First of Two Chesa Boudin Recall Campaigns Fails to Get Enough Verified Signatures, Begs Pressing Questions about Remaining Effort
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Officials here announced that the first effort to recall San…
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Criminal Justice Leaders Call for Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Prosecution
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – During the Obama administration, the Department of Justice…
Philly Study Links Eviction to Burglary, Robbery and Homicide
By Carson Eschen PHILADELPHIA, PA – A recent study discovered that eviction rates have a direct correlation…
Inadequate Data Collection is Slowing Down Criminal Justice Reform
By Genesis Guzman ROCHESTER, NY – The fight for a reform in the criminal justice system…
Family Still Wants Answers and Police to Come Clean on Shooting Death by Police of Augustine Morales
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The video released in November shows the shooting…
Former Philly Detectives Involved in Wrongful Conviction of Anthony Wright, Charged After Grand Jury Investigation
By Elizabeth Garabedian PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner late last Friday issued a statement addressing…
DA Boudin Files 33 Charges against Man Targeting Chinese-Owned Businesses
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced the filing Monday…
Prison Term Modified by Appeals Court to Strike One Year – Defendant Now Looking at ‘Just’ 15 Years to Life, and 1 Additional Year
By Eva Smolen AMADOR, CA – Every little bit helps. An appeals court last week made a…
CA Supreme Court Rules Proposition 64 Does Not Make Possessing Pot in Prison Legal
By Neha Malhi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The article “Weed Still Illegal in Prison” by Nick Woodall…
Compton City Councilmember Charged with Election Fraud
By Stacie Guevara LOS ANGELES, CA – Compton City Councilmember Isaac Galvan and five others were charged…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 120: Cesar McDowell Turns His Life Around at San Quentin
Cesar McDowell chronicles his journey from San Quentin to becoming, while still incarcerated, the co-founder and CEO…
San Quentin Declares Another Outbreak After Four Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19
By Joe Garcia San Quentin State Prison is experiencing a new COVID-19 outbreak after four incarcerated men…
Price’s Candidacy for Alameda DA Gains Endorsement from 70s Icon Angela Davis
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – Pamela Price is running for the open Alameda District Attorney seat. …
Philly District Attorney Files 6 Motions Holding Police Dept in Contempt of Court for Not Providing Officer Info
By Carson Eschen PHILADELPHIA, PA – In an unprecedented move, six motions to hold the Philadelphia Police…
Appeals Court Orders Superior Court to ‘Readdress’ Competency of Lawyer Convicted of Killing Husband
By Anna Zheng RIVERSIDE – The U.S. Court of Appeal in the California 4th District, Division 2…
Sunday Commentary: COVID Not Shootings Biggest Danger to Police – and Yet They Refuse to Protect Themselves
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor We have heard and criticized the notion that “Blue Lives Matter”…
Looking Back: Selwyn Days Round 3
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
CA Lawmaker Introduces National Justice Reform Bills to Benefit Juveniles in Court System
By Carson Eschen WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) introduced several new justice reform…
LA County Board of Supervisors Approves $187.7 Million for Community Public Safety Investments
By Maia Surendra LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed measures…
My View: New Social Media Campaign against Daniel Marsh Raises a Number of Troubling Questions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – There is no doubt, the crime that occurred…
