In Custody, but Accused Still Fails to Show in Court to Face Host of Misdemeanors
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – A woman charged with a host of misdemeanors, although currently...... Read more.
CA Gov. Newsom Condemns Anti-Semitic Hate, Lauds Moves to Support Communities
By Leila Katibah SACRAMENTO, CA – In response to increased incidents of anti-Semitism in Los Angeles over...... Read more.
Man Sent to Jail for Year for Violating Probation – But It Could Have Been 9 Years in Prison, Warns Judge
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The accused, at the end of a probation hearing here...... Read more.
Prosecution Agrees to Delay Hearing for Man to Clarify ‘Immigration Status’
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA – Deputy Public Defender Carrie Petersen in Santa Barbara County Superior Court...... Read more.
After 3 Felony Convictions, Man Sentenced to Nearly 8 Years in Prison with Heavy ‘3-Strikes’ Sentence Hanging Over Head
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – After pleading no contest to three felony charges, the accused instantly...... Read more.
Full-Sized Car v. Scooter – Car Wins, Scooter Driver Dies; Alleged Drunk Driver to Stand Trial
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The prosecution here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court argued...... Read more.
Prelim Determines Man to Stand Trial on 4 Counts, Including Rape, Criminal Threats – He Claims Sex ‘Consensual’
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams was blunt. “For...... Read more.
Man Set for Trial for Felony Drug Possession and Allegedly Pointing Homemade Firearm at Officer
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Abraham Melendez Martinez is being charged here in Stanislaus County Superior...... Read more.
ACLU Agrees with United Nations Report on Data Collection, Lack of Transformative Change within US Policing
By Leila Katibah GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – After the historic George Floyd resolution produced by the United Nations...... Read more.
After Prosecutor Claims Suspect Has ‘Funds,’ and Despite Letter from Accused’s Son, Judge Issues No Bail Warrant for Violation of Court Order
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – After the prosecutor said Michael Der Bagdasarian should be jailed...... Read more.