Black Lives Matter LA Releases Statement Supporting LA County District Attorney’s Justice Reform as Cop Unions Fight Back
By Sally Kim and Linhchi Nguyen LOS ANGELES – Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and its ally…
VANGUARD WEEK IN REVIEW 12/28 to 12/31, 2020
Assembled by Alana Bleimann The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice…
Acting As Own Attorney, Defendant Charges Jail Depriving Him of Contacting Legal Team, Files Motion for Dismissal
By Sally Kim SACRAMENTO — Defendant Perris Lee acted as his own attorney here in Sacramento County…
Clear as Mud – Defendant Released, but Confused About When He Can See Father, the Victim
By Evie Sun FRESNO – As is sometimes said, “clear as mud.” That seemed to be the…
“Guards write Rule Violations to delay early-releases for disobeying direct orders” – COVID-19 Stories from CDCR’s San Quentin
By Koda Slingluff This account is part 5 of the Vanguard’s series on COVID-19 stories from CDCR….
My View: Quickest Change for Policing – CAHOOTS Model
By David M. Greenwald The Davis City Council in December signed on to a nine-point plan for…
Guest Commentary: Should We Impose a Moratorium on Deportation?
By Madhuri Grewal – A deportation moratorium is a critical step to repairing the harm that has been waged against our immigrant communities and reimagining our existing system.
Another Exoneration – 17th – of Wrongfully Convicted Person in Philly
By Jose Medina PHILADELPHIA – Many people are wrongfully convicted of crimes in the U.S., but very…
Defendant Refuses to Leave Cell for Arraignment; ‘Mental Health Issues’ Alleged
By Tanya Decendario WOODLAND – Defendant Daniel Silva—facing multiple charges related to obstruction of a peace officer—was…
After Debate, Judge Sends Man Accused of Stealing Orange Juice to State Hospital
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge delayed a defendant’s preliminary hearing here…
Fortune Cookie-Throwing Defendant Struggles to Decide if He Should Take a Plea Deal
By Julian Verdon SACRAMENTO – After a bizarre robbery charge, where the defendant allegedly threw a fortune…
Commentary: Time After Time, Discretion in Criminal Legal System Leads to Huge Racial Disparities
By David Greenwald We have seen in a wide variety of areas that, where police and prosecutors…
Unsafe Business Practices Alleged at Davis Ace Hardware
By Emily Dill DAVIS — Davis Ace Hardware has received backlash from employees and the community via social…
Philly DA Krasner Pleads for Patience After Police Shoot, Kill Man Celebrating Christmas and Birthday
By Tiffany Devlin PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner released a statement this week concerning an…
The Vanguard July-August 2020 Wrap Up
By Macy Lu and Linhchi Nguyen The steady increase in Covid-19 cases all throughout July forced courts…
Thinking ‘Girl’ 13, Man Propositions Undercover Cop, Pleads to Deal
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO– In July, a “13-year-old girl” posted an ad asking for a ride, and…
‘Unknown’ Liquid – Maybe Urine and Feces – Thrown on Prison Workers by Inmate, Witnesses Charge
By Evie Sun SACRAMENTO – Two victim-witnesses testified in a preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County Superior…
We are running out of time… We Need to Raise $3000 TODAY
The good news is that we have raised about $9000 this month. The bad news is that…
Commentary: How Do People Plan to Finance Their Ideal Community?
By David M. Greenwald In 2018, only 57 percent of the voters supported a parcel tax for…
Just Elected New Orleans DA Adds Justice to Career of Accomplishments
By Dalia Bautista Rodriguez and Nina Hall NEW ORLEANS – When it comes to having a fleet…