Madison Whittemore

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  • Madison Whittemore is a senior at the University of California, Davis where she studies political science and professional writing. 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.

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Breaking News, Court Watch, Stanislaus

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...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Yolo County

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...... Read more.
Gavel with open book and scales on table
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

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...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Yolo County

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...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: District Attorney Opposes Judicial Diversion for Single Mother with No Money to Pay for Court-Ordered Class

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – “She has continued to make poor decisions that are at odds...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: Trial Proceeds for Unhoused Man, Who Was Tasered after Throwing ‘Twig’ at Police

By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A jury trial for an unhoused man charged with resisting arrest...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Yolo County

VANGUARD EXCLUSIVE: Innocent? Malinda Collins Tells Her Story for the First Time in Casa Del Sol Murder

By Madison Whittemore and Kristin Trent WOODLAND, CA – “I was in the wrong place at the...... Read more.
National Issues, Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Florida ICE Detainees Launch Hunger Strike Over Meager Food Portions 

By Madison Whittemore MACCLENNY, FL – Thanksgiving – when many people eat way more than they should...... Read more.
Breaking News

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...... Read more.
Breaking News

COURT WATCH: Deputy Public Defender in Shoplifting Jury Trial Argues Accused Mistreated by Loss Prevention Officer Based on Race 

By Nico Ludwig-Stock and Madison Whittenmore WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Roberto Villa argued his client,...... Read more.