THE VANGUARD Asks SF Courts to Allow Press Access to Courtroom Proceedings
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN FRANCISCO – THE VANGUARD – similar to consumer groups…
After Long Battle, Public Defender Successfully Secures Release of Transgender Client from ICE Detention
(From Press Release – SF Public Defender) – Yesterday, the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office secured the…
CA ICE Centers Sued over COVID-19 Threat; Court Asked to Immediately Release 400+ Immigrant Detainees
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN FRANCISCO – ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detainee centers…
San Francisco to Close County Jail 4
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO — Legislation introduced by Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer to the Board of…
SF Public Defenders Calls Zero Bail a Critical Tool to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in Jails
Today’s Emergency Bail Schedule implementation means people should be released from jails throughout the state starting at…
Federal Judge Orders ICE to Release Four Detained Immigrants
A federal judge has ordered the release of four immigrants detained in two ICE detention centers in…
Transitioning into the Electronic Court System
By Nancy Martinez What will be the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 on the national criminal justice system?…
SF Public Defender Calls for the Release of Eligible Youth in Juvenile Detention Facilities
By Julietta Bisharyan SAN FRANCISCO –– To ensure that the incarcerated people in San Francisco’s juvenile detention…
SF District Attorney and Public Defender Unite to Release Incarcerated People Amidst COVID-19
By Lea Barrios SAN FRANCISCO–To prevent the spread of COVID-19, representatives from the San Francisco District Attorney’s…
San Francisco Judge Orders ‘Video Conferencing’ for Foster Youth Visits – Advocates Say Should be Policy Statewide During COVID-19 Crisis
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SAN FRANCISCO – The COVID-19 inspired “stay at home” order in…
DUI Jury Trial Closing Statements
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO- A woman was charged with two counts of driving under the influence…
Jury Acquits Mother Charged with DUI after Fleeing Domestic Abuse
(From Press Release – SF PD’s Office) — Yesterday, a jury found Liz Anaya, 31, not guilty…
Closing Arguments Delivered in Trial Concerning 7 Restraining Order Violations
Man Charged With 7 Restraining Order Violations Sees Beginning of Closing Arguments By Danielle Silva SAN FRANCISCO…
Man Who Served 11 Years for Second-Degree Murder Will Be Released This May
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO – With both the defendant’s family members and the victim’s dad present…
Public Defender Mano Raju and DA Chesa Boudin Condemn ICE Arrest outside SF Criminal Court
(From SF PD and SF DA press release) — On election day, Tuesday, March 3, federal immigration…
Defense Argues Lack of Police Investigation in Domestic Violence Trial
By Danielle Silva SAN FRANCISCO – The prosecution and the defense began their closing arguments in a…
Was Woman Raped When She Was Unconscious? Jury Has to Decide
By David Greenwald and Manuel Espinoza SAN FRANCISCO – “Can you see her?” Assistant DA Lailah Morris…
Complaining Witness and Her Boyfriend Testify In Rape Case
By Caleb Mathews SAN FRANCISCO–Arguments for the trial of Enrique Saucedo-Zapeda proceeded as Judge Caffese and the…
Two of Three Co-Defendants Released in Robbery and Manslaughter Trial
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO- On Feb. 28, 2020, the final sentences for three co-defendants originally charged…
Resentencing and Release Approved for Previously Convicted Felony Murderer
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO- On Feb. 21, 2020, at 850 Bryant St. in Department 25, a…
