Expert Testimony in Larin-Garcia Retrial Discounts Accused as Shooter
By Michael McCutcheon, Kaylee Pearlman and Sunny Zhou RIVERSIDE, CA – The quadruple murder retrial of Jose…
Larin-Garcia Murder Re-Trial Proceeds with Testimony of Man Defense Says Is Real Murderer
By Leslie Acevedo, Brinda Kalita, Kevin Barragan and Michael McCutcheon RIVERSIDE, CA- The re-trial of Jose Larin-Garcia,…
Accused Accomplice in Jack in the Box Murders Refuses to Appear in Court, Victims’ Families Disappointed
By Talia Kruger RIVERSIDE, CA — The scheduled sentencing hearing of Desmond Ochoa and Kamyron Barnett, accused…
Preliminary Hearing Starts for Man Being Re-Tried for Murder after CA Supreme Court Rules His Miranda Rights Violated Decades Ago
By Natalia Ruvalcaba RIVERSIDE, CA – A retired police officer and an investigator testified here in Riverside…
Murder Trial Law Enforcement Witness, Expert on Gang Activity, Testifies to Little Evidence Tying Men to Local Gang
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Three young men—Jevante Stewart, Dameontae Wright-Patterson and Lonzo Lee Ford —faced…
Judge Notes Defense Makes Points, but Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence
By Amy Berberyan and Ozzy Hernandez RIVERSIDE, CA – Although one law enforcement witness could not identify…
Double Homicide Sentencing Leads to Emotional Statements from Victims’ Families
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – The double homicide sentencing of Daniel Garcia in Riverside County Superior…
Grandfather Sentenced to 30 Years to Life in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Granddaughter
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — Riverside County Superior Court Judge Samuel Diaz sentenced *”AA—” to 30…
Dispatch Officer Called to Testify Regarding Quadruple Homicide in Palm Springs
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Jose Larin Garcia’s murder trial reconvened Tuesday at the Riverside County…
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…
Mother Convicted of Killing Her 2 Infants Loses Petition to Be Resentenced
By Helen Greenia RIVERSIDE, CA – A petition for resentencing by a woman convicted in the death…
Opening Statements Presented to Jury in Domestic Battery Trial
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — Opening statements were made here to a jury this week in…
After Testimonies, Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charges at Preliminary but Sets Trial for Other Felony
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Two of three charges—including attempted murder—were dismissed against Tyler David Augustine…
Judge Shows Sympathy and Suspends, Reduces Fines for Convicted in Multiple Cases on Friday
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Mandatory court fees are an increased burden in California courts, note…
Judge Upholds Jury’s Death Sentence Decision in Retrial of 2001 Murder of a Police Officer During Loud Music Call
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — Riverside County Superior Court Judge Charles Koosed Friday upheld the jury’s…
‘Desperate’ Defendant Offers Guilty Plea in Last Effort to Proceed with Case
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA— After having been in custody for more than a year now, Jesus…
Riverside County Judge Orders Jail to Provide Man with Mattress While Facing Jail Related Charges
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Canaan Sloat’s defense attorney John Dolan appeared in Riverside County Superior…
Judge Gives Stern Ruling to No-Show DUI Man, Drops Charges for Another Accused after Violation of Due Process
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Wilbert Larkin, accused of theft and two counts of driving under…
Jury Sent Out to Deliberate in Trial of Man Accused of Murdering Wife
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – The jury here in Riverside County Superior Court Tuesday was sent…
Judge’s Frustration Evident After Trial False Starts, Reminds Defendants Public Defenders ‘Hundreds, Even Thousands’ of Case in Arrears
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Otis Sterling exhibited visible frustration here in Riverside County Superior…
