Congressional Representatives Bush and Cleaver Urge Missouri Governor to Grant Clemency to Death Row Inmate Kevin Johnson
By Daniella Dueñas and Caleigh Carlisle WASHINGTON, DC – Since Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01) assumed office in…
Prelim Hearing Ongoing: Judge Quips She ‘Does Not Know What Is Going on with Case’
By Leslie Acevedo MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing proceeded here in Stanislaus Superior Court this week,…
Man Disappointed When Judge Rejects Petition for Resentence, or Parole from Prison
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA- In a ruling that disappointed the accused in Yolo County Superior Court…
Midwest Innocence Project, Morgan Pilate LLC Urge Independent Accountability in Disgraced Detective’s Cases
By Ramneet Singh and Naya Wiezel KANSAS CITY, MO – The Midwest Innocence Project and Morgan Pilate…
After Emotional Statement, Man Pleading to Assault by Force Sentenced to 8 Years in State Prison
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I do find that your comments are sincere,” began Judge David…
Maryland State Attorney Sentencing Review Unit Achieves New Milestone
By Alyssa Eng BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that her Sentencing Review Unit has…
Bail Bond Company Rescinds Bail, Man Facing DUI Jailed on $50K Bail
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who didn’t have legal representation in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Missouri Law Bars Daughter, 19, from Witnessing Father’s Execution
By Paloma Sifuentes and Daniella Dueñas KANSAS CITY, MO – Corionsa “Khorry” Ramey is just 19, but…
Preliminary Hearing for Modesto Officer Who Shot and Killed 29-Year-Old Man
By Fatimah Patel and Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – Former Modesto Police Dept. Officer Joseph Lamantia’s…
Women Challenges DUI Arrest, but Judge Sends Case to Trial
By Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – A woman this past Tuesday filed a motion here in Yolo…
Oregon Governor Kate Brown Grants Pardons for Marijuana Offenses; 45,000 People Benefit, $14 Million in Fines Forgiven
By Michael McCutcheon and Rena Abdusalam SALEM, OR – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown this week announced a…
Judge Suspends Felony Fraud Prelim after Defense Charges Officers Failed to ‘Mirandize’ Accused
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court for a…
Commentary: Housing South of Russell Would Certainly Be Complicated, Even If It Makes Sense from a Planning Perspective
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – We received a lot of interesting feedback both…
Carson Concedes to Vaitla in Davis Council Race
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The results are still trickling in, but nothing…
Guest Commentary: The Club Q Shooting Took Trans Lives and Destabilized a Community
The shooting is a logical extension of politicians’ efforts to deny transgender people our safety, community, and…
SF Dramatically Increased Use of Pretrial Electronic Monitoring, New Report Finds
By Vanguard Staff San Francisco, CA – A new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab shows…
California Donor Table Celebrates Alameda County’s First Progressive and First Black District Attorney
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – The California Donor Table (CDT), a network of donors committed…
Tennessee Supreme Court Knocks Down Law Mandating Life Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Homicide
By Brinda Kalita KNOXVILLE, TN – The Supreme Court of Tennessee has ruled the state law requiring…
ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Settle Pole Surveillance Dispute with Concerns About Fourth Amendment Protections
By Daniella Espinoza WASHINGTON, DC – In the ongoing battle against fair usage of technology and how…
Defense Requests Bail in Homicide Case, Judge Sets It at $3.5 Million and Permits Accused to Travel Outside of County for Work
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey set the accused’s bail for $3.5 million in…