Discussion After Landmark Case: People v. Strong, Helps Those Accused of Felony Murder
By Daniella Espinoza SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Supreme Court in August ruled that “some special…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Glossip Lawyers File 2nd Petition to Oklahoma Appeals Court Asserting Evidence of Informant’s Efforts to Recant Were Withheld from Glossip Attorneys
By Rena Abdusalam OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Lawyers for death row inmate Richard Glossip filed a Brady…
Woman Allegedly Bites Ear of Five-year-old Child, Pinches Genital Area – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Child Abuse Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Larissa Jones presented evidence in Stanislaus County Superior…
Commentary: Jenkins Says She Wants the Drug Dealers to Disappear – But That Is More Magical Thinking than Practical Policy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – The article title caught my eye –…
Guest Commentary: What a Dying Mouse Taught Me about the Death Penalty
I thought about compassionately ending a mouse’s life. Then I realized I didn’t want that decision on…
CA Department of Justice – Already Investigating LA Sheriff – Will Assume Responsibility for LA Sheriff Probe of Peace Over Violence Contracts
By Ava Schwartzapfel OAKLAND, CA — CA Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed this week the California Department…
Cleveland Police Practices Continue to Be ‘Alarming’ and “Disturbing’ Even After Consent Decree, Charges Federal Monitor
By The Vanguard Staff CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland employs new officers who couldn’t pass background checks with…
Judge Orders Woman Charged with Possession of Knife and Drugs to Stay Away from UC Davis
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— In Yolo County Superior Court this week, Judge David Reed released a…
Judge Denies Motion to Separate Murder, Adult Store Robbery Jury Trials for ‘Judicial Economy’ After Defense Asks Judge to ‘Educate’ Them
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – “Educate me on the relevance between the burglary of a…
Federal Judge Rejects Attempt to Throw Out Suit against LAPD Officer Who Ran Over Protestor
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – A federal judge declined to grant summary…
Man Chased by Armed Merced Police Officer in Own Yard
By Robert J Hansen A Merced man standing was in his front yard then began to run…
Guest Commentary: Life without Parole Is America’s Hidden Death Penalty
The 18-year-old who committed his horrible crime is dead. I’m now a 40-year-old seeking redemption by Brandon…
SF Public Defender Again Recounts SF Superior Court Failure – Man Jailed for 5 Years without Trial Finally Wins Freedom after Jury Acquittal
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In what the San Francisco Public Defender Office charges…
Victim in Alleged Domestic Violence Case Denies Injuries; Prosecution Claims It’s Common, Judge Still Sets Arraignment
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
‘That’s Appalling,’ Judge Responds to Lack of Notary Services in Federal Prison System
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, the accused faced a…
Defense Argues Recommended Sentence Would Deeply Burden the Family Unit – Judge Imposes It Anyway
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I think a significant time in custody is going to pose…
The 2022 Vanguard Justice Awards Gala
The 2022 Vanguard Justice Awards Gala October 13, 2022 @ 6 pm to 8 pm The Bank…
Philly DA Krasner Not Alone Among Progressive Prosecutors Fighting GOP Attacks
‘Gun crime in Philadelphia is an unbelievable problem and I get it, but I don’t know of…
Federal Judge Orders LA County to Address Conditions and Overcrowding in Jail Booking Facilities
By Naya Wiezel and Alexis Rios-Jimenez LOS ANGELES – The American Civil Liberties Committee Tuesday praised U.S….
SF Supervisors, Despite Opposition from Civil Rights Groups, Approve SF Police Use of Thousands of ‘Spy’ Cameras
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors late Tuesday voted…
