County...... Read more.