REPORT: Measures for Justice, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Take Steps Toward Data Transparency
By Perla Chavez and Sarah Chayet ALAMEDA, CA – Joining a national effort, Contra Costa County reports…
Police Misconduct Leads Contra Costa County DA to Admit to Dismissing Dozens of Cases in State, Federal Court
By Vanguard Staff CONTRA COSTA, CA — Dozens of state cases—and at least a dozen federal cases—have…
Judge Grants Homeless Man ‘OR’ Release after Alleged Assault of Other Unhoused
By Tanya Decendario MARTINEZ, CA – Although accused of attacking several people, the court here in Contra…
Judge Tosses 4 Counts, but Defendant Faces 16 More Robbery and Assault Charges at Trial
By Alana Bleimann and Tiffany Devlin CONTRA COSTA – Four counts against the defendant were dismissed by…
Prosecutors Use Music Video as Evidence in Bay Area Murder Trial
By Jaden Jarmel-Schneider and Ruby Wilks ANTIOCH — In the first Bay Area trial since courts ramped…
