Felony Charge in Gun Self-Defense Case Reduced to Misdemeanor after Judge Learns Details
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA – Nicole Zapien’s felony firearm charge was reduced to a misdemeanor level…
Two Experts Testify in Grandfather’s Child Molestation Trial
By Darling Gonzalez and Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA- In somewhat detailed testimony, components of child sexual abuse…
Defense Attorney Hammers Officer on Stand to Discredit Police Report in Court Trial
By Alexa Kendell RIVERSIDE, CA – After Mikhiel Whitlock was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon—not…
Defendant on Trial for Allegedly Killing Man at a Gas Station; Witness Testimonies
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA— Three witness testimonies were heard here in Riverside County Superior Court Tuesday…
Married Couple Gets into Heated Dispute, Wife Asks for Restraining Order against Husband after He Allegedly Choked Her
By Alan Vargas RIVERSIDE, CA — Judge Kristi Hester granted the alleged victim of a domestic violence case the…
Protected Custody Inmate Goes to Trial After Spitting at Other Inmates on Detention Center Transportation Bus
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— During a preliminary hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court Wednesday, a…
Jury Trial Begins for Man Accused of Beating Wife at Motel 6
By Marilin Ayon and Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A Sheriff’s Deputy was questioned three times here…
Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion for Man Accused of Attempted Murder, Says Mental Illness Too Severe, Sets Trial
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant diagnosed with severe schizoaffective disorder was denied mental health…
Over Defense Attorney Objections, Defendant Pleads Guilty to Reduce Sentence by 5 Years
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— Despite the opposition by his public defender here Tuesday in Riverside County…
Judge Balances Defense Counsel Requests with Busy COVID-Struck Court Calendar
By Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant here—facing charges from 2019—attempted to speed up the process,…
Jury Finds Man Guilty after Hearing Compelling Testimonies during Vandalism Trial
By Anya Chen and Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – After allegedly kicking in a door and breaking…
District Attorney Claims – Judge Agrees – There Is Sufficient Evidence to Charge Defendant of Lewd Acts
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA—During a preliminary hearing held here in Riverside Superior Court Tuesday, District Attorney…
Trial Tuesday: Four Inmates Allegedly Beat Another Inmate…with Guitar, Mop and Cane
By Neha Malhi RIVERSIDE, CA – Ruben Gonzalez Ramirez, Manuel Barbosa, Angel Jose Lopez, and Anthony Alexander…
Man Claims He Broke into Home to Search for Dead Body; PD Requests Mental Health Diversion
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA — A man on Thursday came to Riverside County Superior Court for…
Two Defendants on Trial for Conspiracy, Carjacking, and Battery Allegations
BY JOHN ARCENO RIVERSIDE, CA — Defendants Jose Fermin Lopez and Michel Fernando Garcia-Zazueta are facing allegations…
Defense Charges Plea by Defendant ‘Tantamount to Life Sentence,’ Asks for Mercy – Judge Declines
By Sam Zou RIVERSIDE, CA – Defendant Beau Mike Burnette was sentenced here Wednesday in Riverside County…
Restaurant Owner on Trial for Child Molestation: Wednesday Testimony
By Angie Madrid and Michael Wheeler RIVERSIDE, CA — Nearly four years in the making, a jury…
Judge Dismisses Case after Alleged Victim Admits She Falsely Accused Ex-Boyfriend of Rape
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – In a case from a year ago August, a defendant’s ex-girlfriend…
Cop ‘Trained’ Defendant Evaded Deputies on Rooftops during Chase
By Neha Malhi and Alexander Ramirez INDIO, CA — Chance William Morris was charged here in Riverside…
DA Asks Judge for Felony Charges, but Not Willing to File Such Claims on Her Own
By Sam Zou RIVERSIDE, CA – Deputy District Attorney Ashley Loret asked the judge here in Riverside…
