Federal Education Cuts Threaten Special Education Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Education is facing staff reductions, regulatory rollbacks, and a political agenda that is undermining its ability to enforce federal disability... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Sets Bail Too High on Purpose as a Means of Detention
Judge Charles Crompton set bail at $200,000 for the accused, despite the request of Deputy Public Defender Charlie Dixon to reduce it due to the accused's financial... Read more.
Simmrin Law Study Reveals Harshest States for Drug Trafficking Sentences—Wyoming Stands Out
A study by Simmrin Law found that Wyoming handed down the harshest average sentence for drug trafficking offenses, raising questions about systemic inequities in... Read more.
Forensic Analyst’s Testimony Sparks Debate over Reliability of Digital Evidence in Dominguez Case
Carlos Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with testimony from eight witnesses including law enforcement personnel, a paramedic, a forensic systems analyst,... Read more.
Governor Newsom’s Grant Program Results in 14,000 Retail Crime Cases for Prosecution
Governor Gavin Newsom's community grant program has led to over 14,000 cases of retail crime being referred to district attorneys' offices for prosecution, and has... Read more.
ACLU of New Jersey Files Lawsuit to Protect Rutgers Students from Deportation
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ- Six Rutgers University students, including five international students and one a recent graduate, have...... Read more.
North Carolina Senate Proposes to Eliminate Innocence Inquiry Commission
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — The North Carolina Senate has proposed to eliminate the Innocence Inquiry Commission, which was...... Read more.
Judge Denies Motion to Delay Trial of Carlos Dominguez in Davis Stabbing Case
WOODLAND, CA- A Yolo County Superior Court judge Tuesday denied a prosecution motion to postpone the upcoming...... Read more.
Randy Poindexter’s Solitary Confinement Exposes the Harsh Realities of Death Row
CHARLESTON, S.C. – In Death Penalty News this month, Randy Poindexter describes his experience with solitary confinement...... Read more.
Davis ‘Serial Stabber’ Trial Faces Delay as Prosecution Requests More Preparation Time
Carlos Dominguez, accused of being a Davis "serial stabber", had an early disposition conference in Yolo County Superior Court where the prosecution requested a... Read more.