Commentary: A Woman’s Worth
By Christopher Bryson For too long, domestic violence was considered a family issue and was left for…
Boyfriend Set for Trial on 3 Felony Counts after Choking Girlfriend and Her Juvenile Son
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – During a preliminary hearing this Friday in Riverside County Superior Court,…
Victim of Alleged Domestic Abuse Case Tells Jury ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Would Be Adequate
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – A jury trial resumed last week here in Riverside County Superior…
Body Cam Footage Jogs Memory of Alleged Victim of Domestic Violence Attack
By Natalia Ruvalcaba RIVERSIDE, CA – During a preliminary hearing in Riverside County Superior Court, Deputy District…
Man Helps Woman after Seeing Fight Outside Apartment; Trial Set for Assailant
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Several police officers testified on Friday in Sacramento Superior Court regarding…
Reporting Officer Testifies in Domestic Violence Trial – Defense Says Redness Does Not Necessarily Mean Injury.
By Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Christine Van Aken Thursday…
Second Day of Jury Selection Held in Wine Bottle Murder Trial
By Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Christopher C. Hite reconvened…
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Honors Domestic Violence Survivors
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As part of Domestic Awareness month, the San Francisco District…
Judge Denies Victim’s Request to Modify No Contact Order in Domestic Violence Case
By Lorelei Olivas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams Monday turned…
Video Evidence of Alleged Domestic Violence Compelling – Judge Seeks to Reduce Charges against Young Mother
By Sonam Hundal and Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA — Judge Brian Hill said here this week…
No Contact Order Request Withdrawn in Domestic Violence Case
By Eshita Seshadri WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Tuesday, a no contact order request…
Victim Testifies Ex-Husband Punched Her, Threatened to ‘Firebomb’ Her Residence – Testimony Halted When Victim Starts Bleeding
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA – A domestic abuse victim testified Tuesday in Merced County Superior Court…
Man Accused in Domestic Violence Trial Compares Fight with Spouse to Video Game ‘Mortal Kombat’
By Amy Fullerton and Clarissa Rios RIVERSIDE, CA – A day before closing arguments, a jury here…
Judge Won’t Release Man Accused of Abusing Younger Brother, Sets October Trial
By Alana Bleimann and Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Harry…
Seven Survivors of Crime Speak Up for What They Need from the DA
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin held an open and…
Bail Denied after Judge Considers Past Life Sentence for Setting Girlfriend on Fire
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Jonathan McCart appeared in court for a preliminary hearing in Sacramento…
Series of Successful Probationary Hearings Makes for Rare Uplifting Day in Santa Barbara County Superior Court
By Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Jean Dandona this week…
Man Rejects Late Offer by Prosecution; Lawyers Prepare for Domestic Violence Trial
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Rita F. Lin—noting “this…
Centering the Victims of Domestic Violence, DA Boudin Hosts a Panel Discussion
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – The focus of Thursday’s discussion on domestic…
More Funding, Conversations Needed When It Comes to Domestic Violence
by Leonard Brown Following protests in Los Angeles, sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the mayor…
