Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 258: The Zenith Man and Wrongful Suspicion
This week on Everyday Injustice we talk to McCracken Poston about the story behind Zenith Man—Death, Love,…
Man’s Execution Halted by TX Supreme Court after Legislators Join Fight
HUNTSVILLE, TX — Robert Roberson, 57, was supposed to be executed on Thursday, Oct. 17, after his…
Governor Now Has Chance to Sign Bill to Protect Future Max Bensons
Sacramento, CA – It was a tragic but preventable death when Max Benson, a 13-year-old from Davis,…
Civil Rights Law Firm Spearheads Federal Lawsuit for Surviving Family of Autistic, African American Teen Killed by San Bernardino Deputies
By Samia Gazi and Helen Shamamyan BEVERLY HILLS, CA – DeWitt Lacy, a partner at Law Offices…
Scientists, Judges, Physicians Join Plea to Free Autistic Texas Man on Death Row for Daughter’s Death
By The Vanguard Staff AUSTIN, TX – Scientists, physicians, the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences, retired…
Court’s Mental Competency Experts Questioned – Judge Turns Down Defense Request for Outside Autism Expert
By Michele Chadwick SANTA BARBARA, CA – A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge this week rejected…
Guest Commentary: Board of Supervisors Need to Reform Yolo Child Welfare Services
(Editor’s note: The author of this piece asked for it to be published anonymously. They did so…
Manslaughter Charges Filed against Employees of Guiding Hands in the 2018 Death of Max Benson
Nearly a year after the death of Max Benson on November 28, 2018, the El Dorado County…
Join Us on Thursday for a Discussion of Autism and Davis Schools
On February 14, the Vanguard ran a story on Aaron Wright, his daughter, and his experience in…
What Happens When Your Child Has Autism in Davis? Davis Schools Not As Accommodating As We Would Think
Author Talks About His Experience Getting Services for His Autistic Daughter at DJUSD Aaron Wright just came…
Family Friend Reveals More Details about the Death of Max Benson
In fact according to the documents filed by the California Department of Education, Max was physically restrained for one hour and forty-five minutes. Prone face down restraints are known to be dangerous because they can impede a person’s ability to breathe.
Guest Commentary: Need to Examine Student Restraint Guidelines
By Gloria Partida On November 28th 13 year old Max Benson, who had a diagnosis of autism,…
Community Members Gather to Remember 13 Year Old Davis Boy Who Died After Being Restrained By School
Parents, friends of the family and community members are demanding answers after a Davis teen, 13 year…
Awareness: A Plea for Local Empathy
by Jerika L.H. Last week, I accompanied two friends to the movies to see The Witch. As…
At a Movie Comedy, A Tragedy Unfolded
By Gloria Partida along with the boards of Team Davis and Davis Phoenix Coalition The merits and…
