COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Deputy Public Defender Nikki D. Herst-Cook’s request that an unhoused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – At a preliminary hearing here in Los Angeles County Superior…
California ACLUs Announce Opposition to Prop. 1 on State Ballot, Claiming Measure Will Harm Communities
By Jonathan Nunez and Joey Lo LOS ANGELES, CA – Multiple California American Civil Liberties Union affiliates…
COURT WATCH: Judge Selects Middle-Term Sentence Despite Defense Deeming It an ‘Unserious Robbery’
By Jenna Tooley LOS ANGELES, CA- During a sentencing hearing in the Los Angeles County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Insufficient Filing of Supplemental Report Almost Leads to Delayed Hearing, Frustrating Defense and Judge
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA — Judge Laura Weis-Birnstein decided to take matters into her own…
Supreme Court Allows West Point Academy to Continue to Consider Race in Application Process
WASHINGTON — On Friday, the Supreme Court declined the emergency request by conservative group Students for Fair…
Alabama Executes Kenneth Smith Using Nitrogen Gas, Igniting Debate Over Cruelty and Ethics
By Jenna Tooley MONTGOMERY, AL— In a controversial turn of events, the state of Alabama executed…
ACLU Supports Appeals Court Temporarily Blocking Florida Law Restricting Homeownership for Chinese Immigrants
By Jenna Tooley TALLAHASSEE, FL— In a significant development, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued…
Legal Battle Unfolds as Ohio Pastor Faces 18 Zoning Charges for Providing Shelter for Unhoused
By Jenna Tooley BRYAN, Ohio— In a significant legal development, an Ohio pastor, Chris Avell, is…
Student Opinion: The Evolution of Hollywood Horror Films
LOS ANGELES — While renowned primarily for its late 20th-century classics, such as “Halloween” and “Friday the…
Perspectives from Resident Assistants
LOS ANGELES — Residential Assistants at UCLA continue to make a positive impact and create environments for…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge after Defense Questions Value of Stolen Goods, Facial Recognition Identification
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Diego H. Edber denied a defense motion to reduce…
COURT WATCH: Complex Legal Battle Unfolds at Trial – Accused Raises Issues of Theft, Unethical Conduct, Domestic Violence by Victim … Judge Dismisses Accusations
By Jenna Tooley LOS ANGELES, CA – During the unfolding of a trial in Los Angeles County…
More Than 200 Organized Retail Theft Cases Filed in 2023 by Los Angeles County District Attorney Office
By Julie McCaffrey LOS ANGELES, CA — Roughly 200 organized retail theft cases have been filed by…
Student Opinion: Bard, ChatGPT and Bing AI; Artificial Intelligence at the Tip of Your Fingertips
By Akshaj Mehta LOS ANGELES — The widespread accessibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has lent itself…
COURT WATCH: Judge Refuses to Hear Mental Health Case, Claims Court Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction
By Vy Tran and Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES, CA — A competency and non-appearance hearing was held…
Student Opinion: The Sudden, Controversial Rise of Colleen Hoover
By Gensen DeLeon LOS ANGELES — Though facing initial rejections from publishers, Colleen Hoover self-published her 2012…
Iranian Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi Is Given an Extended Prison Sentence for Allegedly Promoting Islamic Propaganda
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional 15…
COURT WATCH: Accused Admits Hearing ‘Voices’ – Judge Ignores Statement, Orders Trial on Felony Burglary Charge
By Xinhui Lin and Jenna Tooley LOS ANGELES, CA – Superior Court Judge Cathryn Brougham ruled at…
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Accused Allegedly Caught in Possession of Loaded Firearm at LAX Airport
By Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – A person accused of being in possession of a gun…