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NEW DATA TOOL TO SPEED UP RESENTENCING 

August 14, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Resentence – Folder with labeling, gavel and libra – law, judgement, lawyer

A new technology under development aims to make safe prison releases more efficient, reported KCRA.  The non-AI, data-driven tool would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

COUNCIL MEMBER MARK STAPP’S BITTERMAN PREVAILS OVER SQ KINGS

July 27, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

3d rendering of a basketball in the net on a dark background.

Santa Rosa City Councilmember Mark Stapp returned to San Quentin with his Team Bitterman and beat the SQ Kings 70-59, extending their wins since their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

1,000 MILE CLUB RAMPS UP SEASON WITH 3-MILE RUN

June 1, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

San Quentin’s 1,000 Mile Club continued its season with a 3-mile run to help prepare its members for the annual team marathon, which is scheduled to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

WALL BALL THERAPY

June 1, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Finding human connection through sports in prison One of the most consistently played and revered sports at San Quentin is handball. Those drawn to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

DA Jenkins to drop manslaughter charges against former SFPD officer

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

San Francisco, CA - Oct 22, 2022: Acting DA Brooke Jenkins speaking at Senator Scott Wiener's pumpkin carving event.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins intends to drop manslaughter charges against a fired San Francisco police officer, according to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL, Recently Posted

ABA examines plea bargain process 

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

USA - CIRCA 1953 Bar Association

The American Bar Association’s Plea Bargain Task Force released its 2023 report in February, revealing that “98% of criminal proceedings end in a plea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

National trend sees police groups attempt to ‘tilt scales’

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Police: Officer Partners Standing Together

Police unions are funding ballot initiatives and placing allies on oversight boards to undermine civilian monitoring of alleged misconduct, according … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL, Recently Posted

Dear World

May 11, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Dear World:Hello, how have you been?I’ve missed you since I’ve been away.I’m writing because I can’t hold inthese horrors I live every day.I’m not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY

SQ Niners hold 2023 season scrimmage 

May 2, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

The San Quentin 49ers held their first scrimmage game on the Lower Yard on a warm Presidents Day, Feb. 20.  Head Coach Bryant Underwood and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

NBA Foundation invests in empowerment of system-impacted youth

May 2, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

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NYC nonprofit Avenues for Justiceto receive share of $4.8M foreducation, mentorship programs A New York City-based nonprofit, Avenues for Justice, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Juvenile Justice

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