Leslie Acevedo

Leslie Acevedo is a senior undergraduate student at California State University, Long Beach, majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice. She intends to pursue a Master's Degree in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice. She aspires to become a forensic investigator.

Articles by Leslie

Report: Homicide Rates at All-time Low in U.S. Cities Compared to Pre-Epidemic Increases

By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Major U.S. cities are seeing rapid decreases in homicides, coming…

Report: Homicide Rates at All-Time Low in U.S. Cities Compared to Pre-Epidemic Increases

By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Major U.S. cities are seeing rapid decreases in homicides, coming…

COURT WATCH: Defense Argues No Reasons to Keep Man in Jail – DDA, Judge Fear for Victim Safety, Bail at $20,000

By Leslie Acevedo WOODLAND, CA – A man was arraigned here in Yolo County Superior Court and…

Biden White House Commended for Release of ‘Alternatives, Rehabilitation, and Reentry Strategic Plan’

By Leslie Acevedo LOS ANGELES, CA – Fair and Just Prosecution Executive Director Miriam Krinsky commended the…

New Report Finds Restoring Voting Rights for People with Felony Conviction Can Improve Public Safety

By Leslie Acevedo WASHINGTON, DC – “Increasing Public Safety by Restoring Voting Rights,” released by the Sentencing…

Opinion Piece Suggests Longer Sentences and More Prisons Not a Solution for Crime in Southern States

By Leslie Acevedo ALBANY, NY – In an opinion piece in “The Crime Report” last week, Marc…

California Attorney General Joins Effort to Ask Supreme Court to Overturn Lower Court Ruling that Domestic Abusers Can Have Access to Guns

By Leslie Acevedo OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multi-state coalition last week…

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Texas Death Row Prisoner

By Leslie Acevedo WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas death…

COURT WATCH: Judge Puts Woman on Probation after Claim of Medical Issues

By Leslie Acevedo MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Valli Israels placed a woman this…

US Senators Urge U.S. Dept. of Justice to Investigate Expulsion of Young, Black Tennessee State Legislators

By Leslie Acevedo WASHINGTON, DC – Five U.S. senators Friday urged the Dept. of Justice to investigate…

LWOP Survivor Chryl Lamar Testifies at California Senate Public Safety Committee Urging Passage of Bill to Review Sentences

By Leslie Acevedo and Vaiva Utaraite SACRAMENTO, CA – A former prisoner sentenced to life without parole…

California Attorney General Files Enforcement Action against Los Angeles County for Illegal and Unsafe Conditions at County’s Juvenile Halls

By Leslie Acevedo OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week announced the California Dept….

COURT WATCH: Judge Splits Jail Requests, Sentences Man to 120 Days for DUI Despite Defense Claim of Steps Taken to Recovery, Prior Mental Health Issues, Physical Health

By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young sentenced a man…

Marshall Project Founder, NY Times Exec Suggests San Quentin State Prison Is Future of Prisons in U.S.

By Leslie Acevedo SAN QUENTIN, CA – San Quentin is the future of prisons in the U.S.,…

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Request to Reschedule Execution

By Leslie Acevedo PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona Supreme Court declined this week to reschedule an execution…

ACLU of Texas Appeals Convictions of Three People Protesting Confederate Statue Outside Courthouse

By Leslie Acevedo GAINESVILLE, TX – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the American Civil Liberties…

COURT WATCH: Judge Sentences 60-Year-Old Man with No Criminal History, Low Risk Assessment Score, to 210 Days in Ventura County Jail for Drunk Driving

By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young sentenced a 60-year-old…