Robbery Victim Gives Emotional Impact Statement Sans Accused, at First a ‘No-Show’
By Nicole Mayer and Talia Kruger WOODLAND, CA – The victim of a robbery appeared at the…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Felony Sentencing Sends Man to Jail after Target Scuffle
By Kevin Barragan VENTURA, CA – Jeffery Ballard had a scheduled sentencing hearing in Ventura County Superior…
Mother of Woman Killed in Chino Prison Presented PowerPoint to Prison Officials to Help Prevent Inmate Domestic Abuse and Violence
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – It was a unique moment for…
Faith Groups Continue to Demand Permanent Solutions after Unwelcome Appeals Court Ruling
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – DACA supporters took a hit this week when the Fifth…
President Biden Announces Pardon for Those Convicted of Simple Federal Pot Possession, Noting ‘Fairness, Justice, Racial’ Reasons
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – In what many observers suggest is an attempt to fulfill…
ACLU, Others Begin Campaign to Discharge Fee Debts, Call Them ‘Hidden’ Taxes
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The “first national campaign to eliminate all fees in…
Judge Denies Prosecutor Request to Have Grand Theft Accused Released Only If ‘Tracked’
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – After Judge Tom Dyer was about to release the accused in…
Man Set for Trial for Felony Drug Possession and Allegedly Pointing Homemade Firearm at Officer
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Abraham Melendez Martinez is being charged here in Stanislaus County Superior…
Is San Francisco’s DA Waging a War on Drugs?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins, Supervisor Matt…
ACLU Files Lawsuit to Restore Abortion in Arizona
Special to the Vanguard Tucson, AZ – This week, an Arizona physician and the Arizona Medical Association…
Civil Rights Organizations Request ‘Alternatives’ to Reduce Incarceration at Crowded Atlanta City Jail
By Britney Cao and Wayne Chan ATLANTA, GA— More than 60 civil rights organizations—including the American Civil…
Growing Justice Initiative Gives Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Second Chance
By Perla Brito and Alexis Rios-Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Growing Justice will provide healthy food to the…
Judge Interrupts Assault Case after Cross-Examination Gets Heated, Instructs Defense Attorney How to Handle Distressed Witness
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In a Stanislaus County Superior Court preliminary examination last week involving…
Man Held to Answer at Trial for Three Counts of Assault with Firearm, Enhancements – Victim Testifies
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer this week held the…
Judge Tells Accused There’s ‘Too Much History’ to Reduce Felony Charge
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – The accused was charged on Jan. 23 of this year with…
Vanguard Honors Three Formerly Incarcerated Individuals at Vanguard Justice Awards
All three will be honored on October 13 in Sacramento. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online:…
Family of Sacramento Man Killed by Sheriff’s Deputy Calls for Accountability
“Then he had the audacity to handcuff my husband after he shot him,” wife says By Robert…
The Blossom Hill Killer’s Private Judge
After taking the life of an elderly married man and dearly loved father, Jennifer Higgins Bradanini…
Attorney Groups Urge Investigation of Committee Formed to Recall Los Angeles District Attorney for Fraud
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The Prosecutors Alliance of California, Courage California, and Initiate…
SF Public Defender Announces Jury Win for Man Who Acted in Self Defense, Criticizes Courts Again
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco prosecutors announced Sept. 8 they have dismissed…
