Matthew Torres

Matthew Torres is a fourth year Criminal Justice major at California State University, Sacramento expecting to graduate in Spring 2022. After graduation he will be continuing his studies in law school.

Articles by Matthew

Judge Rules Felonies Remain in Case Where Suspected Shoplifter Attacked Raley’s Security with Knives

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court this week featured…

Victim Recounts Experiences in Violation of Protection Order Hearing

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The victim of domestic abuse testified here in Yolo County Superior…

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón Promises to Make Communities Safer through Crime Prevention, Not Over-Criminalization

By Matthew Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – During his recent town hall on violent crime, Los Angeles…

Witness Testimony Concludes in Misdemeanor Drunk Driving Trial

By Matthew Torres and Tori Gacutan WOODLAND, CA – The evidence portion of a drunk driving misdemeanor…

Man Facing Major Firearms Charges Called Significant Public Safety Risk, Denied Pretrial Release

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s request for pretrial release on his own recognizance…

Sentencing Project Finds LGBTQ+ People – Especially if They Are Black – Over-Represented in Incarcerated Population

By Matthew Torres WASHINGTON, DC – The Sentencing Project has released a report examining the criminalization of…

Jury Swiftly Returns Guilty Verdict in Sex Crimes with Minor Trial

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – In just a few short hours, the jury concluded its deliberations…

Conflicting Testimony between Victim and Peace Officer in Prelim

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The testimony of the alleged victim and a police officer conflicted…

Despite TX School Shooting Deaths, U.S. Senate Fails to Advance Domestic Terrorism Bill over GOP Opposition

By Matthew Torres and Hannah Adams WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate late this past week failed to…

Biden Signs Executive Order for National Police Accountability after Legislation Fails

By Matthew Torres and Eliza Hernandez WASHINGTON, DC –An executive order was signed Wednesday by President Joe…

Preliminary Hearing for Man Who Allegedly Struck Ex-Girlfriend in Face Multiple Times

By Matthew Torres & Eliza Hernandez WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s preliminary hearing began Wednesday in Yolo…

Two People in Burglary Case Also Facing Conspiracy Charges

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The preliminary hearing for two accused was in Yolo County Superior…

Jury Trial Proceeds in Murder of Two Missing Teens From 2016; Witness Details ‘Perkins Agent’ Operation

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The long-running jury trial reconvened Tuesday for Jesus Campos and Chandale…

JusticeLA Calls for Cuts to Sheriff’s Public Relations Budget, Accountability for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

By Matthew Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – JusticeLA is calling on the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors…

Man Allegedly Tossed Cement Block through Truck Window – Bail $11,000 for ‘Public Protection’ Over Defense Objections that Accused Has No $$

By Kate Hsu and Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – Despite Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez requested reduced…

Unhoused Man Found Guilty After He Admits Intentionally Violating Probation to Avoid Harsh Winter Conditions

By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – After a day of deliberation here in Yolo County Superior Court,…