‘I didn’t lay down’: How a California man convicted of murder may have saved his own life
Death penalty mitigation offers juries a chance to see defendants in a different light.
Maura Ewing Jun 06, 2018
Criminal Justice Reformers Get A Chilly Reception In California
Across the state, most incumbents successfully fended off progressive challengers during the June 5 primary.
Is The Yolo County District Attorney Betraying CA Voters?
By charging shoplifters with felonies, Jeff Reisig is circumventing Prop 47, intended to reduce CA prison populations.
Jessica Pishko Jun 04, 2018
San Diego DA Says She Won’t Take Law Enforcement Donations — But They’re Still Fueling Her Campaign
Max Rivlin-Nadler May 11, 2018
Law Enforcement Takes Unearned Victory Lap for Capture of One of Their Own — The Golden State Killer
Amelia McDonell-Parry May 09, 2018
Houston Police Chief Who Called Michael Bennett ‘Morally Corrupt’ is Quiet on Police Brutality
Jessica Brand Mar 28, 2018
As Bail Reform Moves Forward in California, Defendant Who Advanced It Remains Incarcerated
Max Rivlin-Nadler Mar 01, 2018
The Misguided Call for Harsher Punishments at the Heart of the Judge Persky Recall Effort
Shon Hopwood Feb 02, 2018
California Ruling Could Give Accused Gang Members a Chance to Clear Their Names
Maura Ewing Jan 24, 2018
Even With A Governor’s Pardon, Jesus Aguirre, Jr. Is Still a Gang Member According to Orange County
Jessica Pishko Jan 18, 2018
This Deep Red State Just Ended Cash Bail
Alaska’s new comprehensive criminal justice reform law will reduce the prison population by 13% and save taxpayers $380 million.
Bryce Covert Jan 10, 2018
Disrupting and Re-imagining the Role of Prosecutors: A New Focus on Re-entry and Rehabilitation
Courtney Oliva Jan 05, 2018
I was Raped. And I Believe The Brock Turner Sentence Is a Success Story.
On the morning of June 12, 2016, a small plane circled over Stanford University’s commencement ceremony trailing a banner reading, “Protect Survivors. Not Rapists. #PerskyMustGo.”
More Than 50,000 Californians Can Get ‘Back on the Road’
Alameda County Superior Court reversed license suspensions for 54,000 people who were punished for their inability to pay fines.
Rebecca McCray Dec 04, 2017
Is Mark Gonzalez The Reformer He Promised To Be?
So far, the report card on the “Mexican Biker” prosecutor is mixed.
Carimah Townes Nov 21, 2017
Juror Misconduct May Lead to Dismissal of Murder Conviction in Orange County
Larry Hannan Nov 14, 2017
California jail hunger strikers: “We’re seeking humanity”
Alameda and Santa Clara County jail detainees round out the first week of a hunger strike for better conditions.
Rebecca McCray Oct 20, 2017
Prosecutors Forced to Redefine ‘Gang Member’
Maura Ewing Oct 16, 2017
Spotlight on juvenile life without parole
Matt Henry Oct 13, 2017
Plans for new Los Angeles jail frustrate criminal justice reform advocates
Larry Hannan Oct 12, 2017
Nevada Supreme Court says man cannot be tried again after prosecutors hid evidence
Larry Hannan Sep 28, 2017
Las Vegas jury decides that a brutal murder does not justify the death penalty
John Valerio shows that violent offenders can change.
Carimah Townes Sep 25, 2017
Contra Costa County will stop forcing families to pay for incarcerated kids
The decision was unanimous.
Carimah Townes Sep 21, 2017
Colorado death penalty case challenged after prosecutor bragged about his involvement
“I was your worst nightmare.”
Sep 11, 2017
San Francisco wants safe injection sites. Law enforcement stands in its way.
There are approximately 22,000 intravenous drug users in the city.
Carimah Townes Sep 08, 2017
Reform candidates come under attack in Contra Costa County District Attorney selection process
Larry Hannan Aug 24, 2017
Will Contra Costa County’s next District Attorney commit to criminal justice reform?
Rebecca McCray Aug 23, 2017
California’s district attorneys at odds with voters over criminal justice reform
District attorneys want to keep an outdated system alive.
Death penalty taken off table for killer due to prosecutor and sheriff misconduct
Larry Hannan Aug 21, 2017
California prosecutor declines to charge police officer who shot unarmed teenager
Larry Hannan Aug 14, 2017
Charges dropped against black teenager, but no explanation for how she was mistaken for man wielding machete
Larry Hannan Aug 09, 2017
Honolulu prosecutor criticized for prosecuting woman who accused major campaign donor of sex discrimination
Larry Hannan Aug 02, 2017
Oregon prosecutors to judges: You’re Fired
Rebecca McCray Jul 27, 2017