COURT WATCH: Lack of Translation, Other Misconduct Alleged in Trial
VAN NUYS, CA – After three weeks of trial over whether or not an accused man is…
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- Court Watch: San Francisco Court Reduces Assault Charges From Felony to MisdemeanorJudge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.
- Court Watch: Torrance Judge Denies Diversion for Improper Firearm Carry ChargesThe commissioner denied a judicial diversion request for an individual facing improper firearm carry charges in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing the individual's past violations of concealed carry laws and the LAPD's backlog in issuing permits.
- Finally, some good news — but we’re not quite to the finish line yet.The Vanguard, a small nonprofit newsroom, is in need of $15,000 to stay afloat and pay its dedicated staff, and donations of any amount can help bring them closer to stability and justice.
- Opinion: Tackling Housing Crisis Is Key to Reducing California’s Poverty RateCalifornia's high poverty rate is largely due to high housing costs, and addressing this by building more housing could be a necessary condition for solving the state's poverty problem.
- Opinion: Reisig’s Retreat from Mental Health Courts Reveals Prop. 36’s Punitive CoreYolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has paused referrals to mental health and addiction intervention courts in favor of a felony treatment scheme, revealing his true priorities of punishing over treatment.