Defense Closing Arguments in Rittenhouse Homicide Trial: ‘This Case Is Not a Game. It Is My Client’s Life’
By Simran Chahal KENOSHA, WI – The Kenosha County Superior Court heard closing arguments in the Rittenhouse…
Review of Suspect’s Computer Search History May Implicate Him in Triple Homicide
By Mei Perez SANTA BARBARA, CA – In a long trial here not supposed to end until…
Prosecution Closing Arguments in Rittenhouse Homicide Trial: ‘You Cannot Claim Self-Defense Against a Danger You Create’
By Simran Chahal KENOSHA, WI – The Kenosha County Superior Court heard closing arguments in the Rittenhouse…
Computer Analyst Provides Forensic Evidence in Triple Murder Case
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – In the ongoing trial here in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Fentanyl Debate Takes Center Stage in DA’s Race
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Santa Ana, CA – You would think that in 2021 we…
NAACP Leaders Vow to Observe the Proceedings of the Ahmaud Arbery Case after Apparent Discrimination in Jury Selection
By Julia Urquizo GLYNN COUNTY, GA – NAACP CEO and President Derrick Johnson and NAACP Georgia State…
Did Gascón’s Office Improperly Handle a Murder Case? Prosecutor Offers Another Side to the Story
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Antelope Valley, CA – Andrew Cachu was just shy of his…
Co-Defendant in Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial Describes Victim as ‘Cornered Like a Rat,” Claims Prosecution
By Amy Berberyan, Sonam Hundal, and Silverio Rizo Llamas BRUNSWICK, GA – Opening arguments began here last…
Trauma Nurse, CHP Officer Testify in Ongoing DUI Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — Two witnesses testified in the ongoing DUI (driving under the influence)…
Public Defender Warns ‘Fearmongering’ Journalism Threatens Progressive Criminal Justice Reform
By Angelina Sang NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York Times and NPR recently released articles…
Santa Maria Teen Charged with Murder, Enhancements
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA MARIA, CA – Eighteen year-old Fernando Camarillo Cervantes will stand trial for murder…
Judge Won’t Recommend Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Grant Death-Row Inmate Rodney Reed Re-trial
By Catherine Hamilton and Natalia Ruvalcaba BASTROP COUNTY, TX —Judge J.D. Langley of the 21st Judicial District…
Expert Witness Finds Fingerprints on Multiple Pieces of Evidence in Case Involving 2 Burned Bodies in Torched Car
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA – The trial continued here in Merced County Superior Court Tuesday involving…
Judge Revokes Man’s Extra Phone Time, But Gives Access to Thumb Drive to Help New Appointed Attorney Catch Up in Murder Case
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — A Riverside County Superior Court judge this week granted Daniel Carlos…
Guest Commentary: Public Defender Sets Record Straight on Knight Column and Gudino Case
by Ilona Solomon As a public defender, I normally do not comment on my client’s cases—they are…
District Attorney George Gascón Announces Long Beach School Safety Officer Charged with Murder
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A Long Beach Unified School safety officer was arrested…
Law Enforcement Testimonies and Motion for Mistrial in Day Three of Murder Trial of Markeith Loyd for the Shooting Death of Orlando Police Officer
By Danielle L. Monge ORLANDO, FL – Testimonies from members of the Orlando Police Dept., the medical…
Police Officer, Forensic Pathologist Testify in Ongoing Murder Trial of Two Men in Alleged Laptop Theft
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — Two witnesses testified here at the René C. Davidson Courthouse /…
MS-13 Gang Murder Trial in Santa Barbara Ongoing without Jury
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – The judge here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court last…
Convicted Texas Murderer Rodney Reed May Know by Halloween about New Trial or Even Exoneration
By Leslie Ortiz and Jake Wylie BASTROP COUNTY, TX – District Court Judge J.D. Langley this week…
