Sam Alcaraz

Sam is a third year at UCLA majoring in English and minoring in Film, Television, and Digital Media. His interests include journalism, reading about history, and advocating for children's rights. He plans to attend law school after undergrad, with hopes of one day working in criminal defense on juvenile delinquency cases.

Articles by Sam

The Guardian Shines Light on Sexual Assault Faced by Women Prisoners at Hands of Prison Staff

By Julie McCaffrey and Maeve Haggerty CHOWCHILLA, CA —Formerly incarcerated Nilda Palacios sat down with the Guardian…

Arizona Legislature Censures State Senator Wendy Rogers’ Threatening, Antisemitic and Hateful Comments – Asks Her to Resign

By Sam Alcaraz and Gracy Joslin PHOENIX, AZ – Last week in the Arizona Senate, white nationalist…

‘You Broke Me,’ Charges Victim in Court Confrontation with Accused, Who Gets Life in Prison for Lewd Acts

By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–During the sentencing Friday here in Riverside County Superior Court of John XXX,…

Defense Challenges Search Warrant – Investigator Fails to Keep Track of Reports in Murder Investigation

By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–The jury trial for Rodolfo Garcia is currently set to begin March 28,…

Former DA, Now Defender Disputes Man’s Attempted Murder Charge, Leading Judge to Reduce $1 Million Bail

By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–In a hearing to reduce bail for Jesus Garcia, private defense attorney Charles…