Deals Offered – One Over Initial Protest of Accused
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – It was a busy day here in one Ventura County Superior…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Looking Back: The Case of Freddie Peacock
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price Endorsed by UAW Western States for Alameda County District Attorney Race
By Naya Wiezel OAKLAND, CA – Civil Right Attorney Pamela Price has been endorsed by UAW (United…
Mock Trial Protest Held to Highlight SF Court’s Violation of Speedy Trial Provision of Constitution Amid Crippling Backlog
By Kacie Williams SAN FRANCISCO, CA – At a Hall of Justice courthouse protest last month, the…
Victim Expresses Sympathy and Advocates for Accused – Judge Refuses to Release Man
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— In Yolo County Superior Court last week, the alleged victim of assault…
Defense Questions Victim’s Decision Not to Call for Help Immediately – Judge Still Sets Trial in Battery Case
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – After a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus Superior Court last week—featuring…
Governor Signs Ash Kalra’s Seminal Racial Justice Act for All
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Late on Thursday, Governor Newsom signed into law,…
New Law Would Mandate Screening Police Candidates to See If They ‘Participated’ in ‘Hate Groups’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation was signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
CA Governor Vetoes ‘Mandela Act’ to Limit Solitary Confinement, ‘Torture of Black and Brown People’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Opponents of solitary confinement said late this week it’s “disappointing”…
Big Criminal Record Equals $420K Bail, Judge Decides – Man Charged with Murder Pleads Not Guilty, Jury Trial Late October
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Tony Ronald Santiago pleaded not guilty to a long list of…
After Prosecutor Claims Suspect Has ‘Funds,’ and Despite Letter from Accused’s Son, Judge Issues No Bail Warrant for Violation of Court Order
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – After the prosecutor said Michael Der Bagdasarian should be jailed…
Dr. Tecoy Porter to Speak at the 2022 Vanguard Justice Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online: http://tiny.cc/vanguard_2022 Sacramento, CA – Dr. Tecoy Porter, Senior Pastor at…
DA Jenkins Announced Policy to Seek Pre-Trial Detention for Suspected Drug Dealers
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Appointed SF DA Brooke Jenkins continues to…
Hamasaki Receives the Unanimous Endorsement of the SF Democratic Party
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – In a development that stunned even supporters…
OAKLAND MEASURE URGES ‘REIMAGINE’ of Youth Justice System; Vote Next Week
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – A resolution urging Alameda County to “Reimagine its Youth Justice…
Philly District Attorney Knocks GOP Effort to Remove Him from Office
By The Vanguard Staff PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Thursday said the GOP-led effort…
Man Charged with Felony Denied No Bail Pretrial Release by Ventura County Judge
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez VENTURA, CA – Gabriel Armando Mendoza pleaded not guilty here in Ventura County Superior…
Man Allegedly Throws Ex-Girlfriend Across Room in Front of Child – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Trial, but Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus County Superior Court in…
Powerful Statement Given by Brave Witness in Domestic Violence Case Before Sentencing – Judge Still Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – What initially was scheduled as a pre-hearing conference became a plea…
Commentary: Family Policing Can Kill – Desperation and Flight from Foster Care and Child Support Services
by Michelle D. Chan Guest Commentary: Oppression is defined as the state of prolonged cruel and unjust…
