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…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 236: $7.5 Million Settlement in Antioch Positional Asphyxiation Death
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris announced a $7.5 million settlement against the Antioch, CA, Police in the…
Civil Rights Firm Files Claim after Autistic Teen Shot Dead by San Bernardino Deputies
By The Vanguard Staff APPLE VALLEY, CA – An “unreasonable” response by law enforcement here led to…
Mother Calls for Help, Son Dumped in Caged Truck and Dies – Family Settles for $399,000 Wrongful Death Deal
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The family of a man who…
Seven Million Dollar Settlement against CHP Officers in the 2020 Shooting Death of Unarmed Erik Salgado
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA-The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has agreed to a $ 7 million…
Contra Costa DA Charges Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers with Obstruction of Justice and Bribery after FBI Arrest Thursday of Officers Following SF Federal Grand Jury Indictments
By The Vanguard MARTINEZ, CA – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said Friday in a statement…
In Surprise Decision, California Supreme Court Rules Cops Can Be Sued Civilly After All
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A decision announced late last Thursday by the California State…
Family of Man Killed for Alleged Shoplifting Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Walgreens, Security Company, Security Officer
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong SAN FRANCISCO, CA – John Burris, a civil rights attorney representing the family of…
Banko Brown’s Family to Sue, AG Agrees to Review Evidence in Deadly Shooting
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins has repeatedly…
Contra Costa DA Declines to File Charges in Killing of Tyrell Wilson by Sheriff’s Deputies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office declined to…
Burris, Quinto Family Hold Press Conference Disputing Report from Contra Costa DA’s Office
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – The family of Angelo Quinto, along with Civil…
Abortion Protesters Allege That SF Police Forcibly Injected Them with a Sedative
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Attorney John Burris held a press conference…
Family Files Lawsuit As Shocking Video of Modesto Police Killing Latino Father Released
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Modesto, CA – Legendary Civil Rights Attorney John Burris and his…
Burris Goes to Black Wall Street to Hold Presser for Woman Mistreated by Arkansas Police
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Tulsa, OK – The day after Juneteenth, John Burris and his…
Family to Sue SF Police after They Allegedly Racially Profile Black Seventh Grader
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – The video captures a scene where a…
Alameda DA Won’t Charge Officers in the Death of Salgado
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Alameda DA Nancy O’Malley announced on Monday that…
Family of Homeless Man Killed by Deputy Sheriff Gets $4.5 Million in Contra Costa County
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Danville, CA – On Thursday, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors…
San Joaquin Grand Jury Indicts Officers in Brutal Beating of 17-Year-Old
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Stockton, CA – Earlier this year, the Vanguard reported on a…
Sunday Commentary: Excited Delirium, That’s Some BS
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Antioch, CA – When I spoke on Friday afternoon with longtime…
Excited Delirium? Attorneys Incredulous at Inquest Findings of Debunked Cause of Death in Antioch Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Antioch, CA – It may have been a scene reminiscent of…
