Jury Acquits Woman After Mental Health Crisis Led to Assault Charges and Eight Months in Jail
A jury in San Francisco County Superior Court acquitted a Black woman on all counts following a two-week trial stemming from an incident at the University of California,... Read more.
Prosecution Challenges Judge Overruling Objections during Defense Closing in Attempted Murder Trial
During the jury trial of the accused, the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments, with the judge overruling multiple objections from the prosecution,... Read more.
Pressure Mounts on Legislature to Address Abuse in California Women’s Prisons
Survivors and advocates delivered urgent testimony during a budget hearing to address allegations of abuse, retaliation and failed oversight inside California's... Read more.
Jury Acquits Man After 18 Months in Jail as Exculpatory DNA Evidence Sat Unreviewed in Police Sergeant’s Inbox
After spending 18 months in jail, a Black man was found not guilty of a 2024 stabbing and robbery case after exculpatory DNA evidence was found in the investigating... Read more.
Judge Intervenes in Plea Deal, Assists Prosecution in Restructuring Disposition in Drug Case
Judge Linda Clark granted an informal deferred entry of judgment for a man facing felony and misdemeanor drug-related charges, allowing him to enter a diversion... Read more.
Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Auto-Burglary Charge During Preliminary Hearing
Judge Lianne M. Dumas denied a motion to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, despite arguments highlighting the nonviolent nature of the accused's past criminal... Read more.
Court Watch: Visiting Judge Draws Scrutiny for Courtroom Remarks and Rulings at San Francisco Hall of Justice
Judge Scott Millington held the accused in the attempted murder case to all six counts, including attempted murder, while criticizing San Francisco in-custody policies... Read more.