Madison Whittemore

Madison Whittemore is a rising junior at the University of California, Davis where she studies political science and psychology. After completing her undergraduate studies, Madison wants to go to law school and study criminal law while working to improve efforts for prison reform and representation for lower income citizens.

Articles by Madison

COURT WATCH: Pokémon Theft – Judge Calls Defense Request for Reduction from Felony to Misdemeanor ‘Close Call’

WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing for an accused man who is unhoused and going through…

COURT WATCH: Defense Issues in DUI Jury Trial, Including Non-Fluent Spanish-Speaking Police Officer, Incomplete Field Sobriety Tests

WOODLAND, CA – A jury trial for an accused man facing driving under the influence/DUI charges began…

COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Request for Release on Accused’s Own Recognizance Despite Ongoing Health Concerns

MODESTO, CA – In a hearing for a violation of probation case in the Stanislaus County Superior…

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Expands Reentry Pathways for Newly-Released People Looking for Quality Careers

By Kaylynn Chang NEW YORK, NY — The Center of Employment Opportunities revealed this week it is…

Community Advocates Stand in Solidarity with District Attorney Pamela Price’s Decision Not to Charge Children as Adults

By Madison Whittemore OAKLAND, CA – Dozens of community advocates stood on the steps of the René…

‘We Have the Generalists Leading the Generalists’ – UCD Law Professor Opines about Lack of Deep Expertise in Fields of Law at Supreme Court Level

By Madison Whittemore DAVIS, CA – In its third year of participating in a Racial Justice Speaker…

VANGUARD COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Expert Highlights ‘Disturbing Ignorance’ of Primary Forensic Pathologist in Wrongful Accusation of Murder Case

By Madison Whittemore (Editor’s note: The Clay case, and The Vanguard’s coverage of it, is part of…

COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Permanent Stay of Fines, Fees Despite Accused Facing Long Prison Sentences

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Katie De Anda requested the Court permanently stay…

COURT WATCH: Public Defender Raises Concerns about ‘Pattern’ of Probation Office Arrests Just Days before Court Dates

By Emeline Crowder and Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – There was a heated dispute last Friday in…

Attorney, Family Claims Manipulated Video Footage Reveals ‘Unjustified’ Shooting Death by Fresno Police; Victim’s Family Demands Release of Unedited Footage

By Jonathan Nunez and Madison Whittemore FRESNO, CA – Controversial body camera footage—the family said it was…

Competency Restored, Alleged Davis Stabber Anticipates February Preliminary Hearing

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A February preliminary hearing date has been set for alleged Davis…

COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Release for Homeless Man, Who’s Desperate to Visit Dying Brother

By Madison Whittemore MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Jeff Mangar denied the accused’s request…

COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Grieving Accused’s Request for Temporary Release to Attend Brother’s Funeral

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A Black man facing sentencing for vandalism, theft, and possession of…

District Attorneys Unite across Party Lines, Praise Georgia Supreme Court Decision to Dismiss Measure Designed to ‘Police’ DAs.

By Madison Whittemore DECATUR, GA – A lawsuit against a measure that would create a commission to…

COURT WATCH: Tense Arguments Sparked in Yolo Courtroom after Multiple Objections by Public Defender During Assault Prelim

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Yolo County Superior Court began Tuesday…

COURT WATCH: Yolo County Judge Allows Prosecution to Add New Infraction 4 Years after Original Charge, Defense Claims Accused Did Jail Time

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – After a heated debate in Yolo County Superior Court Monday over…