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Archives for November 2012

Voters Amend Three Strikes Law

November 8, 2012 by John C. Eagan

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT UPHELD BY A NARROW MARGIN OF STATE VOTERS Voters have approved major changes to the Three Strikes Law, but rejected attempts to … [Read more...]

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Secretary Cate Leaves CDCR

November 8, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

BROWN APPOINTS MARTIN HOSHINO AS ACTING SECRETARY OF CDCR Matthew Cate has announced his resignation as head of California’s prison system to lead the … [Read more...]

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Musicians Honor Jazz Artist

November 8, 2012 by JulianGlenn Padgett

It was a night of music when a San Quentin prisoner took the stage with several renowned musicians to pay tribute to former inmate and jazz artist … [Read more...]

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Prisoners Seek Racial Peace

November 8, 2012 by Juan Haines

A multi-racial group of prisoners is calling for an end to all racial hostilities in California prisons and jails, and a “return to a … [Read more...]

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Felix Lucero Paroles, Aiming for S.F. State

November 8, 2012 by Angelo Falcone

A lifer well known for his cheerful attitude paroled after serving 18 years in prison. Felix Lucero had been a 16-yearold high school student and a … [Read more...]

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Realignment Falls Short of Expected Goals

November 8, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

California’s realignment plan alone will not be enough to fix its overcrowded prisons and reduce its high recidivism rate, according to California … [Read more...]

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‘Public Defenders Do Better Job’

November 8, 2012 by Ted Swain

PHILADELPHIA COURTS STUDY FINDS BIG DIFFERENCE The outcome of criminal cases is significantly affected by the resources and competency of legal … [Read more...]

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Prisoners Benefit From Artist’s Workshop

November 8, 2012 by ADAM BARBOZA

Renowned artist David Leffel spent two days teaching San Quentin inmates the fine points of painting with oils. “Most beginners try to transfer what … [Read more...]

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DNA Evidence Frees 300 Prisoners Nationwide

November 8, 2012 by Jason McGinnis

Damon Thibodeaux confessed to raping and killing his 14-year-old cousin and spent more than 15 years on Louisiana’s Death Row, but was cleared by DNA … [Read more...]

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S.F. Juvenile Prisoners Dislike Outdoors

November 8, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

About two-thirds of the boys and girls detained at San Francisco’s Juvenile Justice Center say they do not like outdoor recreation, according to a … [Read more...]

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