Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Files Lawsuit against Federal Government, Alleges FBI Hid Proof of Innocence
By Audrey Sawyer NEW YORK CITY, NY – When Malcolm X, known as one of the most…
Philadelphia Resident Exonerated at Urging of District Attorney’s Office for 2006 Murder
By Kaveh Nasseri PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia resident David Sparks, convicted in 2008 of a murder for…
Justin Gonzalez Talks about His Wrongful Conviction and His Retrial
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week a jury acquitted Justin Gonzalez of second degree murder…
Commentary: Justin Gonzalez Acquitted after Seven Years, Walks Out a Free Man
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – When Justin Gonzalez was convicted in 2017 and…
BREAKING… Jury Acquits Justin Gonzalez in Retrial
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor After just over a day of deliberations, a Yolo County jury…
COURT WATCH: Gonzalez Case Goes to Closing as Directed Verdict Considered but Rejected by Judge
By Kristin Trent WOODLAND, CA – The courtroom was in a state of resolve Monday afternoon, hearing…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 223: They Killed Freddie Gray
Freddie Gray was one of the seminal police killings when it occurred in Baltimore in 2016, leading…
Stankewitz Evidentiary Hearing Set for January
Fresno, CA – Judge Arlan Harrell set the Douglas “Chief” Stankewitz evidentiary hearing for January 22 through…
COURT WATCH: Gonzalez Murder Retrial Proceeds with New Witness, and Original Trial Testimony of Impeached Witnesses Read to Jury
By Kristin Trent WOODLAND, CA – The Justin Gonzalez jury retrial reconvened here in Yolo County Superior…
Judge Shot and Killed Hours after Stripping Father of Custody in Divorce Case
by Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Hours after his ex-wife was awarded full care, control and custody…
Commentary: DA Doubles Down on Imploding Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – One thing I have learned in my nearly…
COURT WATCH: Witnesses ‘Not Sure’ about Testifying Truthfully in Gonzalez Murder Trial
By Kaveh Nasseri, Frances Eusebio and Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – New witnesses testified in the jury…
COURT WATCH: Witness in Gonzalez Jury Trial Admits ‘Not Sharing Entire Truth’ in Prior Hearing and When She Told Officers She Was ‘Black Out Drunk’
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — Justin Gonzalez was found by a jury to be guilty of…
Chief Stankewitz Granted an Evidentiary Hearing as His Attorneys Attempt to Get Him a New Trial after 46 Years
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Fresno, CA – Attorneys for Douglas “Chief” Stankewitz believe that he…
Commentary: DNA Evidence Casts Further Doubt on Murder Retrial of Justin Gonzalez
Woodland, CA – On Monday, even before jury selection began, the defense dealt another serious blow to…
Looking Back: Selwyn Days Round 3 – Week 5
A Hung Jury By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 216: Phil Melendez and Second Chances
On October 19, the Vanguard will Honor Phil Melendez for his work as a formerly incarcerated person. …
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 213 – Jared Fishman and Fire on the Levee
This week on Everyday Injustice, we are joined by former federal prosecutor Jared Fishman who is now…
Court Order Commitment of Dominguez to State Hospital
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Following the concession by the DA’s office a…
Commentary: DA Hears It from Rifkin on Dominguez
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor If the Vanguard calls out the Yolo DA, it’s standard. But…
