Scandal-Plagued Antioch PD Gets Yet Another New Acting Police Chief, Plus Federal Oversight
The Antioch Police Department is experiencing severe instability with frequent changes in leadership amidst significant scandals and investigations.
Antioch's embattled police force is slowly rebuilding. But it could take a year before it is fully staffed, chief says
Antioch Police Department struggles with staffing issues and seeks to rebuild under new leadership after scandals. Full operational recovery anticipated in one year.
California's Groundbreaking Racial Justice Act Cuts its Teeth in Contra Costa | KQED
A judge ruled that racism within the Antioch Police Department tainted a murder investigation, leading to the removal of gang enhancements for the four defendants.
The California Racial Justice Act allows defense attorneys to argue that racism has influenced the handling of a case, and this ruling shows its impact.
How Racial Justice Act violations from Antioch PD texting scandal will affect murder case
Judge announces remedies for Racial Justice Act violations in a murder case linked to the Antioch Police Department texting scandal.
One of the remedies includes striking all special circumstances that could lead to a life sentence without parole.
California's Groundbreaking Racial Justice Act Cuts its Teeth in Contra Costa | KQED
A judge ruled that racism within the Antioch Police Department tainted a murder investigation, leading to the removal of gang enhancements for the four defendants.
The California Racial Justice Act allows defense attorneys to argue that racism has influenced the handling of a case, and this ruling shows its impact.
How Racial Justice Act violations from Antioch PD texting scandal will affect murder case
Judge announces remedies for Racial Justice Act violations in a murder case linked to the Antioch Police Department texting scandal.
One of the remedies includes striking all special circumstances that could lead to a life sentence without parole.