Philadelphia Resident Exonerated at Urging of District Attorney’s Office for 2006 Murder
By Kaveh Nasseri PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia resident David Sparks, convicted in 2008 of a murder for…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Who Am I?
by Jiles Wallace As I stared into the mirror, an obstacle appeared in front of me, but…
565 Mass Shootings in the US in 2023 – Calls for Immediate Gun Control
LEWISTON— According to the Gun Violence Archive, the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine marks the 565th…
Alameda District Attorney Announces New Probe into Death of Oakland Man Left for Days at Santa Rita Jail
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Wednesday officially announced her…
COMMENTARY: Letter from the Sonoma County Jail – The Transformative Power of Suffering
Wayne Hsiung being immediately taken into custody after the verdict EDITOR’S NOTE: Lawyer Wayne Hsiung was found…
Records Revealed: Photo Wish List for Local School Districts and Boards
By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi Public debates, concerning school board meetings and book bans, recently prompted…
Federal Courthouse in Sacramento Target of Large Protest Calling for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire – Congressmember’s Office Occupied
Credit: Jewish Voice for Peace By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The U.S. District Courthouse here…
Justin Gonzalez Talks about His Wrongful Conviction and His Retrial
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week a jury acquitted Justin Gonzalez of second degree murder…
Guest Commentary: Voting Rights for People Held in Jail
By Jasmine Ross Approximately half a million Americans are held in county jails and are eligible to vote, but…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Long Walk Home – The End of Innocence
By Ricky A. Ortega “My punishment for error is too great to carry…from your face I shall…
Sacramento County Taxpayers Contribute to $1.75 million Settlement in Lawsuit Claiming Deputies Committed ‘Elder Abuse’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The family of an elderly woman—now dead—has been paid $1.75…
Report: United States Cited for Multiple Human Rights Violations by United Nations
By Nikki Iyer, Riley Lehren-Chavez and Ebenezer Mamo GENEVA, CH – The United Nations recently called out…
Civil Rights Attorney Details Racist and Threatening Texts from San Jose Police Officer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA – Civil Rights Attorney Adante Pointer, representing Contra…
Malpractice Lawsuits Bring Scrutiny to Private Judges and Divorce Lawyers
By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi Former U.S. Marine, Richard Garcia, has faced a number of…
Sacramento DA Objects to ‘Too Lenient’ Plea Deal for Police Officer in Death of Motorcyclist
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said last week it…
Guest Commentary: White Supremacy Is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their…
San Jose Police Officer Texts ‘I Hate Black People’ – Leaves Force When More Racist Texts Found
By The Vanguard Staff SAN JOSE, CA – The San Jose police chief here told news media…
LOOKING BACK: Harmless Error – Is It Ever Really Harmless?
“The Constitution entitles a criminal defendant to a fair trial, not a perfect one.” By Jeffrey Deskovic…
Guest Commentary: Fernando Pujals – Pioneering Urban Renaissance and Mastering Placemaking
by Rodney Wrice In the ever-evolving landscape of urban transformation, a remarkable figure, Fernando Pujals, has emerged…
Organizations Demand Decriminalization of Marijuana in Letter to President Biden, Who Promised to Decriminalize ‘Pot’ When Running for President, They Claim
By Holly Werris WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly 40 organizations have called on President Joe Biden to fulfill…
