13 Days Left. $7,000 to Go. Let’s Finish This Together.
The Vanguard is asking for donations to raise $2,000 this week to pay off bills from a recent legal battle.
Ohio Man Exonerated after 12th Death Row Removal
Elwood Jones was exonerated from Ohio’s death row after Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich dismissed the case against him due to evidence that excluded him as the perpetrator and raised concerns about the integrity of the original prosecution.
Jury Deliberates in Kevin Epps Trial; Prosecutorial Misconduct Alleged
Closing arguments in the murder trial of Kevin Epps concluded Tuesday morning in San Francisco Superior Court, with the defense arguing that the prosecution failed to prove that Epps did not act in fear when he used force against an intruder in his home, and a petition calling for the charges to be dismissed has gained nearly 600 signatures.
A City on Trial: Suppressed Truth, Courtroom Collusion, and a Jury Now Deciding San Francisco’s Soul
The trial of Kevin Epps has exposed the manipulation of truth in the pursuit of conviction, highlighting the need for a justice system that is credible and trustworthy.
Defense Argues against Releasing Accused’s Medical Records for Bail Hearing
Deputy District Attorney Aimee McLeod requested an accused person’s medical records without sufficient cause, potentially violating HIPAA, and the court will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether they may be shared with McLeod.
Tremane Wood Petitions Supreme Court over Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct
Tremane Wood has petitioned the Supreme Court to review claims of prosecutorial misconduct, racial bias, and ineffective legal representation in his 2004 capital murder trial, as well as undisclosed emails between the Attorney General and the Court of Criminal Appeals which allegedly prejudiced his request for a new trial.
Judge’s Ruling Highlights Ongoing Racial Bias in Alameda County’s Legal System
A judge ruled that Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson’s decision to withdraw a resentencing motion was not politically motivated, despite defense attorneys’ claims that the move represents a retreat from efforts to confront prosecutorial misconduct in the county’s death penalty cases.
Orange County Man Released after 44 Years in Prison Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
After spending nearly 44 years in prison for a 1981 murder conviction, Guy Scott was released after a judge reduced his conviction to manslaughter due to prosecutorial misconduct and the concealment of critical evidence.
Vanguard Investigation: Tholmer’s Yolo and Placer Convictions Still Mired in Doubt Four Decades Later
Lionel Ernest Tholmer has been incarcerated for nearly four decades for the murder of Cynthia Sparpana and the disappearance of her daughter, but newly surfaced evidence and witness statements raise questions about the validity of his convictions and the potential for prosecutorial misconduct.
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 297: Tony Viola Details Ordeal of Wrongful Conviction and Prosecutorial Abuse
Tony Viola, a former Cleveland real estate professional, was wrongly accused and convicted of stealing $46 million in the nation’s largest mortgage fraud case, but was later exonerated after evidence of prosecutorial misconduct was revealed.
Pamela Price Unfiltered: Either You Believe in the Constitution or You Don’t
Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price released a podcast episode highlighting the systemic misconduct in capital cases and the ongoing constitutional crisis in California’s justice system, revealing a 30-year history of prosecutorial misconduct and the targeting of Black and Jewish jurors for removal from death penalty juries.
Death Penalty System Criticized for Racial Bias, Prosecutorial Misconduct
The Death Penalty Information Center report reveals a disturbing pattern of prosecutorial misconduct in the death penalty system, resulting in individuals sentenced to death multiple times for the same crime, often due to racial bias and other constitutional violations, and costing millions of taxpayer dollars.
Death Row Man Adrian Hargrove’s Sentence Changed to Life without Parole Possibility
AUGUSTA, GA – Adrian Hargrove has been taken off the death row and sentenced to life in…
Fifth Circuit Overturns Death Sentence in Brittany Holberg Case Due to Brady Violations
In a critical ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the conviction and death sentence…
Judge Slams Orange County Prosecutors for Misconduct, Strikes Special Circumstance Allegation in High-Profile Murder Case
San Diego – In a scathing ruling, San Diego Superior Court Judge Daniel B. Goldstein condemned the…
Part I: Closing Arguments Set for April in Dev Case – Closing Challenges Conviction of Ajay Dev, Citing Perjury, New Evidence, and Miscarriage of Justice
Woodland, CA. – In her closing brief, Jennifer Mouzis challenges the conviction of Ajay Dev, arguing that…
BREAKING NEWS: (UPDATED) Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Richard Glossip, Ruling Prosecutorial Misconduct Undermined Conviction
In a high-profile 5-3 decision on February 25, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Richard Glossip,…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 254: Exposing Prosecutorial Misconduct
A July ruling in New York marked a victory for the public and transparency. Federal judge Victor…
Death Penalty Conviction of Curtis Ervin Overturned Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
Oakland, CA – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced on Wednesday, that the 1991 death penalty…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 234: One Man’s Witnessing of a Wrongful Conviction
Shannon Bohrer, served 27 years in the Maryland State Police—but it was a case where he was…