Investigator Questioned during Assault with a Gang Enhancement Hearing
By Alexandra Cline SACRAMENTO, CA. – At least 30 exhibits of evidence were used in court to…
Guest Commentary: Recipe for Disaster – ‘Unmasking’ Yuba County Jail’s Response to COVID-19
By Rhonda Ríos Kravitz and Kalin Kipling-Mojaddedi As communities worldwide fight to contain a pandemic that has…
Several Men Were Deemed Public Threats to Alleged Victims of Their Crimes and the Public
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO, Ca. – During virtual court arraignments, several men’s bail amounts have been deemed…
Strongly Contested Preliminary Hearing in Drug, Child Endangerment Case Ends with Both Defendants Losing
By Alexandra Cline SACRAMENTO, CA. – It was a strongly contested preliminary hearing here in live-streamed Zoom…
No-Shows in Sacramento Court Create Delays in Justice System
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – Despite the newly instated live-stream hearings, some defendants are still unable to…
District Attorney Brings Up Victim Impact Statements during Live Court Hearings
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO, Ca. – During one defendant’s sentencing in the Sacramento County Superior Court, the…
Netflix’s The Innocence Files: Arrest, Convict, Move on to the Next
By Nancy Martinez The final segment of Netflix’s The Innocence Files spotlights yet another major cause of…
Sacramento Superior Court Moves to Try Co-Defendant Grocery Outlet Robbery
By Ally Cline SACRAMENTO – On April 21, the Sacramento County Superior Court found that the prosecution…
Man Self-Sabotages Case, Gets $1 Million Bail for Entering a Residential Home and for His Behavior in Court
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO-A man charged with burglary proclaimed his innocence and repeatedly spoke over the judge…
Man Repeatedly Calls Complaining Witness’ Testimony ‘Lies!’ as He Is Charged with Battery of a Stranger
By Armando Alonzo SACRAMENTO – A man charged with a violation of a misdemeanor for battery and…
EXCLUSIVE: Is COVID-19 Lurking in Sacramento Jails?
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – Is COVID-19 lurking inside Sacramento County’s two jails?…
Two Men Denied $0 Bail Due to Protective Orders
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO- Two men did not receive $0 bail due to protective order violations, with…
Sacramento Courtroom Sets Reduced Bails with One $0 Bail Case
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – In the Sacramento County Superior Court, defense attorneys argue for bail reductions,…
My View: Disgraced Forensic Dentist Goes on the Attack on Innocence Files
The Netflix series, the Innocence Files, tracks three stories over nine episodes. The first three focus on…
Public Defender Pleading Uses Experts, COVID-19 Threat to Justify Release of Non-Violent Inmates on Zero Bail
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – Not one, but several Sacramento Superior Court judges…
Yuba County ICE Car Protest Called ‘Essential’ Activity Amid COVID-19 Fears
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief MARYSVILLE – Nearly 50 “socially-distanced” vehicles from throughout Northern California…
Witness Recants but Man with COVID-19 Symptoms Still Held on Felony Counts
By Stefanie Young and Alexandra Cline SACRAMENTO – Despite the victim of a domestic violence complaint recanting…
$0 Bail Contested for Two Cases Considered ‘Public Safety Risks’
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO, CA – Several arraignments ended with the defendant’s bail set to $0 with…
Sacramento Judge Schedules Releases for the Majority of Incarcerated People over Zoom Court Hearings
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – With the switch to virtual courtrooms, the Sacramento County Superior Court has…
Some Sac Jail Detainees Targeted for ‘No Bail’ Release May Be Held After All
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office isn’t going…
