LA District Attorney Announces Felony Arson Charges Amid Raging LA Fires
WEST COVINA, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman late last week announced felony charges…
Lawsuit Claims Not Allowing Those Convicted of Felonies to Vote Violates Virginia’s Readmission Act, Leading to Excessive Disenfranchisement
By Citlalli Florez and Ximena Cesa RICHMOND, VA – Filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” this week, “Today Protect…
Everyday Injustice Episode 184: Wrongful Conviction for a Crime That Never Happened
This week on Everyday Injustice, Jessica Henry talks about people who are convicted of crimes that never…
Flurry of Eyewitnesses Testify Tuesday in Trial of Man Accused of Setting Fire Near Busy Freeway
By Brinda Kalita VENTURA, CA- The jury trial of Jorge Flores began Tuesday here in Ventura County…
Jury Begins Deliberation in Arson Trial for Homeless Man
By Brinda Kalita and Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The arson trial for the accused wrapped up…
Firefighters Testify in Arson Trial of Yolo Unhoused Man
By Isabelle Brady and Haoming Yang WOODLAND, CA–The trial of a homeless man charged with felony arson…
Man Pleads No Contest to Arson of Mom’s Car and Vandalism after Long-Running Hearing
By Tommy Nguyen SANTA BARBARA, CA – During his felony pretrial on Thursday this week, Thomas J….
Mario Renteria Found Guilty in Murder Trial – Judge Didn’t Believe Man
By Brinda Kalita and Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA- The Mario Renteria murder trial proceeded Tuesday in Riverside…
Court Dismisses Felony Arson Charge after Public Defender Questions Ownership of Plants
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Pair to Stand Trial for Fire Started in Butane Honey Oil Lab
By Lorelei Olivas MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey found Michael Desruissea and Kanisha Brown should stand…
Arson Related Charges Upheld in Preliminary Hearing Despite Some Credibility Questions
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Charges of arson and unlawful possession of fire setting paraphernalia were…
Judge Refuses to Grant Enhancement Motion for Man with Multiple Arson Charges
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Ronald Stevens, charged with multiple counts of arson, was spared the…
Testimony Leads to Man Accused of Arson of Girlfriend’s Property to Stand Trial
By Darling Gonzalez MORENO VALLEY, CA – Fire captain specialist Kory McGranahan Friday testified here in Riverside…
Judge Denies No Bail Release for Man Who Said He Set Fire Because People Were ‘After’ Him
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court Wednesday denied release…
Jury Finds Unhoused Man Not Guilty in Arson Case Where Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Defendant Erbert Mayek late last week here in San Francisco…
Erbert Mayek Jury Trial Ongoing, with Long Testimony of Fire Investigator in Arson Case
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Judge Stephen M. Murphy and the…
Vanguard Court Watch Articles of the Week
Chilling Video Shows Man Getting Shot, Assailants Driving Away in Attempted Murder Case By Ganga Nair Nair…
Defendant Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison for 3-Acre Arson Fire, Theft – Claims ‘Upset About His Aunt Not Having Insurance’
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA –Defendant Rafael Torres was sentenced to nine years and four months in…
Defense Attorney Humanizes Mother of 3 Charged Burning House with Boyfriend Inside – Judges Reduces Bail to Expedite Release
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Defense Attorney Alex Bugescu argued that defendant Justina Daggett’s attempt…
Domestic Abuse Call Leads to 11-Hour Standoff with Child Hostage – Defendant Asks for Visitation Rights
By Alexander Pleitez FRESNO, CA — In a Fresno County Superior Court hearing last week, Miguel Rubio…