Letter: SF Public Defender Opposes Police Staffing Plan
Dear Supervisors Dorsey, Walton, and Safai: On Monday during the Rules Committee meeting, you will vote on…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Family Called Authorities to Help Teacher in ‘Mental Health Crisis’ after ‘Racist Aggressions’ – She Was Jailed Instead
By Crescenzo Vellucci Jr. The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Chapter of the…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: My Story
By Reco Daniels My name is Reco Mareese Daniels and I am serving an initial sentence of…
Cash Bail Reform in Los Angeles Proving Very Difficult to Put into Place
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – It turns out the long awaited cash bail reform…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: JDP Collaborates with Brother 2 Brother to Mentor Youth
by Jesse Carson “You’re not here for being bad or wrong,” says a young man in prison…
Fair And Just Prosecution Executive Director Makes Statement on Los Angeles Cash Bail Reforms
By Kayla Meraz and Julie McCaffrey LOS ANGELES, CA — A landmark new bail system known as…
Sacramento Police Mistake 8-Year-Old Kid as Suspect, Draw Guns on Stopped Car with Pregnant Mom
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento police officers admit they made a “mistake” when they…
Guest Commentary: Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how. By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta and…
Is Your Child’s Attorney a Crook?
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Valerie Houghton was facing criminal prosecution for securities fraud related to…
LOOKING BACK: Habeas Corpus – Now More Than Ever
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Biden Federal Judge Picks Are Not Prosecutors or Corporate Lawyers
By The Vanguard Staff ATLANTA, GA – Former ACLU attorney Nancy Abudu, just recently confirmed to the…
California Attorney General Files Amicus Brief Backing Koi Nation in Dispute with City of Clearlake
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – The Lake County Superior Court late last week granted the…
Judge Shot and Killed Hours after Stripping Father of Custody in Divorce Case
by Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Hours after his ex-wife was awarded full care, control and custody…
Los Angeles Cop Claims Subjected to Physical, Sexual Abuse by LAPD Officers on Football Team
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles Police Department detective—described only as DOE…
Capitol Police Officer Pleads Guilty to ‘Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law’ – Faces 10 Years in Prison
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – Thomas Smith—a now former U.S. Capitol Police officer—this week pleaded…
Innocence Project Attorney Appointed Judge in Nevada County
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom appointed Alissa Bjerkhoel, of San Diego County, to…
Homeless Battles – City of Sacramento Asks Superior Court to Toss County DA’s Homeless Lawsuit, Calling It ‘Deeply Flawed, Unsound’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The city of Sacramento and the…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: My Story
By Angel Diaz To the reader: I am sharing my story with you in the hopes that…
UN Human Rights Body Holds US Accountable For Violations of Civil and Political Rights Treaty
Special to the Vanguard Geneva – For the first time in nine years, the United Nations Human…
‘Race-Based Misconduct’ by Prosecutor Led to Long Legal Saga for Man Nearly Beaten to Death by Police
By The Vanguard Staff EPHRATA, WA – An “almost-seven-year legal saga,” according to the Seattle Times, ended…
