Santa Monica Pays $3 Million to Women Slashed by Police Officer; Other Demonstrators Receive $2.3 Million
SANTA MONICA, CA – Two women slashed in the hand by a police officer as he was…
Healthy Families Coalition – Citing Dangers to School, Community – Urges Court to Proceed in Atlas Metals Criminal Case
By Yana Singhal LOS ANGELES, CA – The Healthy Families Coalition, alongside members the Board of…
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Assaulting Inmate, Falsifying Report in 2022
By Samia Gazi LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said last week…
New Report Separates Indigenous Migrants from ‘Hispanic/Latino’ Labels
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA – A preliminary report identifying the different indigenous migrant communities from…
Months After Murder of Los Angeles Criminal Justice Advocate Micheal Latt, Jameelah Michl Sentenced to State Prison for 35 Years to Life
By Enola Gueta LOS ANGELES, CA. — In a press release issued this week by the Los…
LAWSUIT: Video Purports to Show Pearl Jam, Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Run Over, Kill Man in LA Crosswalk
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram LOS ANGELES, CA– A lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles County Superior…
Pepper Spray Reportedly Still Used Daily in Los Angeles County Juvenile Halls, Despite Supervisors’ Orders
By Yana Singhal LOS ANGELES, CA – Although ordered by the county supervisors to stop, officers at…
Los Angeles DA Won’t Prosecute Man Attacking Gaza Anti-War Protestors at UCLA
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Claiming there was insufficient evidence, Los Angeles County District…
Stabbing Charges Dropped against 19-Year-Old Student after Self-Defense Claim
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES,CA — Charges against a USC student in the death of Xavier Cerf…
LA County Flunks Inspection Big Time – Deputies Watch Porn while Noose Hangs in Cell, Bugs Pour Out of Sinks
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Sybil Brand Men’s Jail inspectors here said they witnessed…
Immigration Tilt to Right Will Harm Most Vulnerable, Charges Immigrant Advocates
By Kapish Kalita LOS ANGELES, CA – One of the largest immigrant rights organizations in the U.S….
Los Angeles Judges Still Keeping People in Jail Pretrial Despite Court-Mandated ‘Humphrey’ Case, Groups Charge in Report
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles judges are “continuing to keep people detained…
LA TIMES: Thanks to Bail Industry, California Behind in Bail Reform as Illinois Setting Example on Eliminating Money Bail
By Jocelyn Lopez LOS ANGELES, CA – The elimination of money bail is a slow and inconsistent…
Court Rules against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ‘Knock and Arrest’ Tactics
By Connie Martinez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights has issued a statement…
California Supreme Court Restricts Conditions on Reasons for Detainment by Police
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Supreme Court’s ruling…
Union Takes Strike Authorization Vote after Members Attacked at UCLA Gaza Encampment
By Lily Rusk and Emeline Crowder LOS ANGELES, CA – A union whose members were among those…
COURT WATCH: Accused Cuffed in Court during Progress Report Hearing; Defense Argued against Revoking Previously Granted Mental Health Diversion
By Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES CA – This past Friday, in a progress report hearing in Los…
Innocence Project Attorney: Holding Law Enforcement Accountable – Agencies Must Update Eyewitness Identification Practices to Prevent False Convictions
By Kaylynn C. and Shaolien C. LOS ANGELES, CA – In an opinion piece published by the…
New Los Angeles Home Supports Women Post-Incarceration Aiming to Prevent Recidivism
LOS ANGELES, CA — Turning Point officially opened its newest installation of the Sisterhood Alliance for Freedom…
Study: Jail Deaths in California on Rise
LOS ANGELES, CA – Despite fewer individuals being arrested, the number of people dying in jail keeps…
