Court Watch: Man Held for Trial on Felony Meth Charges in Orange County
Judge Whitney L. Bokosky ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold a man for trial on felony methamphetamine possession and related charges, after a preliminary... Read more.
Court Watch: DUI Trial Hinges on Inconsistent Blood Alcohol Content Readings
After hearing closing arguments, a jury in Orange County Superior Court began deliberations to determine if the accused was driving while mentally impaired and with... Read more.
Court Watch: Orange County Residents Serve Time for Unlawful Camping
Commissioner Joseph Dane sentenced several individuals to serve time for unlawful camping, while studies show that criminalizing homelessness is costly to taxpayers... Read more.
Court Watch: Jury Deliberates in Santa Ana Assault Case with Conflicting Testimonies
A jury in Santa Ana is deliberating whether the accused is guilty of simple assault and battery after a security guard reported being attacked while attempting to... Read more.
California Offers Somali Hate Crime Resources after Childcare Provider Harassment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that hate crime resources are now available in Somali, following reports of harassment, stalking and intimidation... Read more.
Alabama Governor Urged to Grant Clemency to Charles Burton Ahead of Execution
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is being urged to grant clemency to 75-year-old death row inmate Charles "Sonny" Burton, who did not kill anyone, before his scheduled... Read more.
Local Police Involvement in ICE Operations Surges 950% under Trump
The number of law enforcement agencies participating in ICE operations has increased nearly 950% during the first year of President Trump's second term, with 1,168... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Sets $5,000 Bail for Man Who Says He Cannot Pay
A judge in Orange County set $5,000 bail for a man who has been in jail for seven months, raising questions about the fairness of cash bail in the court system.... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Weighs Treatment, Relapse and Reintegration in Substance Use Disorder Cases
Judge Richard Pacheco heard multiple cases involving people struggling with substance use disorder, highlighting the challenges courts face in balancing accountability,... Read more.
Human Rights Watch Urges Congress to Reform DHS Amid Alleged Abuses
Congress has delayed funding for the Department of Homeland Security, providing an opportunity to impose meaningful oversight and reforms amid public outrage over... Read more.