Sophie Wentzell

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  • Sophie Wentzell

    Sophie Wentzell is a first-year student at the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in Political Science and Public Affairs and minoring in Community Engagement and Social Change. She is deeply interested in helping to confront the injustices that exist within our criminal justice system and is seeking a career in law to do exactly that. Specifically, she is passionate about researching racial disparities in life sentences and capital punishment. Outside of academics, Sophie enjoys spending time outside through surfing, hiking, skiing, and camping with friends.

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Breaking News, Civil Rights, Everyday Injustice, Sacramento Region

Sacramento County’s Response to Elder Financial Abuse Faces Scrutiny

by Sophie Wentzell 0
Sacramento County is experiencing a rise in elder financial abuse, with nearly 4,000 cases confirmed between 2019 and 2024, yet only 123 cases were referred to the... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Sentence Request Despite In-Custody Rehabilitation Efforts

by Sophie Wentzell 0
The defendant was arrested in September 2023, released in March 2024, and re-arrested in September 2024 for violating his probation, and was denied a 16-month sentence... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: Probation Recommends SCRAM Removal Due to Compliance, Judge Declines to Reconsider

by Sophie Wentzell, Audrey Sawyer 0
A woman facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including a 2023 DUI and two failures to appear, was ordered to wear a SCRAM device, which she has complied with for... Read more.