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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.
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Judge Finds 8 Antioch Police Officers Tainted by Racial Bias, Reduces Criminal Charges | KQED

The ruling threw out sentence enhancements in a criminal case involving racist text messages sent by Antioch police officers.
Residents have reported racist and illegal behavior by Antioch law enforcement for years, and a previous FBI investigation uncovered thousands of racist text messages.
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