Prosecution Aggressively Questions Accused during Cross-examination in Burglary, Robbery, DV Trial
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “So you’re saying you’re dumb and don’t remember what you pled…
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Senate Subcommittee Releases Report on Uncounted Deaths in America’s Prisons and Jails
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – A US Senate Subcommittee released a report Tuesday…
Syed’s Convictions Vacated after 23 Years in Prison – Prosecution Hid Evidence
By The Vanguard Staff BALTIMORE, MD — When a judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of Adnan…
Clemency Petition Filed on Behalf of Disabled Man on Oklahoma Death Row Claims Execution Would Be ‘Inhumane Spectacle’
By Leila Katibah & Wayne Chan OKLAHOMA CITY – “Mercilessly executing a man this disabled would be…
Emotional, Powerful Statement Marks Sentencing of Man for Officer Battery
By Citlalli Florez and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Charged with felony assault after an altercation with…
Judge Releases Repeat DUI Offender on Own Recognizance Despite Prosecution’s Claim Potential Threat to Public
By Audrey Sawyer and Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – In Ventura County Superior Court Monday, a repeat…
Monday Morning Thoughts: SF DA Says She Believes Her Policies Will Clean Up the Streets in a Few Months – But Why?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Brooke Jenkins has prioritized cleaning up open…
Advocates and Religious Groups Pressure CA Governor Newsom for Long Overdue Solitary Confinement Reform
By Daniella Espinoza SACRAMENTO, CA – A group of survivors of solitary confinement and faith leaders last…
‘No Room’ for Accused in State Hospital – Judge Postpones Hearing
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court last week, the accused appeared on…
Ventura Man Takes Plea Deal for Beating Woman with Metal Pipe – Victim Complains about Short 16-Year Sentence
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Ernesto Estrada accepted a plea deal here in Ventura County Superior…
Judge Rules 2-Hour Interview Not Good Enough to Defer Drug Charges – Accused Must Now Attend Drug Program after Judge Balks
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie M. Stephens ruled a man’s…
Looking Back: United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Part 1
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: In California, Mentally Ill Prisoners Deserve a Fair Parole Hearing
I have seen too many people denied parole because of complications with mental illness. By Marvin E….
STUDY: Court Electronic Monitoring Fees Vary Wildly Depending on the State
By Amy Berberyan NEW YORK, NY – In a report encompassing all 50 states of the United…
Judge Sets High Bail in Gun Possession Case Citing Danger to the Public
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— in Yolo County Superior Court this week, Deputy District Attorney Deanna Hays…
SF Public Defenders and Community Hold Mock Trial to Indict the Court for Violating Speedy Trial Rights Amid Crippling Backlog
Public Defenders filed motions for release for a dozen clients languishing in jail & a batch of…
Criminal Justice Partners Engage in Voter Education & Outreach
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – In partnership with the Yolo County Elections Office, the Yolo…
Guest Commentary: I’ve Changed Behind Bars, but I’m Not Promised a Second Chance
Restorative justice would help me give something back to help the people I’ve harmed, but the practice…
New Trial Requested after 20+ Years – Year-Long Investigation Reveals New Information
By Wayne Chan BALTIMORE, MD— Adnan Syed, convicted of murder in 1999, was sentenced to life plus…
Attorneys Confess Accused Disappeared from Radar in Vandalism Case
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “No, he doesn’t have any notice of today’s court date, but…
