Justice Department Awards $58.8 Million in Grants for Legal Services to Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors
By Kapish Kalita WASHINGTON, DC – The Justice Department announced this week $58,860,034 OVW (Office on Violence…
State Lawmakers Consider Bill Banning Controversial Reunification Therapy and Camps
By Robert J. Hansen A bill known as Piqui’s Law would prohibit court-ordered family reunification therapy or…
Commentary: Benoit Case Illustrates Fundamental Problems in the Family Court System
For years I had heard the complaints about the family court system – judges ignoring evidence of…
Judge Suddenly Shuts Down Public Hearing in Benoit Matter
In a series of moves that are of questionable legality, visiting Judge Arvid Johnson shut down what…
Before Jo Case Can Become Family Court Matter, It’s an Immigration Issue
When Judge David Rosenberg summarily denied the defense’s motion for a new trial, he clearly felt he…
Supporters of Nan-Hui Jo Speak Out on Sentencing, Discuss Next Steps
by Lauren King Nan-Hui Jo’s sentencing hearing took place on the afternoon of April 28, 2015, at…
Judge Rosenberg Denies Motion For New Trial; Reduces to Misdemeanor and Time Served
In March, a Yolo County jury convicted Nan-Hui Jo of a single count of parental abduction. Following…
National Domestic Violence Organizations Stand With Nan-Hui
Editor’s Note: Today at 1:30 pm, a Yolo County judge will hear a motion for a new…
Yolo Prosecutor Had Similar Case to Jo Overturned by California Supreme Court
When Attorney Dennis Riordan filed his motion for a new trial that will be heard by Judge…
Juror From Jo Trial Will Speak At Vanguard Family Court Event
Denise Hoffner, who was Juror No.5 in the Jo trial and was dismissed by Judge Rosenberg, will…
Commentary: Trial Judge in Jo Case Made Serious Error on Definition of Malice, Tainting the Jury Trial
A motion for a new trial is generally a pro-forma exercise, in part because you invariably end…
High Powered Attorney Brought in to Represent Nan-Hui Jo, Cites Critical Errors in Jury Trial
In early March, a Yolo County jury convicted Nan-Hui Jo of a single count of child abduction,…
Commentary: Was Justice Served in the Jo Case?
Commentaries in court cases often boil down to whether one agrees or disagrees with the jury. The…
Juror #5 in Jo Trial Removes Self Due to Unjust Law Paving Way For Guilty Verdict
After Dismissal, Jury Quickly Finds Jo Guilty By Jackie Snyder On the afternoon of March 3, 2015,…
UPDATE: Jury Finds Jo Guilty of Kidnapping
UPDATE: A Yolo County jury returned a verdict of guilty in the case of Nan-Hui Jo on…
Defendant Takes Stand in Kidnapping Trial
By Jackie Snyder and Lauren King On February 26, 2015, Deputy Public Defender Dean Johansson called his…
Child Abduction Case Resumes
by Makisha Singh The Nan Jo child abduction case resumed on February 25 with both attorneys exploring…
Prosecutor Attempts to Show Mother Was Served Notice of Family Court Trial
by Jackie Snyder, Lauren King, and Mahanaz Ebadi February 24, 2015, marked the third day of the…
Father Testifies in Kidnapping Trial
By Jackie Snyder and Makisha Singh The trial of Nan-Hui Jo resumed at 9 a.m. on February…
Testimony Began Friday in Korean Mother Trial
By Makisha Singh and Lauren King After the opening statements in which the attorneys told of the…
