Stankewitz Habeas Granted Informal Response from AG’s Office
By David M. Greenwald Fresno County, CA – In a move that surprised the defense team, a…
Incarcerated Artist, Orlando Smith, Shares Illustrations on Police Brutality
By Julietta Bisharyan Orlando Smith is a talented illustrated journalist, graphic artist and comic book creator. He…
8 Weekly Highlights from CDCR’s COVID Crisis: 44 DAs File Lawsuit Against CDCR For Good Conduct Credit Expansion
By Julietta Bisharyan, Nick Gardner and Alexis Hogan CDCR Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Outcomes As of Jun….
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts in California and around…
Final Live Testimony Phase of San Quentin Prison/COVID-19 Probe Wraps
By Alex Ramirez and Sophia Barberini MARIN, CA – Three witnesses testified Friday here in Marin County…
Vanguard Webinar: A Human Rights Disaster at San Quentin (Video)
Proceedings have just concluded in Marin County Superior Court against San Quentin State Prison and the California…
San Quentin Prison Health Officials Take Hot Seat in COVID-19 Court Hearings
By Jose Medina and Priana Aquino MARIN, CA – In Marin County Superior Court Thursday, in a…
Four Prison Officials Testify in San Quentin Prison COVID-19 Hearing
By Ned Meiners, Kelly Xiao Luo and Alexander Ramirez MARIN, CA – It was a busy day…
San Quentin Officials Blame Headquarters, Health Services for COVID Missteps
By Michael Wheeler and Koda Slingluff MARIN, CA – An evidentiary hearing investigating the deadly outbreak of…
‘Thousands of Lives’ Could Have Been Saved, Expert Charges at San Quentin COVID-19 Evidentiary Hearing
By Mia Machado and Jose Medina MARIN, CA – Even more witnesses—five of them Friday—testified in a…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 24, 2021 – May 28, 2021)
Compiled by Savannah Dewberry The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
Inmate, Psychiatrist Testimony about COVID in San Quentin Described as Concerning
By Jose Medina MARIN, CA – An incarcerated essential worker, incarcerated people with underlying health conditions and…
Vanguard Webinar: A Human Rights Disaster at San Quentin (June 4)
June 4 at Noon Proceedings have begun in Marin County Superior Court against San Quentin State Prison…
San Quentin Warden on Hot Seat Again Wednesday in COVID-19 Evidentiary Hearing
By Ned Meiners, Kelly Xiao Luo, Alexander Ramirez MARIN, CA – Marin County Superior Court Wednesday heard…
San Quentin Warden Grilled on Deadly Prison Transfer during COVID-19 Pandemic
By Priana Aquino, Michael Wheeler, Koda Slingluff and Leah Timmerman MARIN, CA— The evidentiary hearing over responsibility…
SAN QUENTIN COVID HEARING: Despite Covid-19 Protocols, Issues with San Quentin Covid-19 Management Emerge
By Michael Wheeler and Christopher Datu MARIN, CA – The evidentiary hearing over responsibility for a massive…
SAN QUENTIN, CDCR HEARING: Inmate Describes COVID Mistreatment, County Heath Chief Talks about Prison Failing to Act in Crisis
By Kathryn Wood and Jose Medina MARIN, CA – An inmate and Public Health Officer for the…
Horrific Stories of Neglect Heard in Hearing About San Quentin Prison COVID-19 Practices
By Jose Medina MARIN, CA – Six incarcerated folks and a medical doctor from San Quentin State…
Hearings Begin Monday for 300-Plus Prisoner Suit against San Quentin for Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak
By Ned Meiners MARIN, CA – Proceedings began here Monday morning in Marin County Superior Court against…
COVID in Prison: A Perfect Storm of Cynicism, Distrust, and Neglect
By Mia Machado SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As COVID-19 ripped through California’s San Quentin State Prison, the…
