San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins intends to drop manslaughter charges against a fired San Francisco police officer, according to the … [Read more...]
ABA examines plea bargain process
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...]
National trend sees police groups attempt to ‘tilt scales’
Police unions are funding ballot initiatives and placing allies on oversight boards to undermine civilian monitoring of alleged misconduct, according … [Read more...]
California lawmaker undaunted in efforts to end involuntary servitude in prison
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to put an end to involuntary servitude in state prisons. Assembly member Lori D. Wilson … [Read more...]
No executions in California in 17 years
It has been more than 17 years since California last executed one of its Death Row residents in January 2006. Administrative processes, … [Read more...]
First conviction overturned under new rap lyric law
A state appellate court has reversed the conviction of Travon Rashad Venable Sr., previously convicted of being the getaway driver in a 2014 drive-by … [Read more...]
Taskforce on CA reparations to make final recommendation
In three months, California’s reparations task force will submit its final recommendations for a massive reparations program to the state legislature, … [Read more...]
Legislation would restrict ‘crime-free housing’ rules
Proposed legislation would ensure that California property owners no longer be forced to use “crime-free housing” rules to evict or exclude tenants … [Read more...]
COVID UPDATE – Attorney General withdraws appeal of Marin Co. Superior Court ruling
By Danielle HarrisManaging Attorney, The Freedom ProjectSan Francisco Public Defender In January 2022, the Attorney General filed a Notice of … [Read more...]
AG Bonta creates post-conviction integrity review
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced in February the formation of a new statewide Post-Conviction Justice Unit that will investigate … [Read more...]
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