University of Toronto Report Reveals Zero Relationship between Violent Crime and Progressive Prosecution
By Leslie Acevedo and Alexis Rios-Jimenez TORONTO, CANADA – There is no evidence progressive prosecution is associated…
Commentary: Do Chesa’s Opponents Even Know What Criminal Justice Reform Is?
“I’ve known plenty of progressive DAs in my time – Nancy O’Malley over in Alameda County, Jeff…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 132: Former Miami Prosecutorial Candidate Melba Pearson
In 2020, Melba Pearson ran to attempt to unseat, unsuccessfully, the 27-year incumbent prosecutor of Miami-Dade County. …
Commentary: Turnover at SFDA’s Office Isn’t That Unusual
By Rory Fleming Right after firebrand progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner took office as Philadelphia’s District Attorney, he…
Unpacking Chesa Boudin’s Progressive Prosecution
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Last week, Radley Balko published an opinion article in The…
Boudin and Gascón Share Their Perceptions of Crime with Reason Magazine
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorneys Chesa Boudin in San Francisco and George Gascón…
Letter: 60 Current and Former Prosecutors Sign Letter Pushing for Sentencing Review and Second Chance Opportunities
JOINT STATEMENT ON SENTENCING SECOND CHANCES AND ADDRESSING PAST EXTREME SENTENCES As current and former elected prosecutors and…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 100: Manhattan DA Candidate Tahanie Aboushi Talks Reform
Cy Vance announced he would not seek reelection after four terms as DA of NY. Whoever succeeds…
Baltimore’s COVID Policies Expand after One-Year-Old Experiment Results in Decreasing Arrests
By Alexander Ramirez BALTIMORE, MD – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak that still persists today, the…
California Innocence Project, Northern California Innocence Project Webinar: Panel Discusses Progressive Prosecution
By Linhchi Nguyen CALIFORNIA – What are progressive prosecutors and what policies should they be advocating was…
Guest Commentary: Bringing Restorative Justice to the Manhattan DA’s Office
By Janos Marton James Berish was the first person in North Carolina to go through a restorative…
Virginia Prosecutor Threatened with Power Stripped for Advocating Reform
Earlier this week the Vanguard reported on efforts by the Missouri Governor, Attorney General and Legislature to…
Missouri Republican Leaders Receive Backlash at Attempt to Oust Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner
By Linh Nguyen and Kelsea Valerio JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In a public statement Tuesday, St. Louis…
Amicus Signed by Prosecutors and Other Reformers Calls for Access to Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Sites
Eighty-five current and former prosecutors, along with law enforcement officials and other leaders, filed an amicus on…
Three Prosecutors Join with Shaun King to Announce Grassroots Law Project to Create Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Programs
On Wednesday, Chesa Boudin (San Francisco), Larry Krasner (Philadelphia) and Rachael Rollins (Boston) joined together to announce…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 71 – El Paso DA Candidate Yvonne Rosales
Last July, DA Jaime Esparaza announced he would not seek reelection after serving 28 years. In 2016,…
Progressive Cruises to a Blow Out in a Key NY DA Race
Westchester County, NY: In Tuesday’s primary in New York, many were watching two key District Attorney races. …
Rep. Pressley and D.A. Rollins Discuss ‘Structural Racism’ in the U.S.
By Anna Gorski SOMMERVILLE, MA – Structural Racism, and how it impacts health, public safety, education, jobs,…
Leading Prosecutors Call for Prosecutorial Reform, Redefining ‘Camaraderie’ with Police
By Jaden Jarmel-Schneider NATIONAL – St. Louis Police Chief Attorney Kimberly Gardner and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry…
Vanguard Exclusive: Incarcerated People Describe Current Conditions, Lack of Health Care in Prisons and Jails
The Vanguard spoke on Wednesday to an incarcerated person located at Corcoran State Prison, a maximum security…
