In-Depth Scientific Study by The Lancet Finds a Staggering Number of Unreported Deaths Resulting From U.S. Police Violence
By Noe Herrera UNITED KINGDOM – A new study published by a longtime British medical journal Saturday…
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Citing a Lifetime of Abuse, John Grant Seeks Clemency Before His October 28 Execution Date
Special to the Vanguard Oklahoma City, OK – Seven years ago Oklahoma brutally and horrifically botched the…
Guest Commentary: Prosecutors Used Rap Lyrics as Evidence in a Murder Trial; That’s Racial Bias
By Chessie Thacher Rap lyrics are protected free speech under the First Amendment. But all too often…
Private Appeal Turned Public, Former Gov. Bob Holden Urges Gov. Parson to Stay Ernest Johnson’s Missouri Execution This Tuesday
By Gina Kim and Joshua Cenzano JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Twenty men were executed during former Gov….
Gov. Newsom Signs Police Reform Bill Establishing Guidelines for Cops to Intervene in Excessive Force Cases
By Amy Berberyan SACRAMENTO, CA – The murder of George Floyd on May 20, 2020, occurred during…
My View: DA Attacks Zero Bail, then Absurdly Incarcerates Man for 23 Years for Nonviolent Drug Offense
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – For months the Vanguard has pointed out that…
SF District Attorney Hosts Summit that Centers Survivors of Domestic Violence in Poignant Conversation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco – It was a different conversation than we often…
More Funding, Conversations Needed When It Comes to Domestic Violence
by Leonard Brown Following protests in Los Angeles, sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the mayor…
Reporter Triggers Domestic Violence Survivor at Survivor’s Event, Demanding Interview of SF DA Boudin
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was supposed to be a…
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Police Decertification Bill into Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – Forty-six states prior to California had a…
And Then There Were Two: Legal Counsel for Last Two Immigrants Held by ICE in Yuba County Jail Tell Court Migrants’ Detention Unlawful
The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO/MARYSVILLE, CA — The Yuba County Jail in Marysville – a “horrible” facility…
Democratic and GOP Political Leaders Urge President Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences
By Clarissa Rios and Sophia Barberini WASHINGTON DC – Former Democratic U.S. Senator of Wisconsin Russ Feingold…
Guest Commentary: Our Leaders Have the Power to Decarcerate and Save Lives, but Where Is the Will?
Reducing jail, prison, and detention center populations is a critical means of fighting the spread of COVID-19….
Fair and Justice Prosecution Responds to FBI 2020 Crime Report, Encourages Prosecutors to ‘Promote Public Safety’ Using New Methods
By Mary Gordon & Eric Rodriguez LOS ANGELES, CA – Executive Director of Fair and Justice Prosecution…
Gov Newsom Urged to Support Measure Protecting Reporters from Police in the Streets
By Mary Magana SACRAMENTO, CA – Reporters have been arrested and even injured at the hands of…
Dept. of Justice Report Suggests SF DA Boudin’s Prosecution Tactics Working to Reduce Crime Rates
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Amidst the Republican-led recall effort of San Francisco District Attorney…
House Overwhelming Passes the ‘EQUAL’ Act Which Would End Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – In a week where bipartisanship in Washington appeared…
Letter: Crime Survivors’ and Advocates’ Support for the Proposed Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Prosecution
Dear President Biden: We, the undersigned, include crime survivors, victim assistance professionals, and allied providers who are…
Open Letter: Alabama Board of Pardons, Re: Christopher Revis
by Stephan A. Cooper, Esq. Dear Honorable Board Members: I write on behalf of my former client,…
Chesa Boudin Files 7 Felony Charges Against O’Sean Garcia in Racially Motivated Offenses
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Tuesday the filing…
