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Mental health
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
Law
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Murder acquittal in killing of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller is 'gut punch' to city, Finest: Commissioner

A jury's not guilty verdict for Guy Rivera in the murder of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller has left a profound impact on the police community.
Mental health
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
Law
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Murder acquittal in killing of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller is 'gut punch' to city, Finest: Commissioner

A jury's not guilty verdict for Guy Rivera in the murder of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller has left a profound impact on the police community.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

15 attorney killings remain unsolved, Baja California Bar Association says

Fifteen attorney killings in Baja California remain unsolved, raising concerns about safety and police response.
Education
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
#texas
fromThe Texas Tribune
3 days ago
Austin

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Ken Paxton told therapists to stop affirming trans patients. Here's why they shouldn't listen. - LGBTQ Nation

Ken Paxton's opinion on trans youth care creates confusion but does not change existing laws in Texas.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
3 days ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Ken Paxton told therapists to stop affirming trans patients. Here's why they shouldn't listen. - LGBTQ Nation

Ken Paxton's opinion on trans youth care creates confusion but does not change existing laws in Texas.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Fresh hope for justice as anonymous letter surfaces in fatal fire probe

An anonymous letter may provide crucial information about a fire that killed six family members nearly 14 years ago.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
SOMA, SF
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

DA Hires Stanford Grad to Run County Crime Lab

Sandra Burnham Sachs is the new chief of the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Crime Lab, succeeding Dr. Ian Fitch.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
#fbi
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Sheryl Davis faces criminal charges for misappropriation of public funds and perjury amid ethics violations related to her role in city initiatives.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
#prosecutorial-misconduct
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
6 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

A former colleague recalls a haunting clue related to the murder suspect, Stephen McCullagh, linked to a Coke bottle.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
#police-accountability
fromMission Local
5 days ago
SF politics

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Sink to New Lows

Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested for driving while impaired, highlighting issues of hypocrisy among lawmakers regarding DUI offenses.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Wait, Viral Video Judge Has Fines From Texas Ethics Commission?!? - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron faces fines for delinquent filings amid controversy over his courtroom behavior and past transgressions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Justice system in crisis, victims' advocate says

London's victims' commissioner reports the criminal justice system is in crisis, with victims experiencing traumatic delays and losing trust in police and courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Ex-GOP Congressman Eviscerates Ken Paxton: Most Corrupt Attorney General We've Had in My Lifetime'

Louie Gohmert criticizes Ken Paxton for corruption and dishonesty while acknowledging his conservative achievements.
#police-misconduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

DA decides not to retry Galatolo case

Wagstaffe said he decided not to retry the remaining charges due to the high cost to San Mateo County taxpayers. He did not have an estimate as to how much a second trial would cost. Galatolo is facing 10 years in prison for the eight counts he was convicted of, which Wagstaffe says is a reasonable sentence, with or without the additional convictions.
California
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The Department of Justice offered a startling confession to a court on Tuesday, acknowledging that it repeatedly made a 'material mistaken statement of fact' while defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of noncitizens at immigration court.
US politics
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Bragg stated, 'If you were going to buy or sell an illegal gun, why would you go and do it another way? This is how you would move illegal guns. It's the quickest, safest way from law enforcement detection.'
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

'Doubts' D.A. Heads for Hills

Matlin was the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and the only hearing-impaired Oscar winner when she was honored at the age of 21 for her first screen role in the 1987 movie "Children of a Lesser God."
LA real estate
#justice-department
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
Law
from48 hills
1 week ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
#police-corruption
fromKqed
1 week ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

AG Bonta's office refuses to help ex-sheriff Corpus

California Attorney General Rob Bonta refused to help fired San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus remove District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe from civil grand jury proceedings against her.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Don't Let Them Tell You That Was Self-Defense

Early Saturday morning in downtown Minneapolis, 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in full public view. Within hours, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection officials released a familiar statement: an agent, they said, had acted in lawful self-defense against an armed and violent agitator. According to this narrative, Pretti instigated the violence that led to his death.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

DOJ Drops Experience Requirement for New Prosecutors

The Justice Department eliminated the one-year legal experience requirement for new-hire prosecutors due to severe staffing shortages following mass departures under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man who decapitated new wife found dead in Texas prison cell

A Texas man sentenced to 40 years for decapitating his wife was found dead in his prison cell from an apparent self-inflicted hanging.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police officer sacked after assaulting neighbour

Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Traynor was dismissed for gross misconduct after being convicted of assault for pushing a neighbour during a parking dispute.
#uvalde-shooting
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Does the DOJ Even Know What Justice Means Anymore?

Federal investigators are probing a Minneapolis woman's activist connections while DOJ and the White House shift blame toward activists instead of federal agents.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

What Can the Multnomah County District Attorney Do to Stand Up to Trump?

Many Portlanders have asked that question since federal officials and agents have become increasingly hostile to immigrants or those they perceive to be immigrants, as well as people protesting President Trump's draconian immigration crackdown.
US politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Texas Is Planning to Put an Innocent Man to Death. Will the Supreme Court Even Take the Case?

Texas must be compelled to enforce laws letting death-row inmates prove actual innocence to ensure fair treatment and prevent racially biased or cruel executions.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey won't seek reelection

Embattled Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced Monday he will not seek reelection to the office he has held since 2010, ending a decades-long career in public office. "After thorough consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection this November," Morrissey said in a statement. "I am extremely proud of the work I have accomplished during my 15 years as Norfolk District Attorney, and I believe the time is right for me to start a new chapter in my life."
US politics
#civil-rights-investigation
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

fromJezebel
2 months ago

DOJ Leaders Quit After Civil Rights Unit Refuses to Investigate the Killing of Renee Nicole Good

Harmeet Dhillon, a right-wing activist picked by Trump to be the Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, is one of the more inconspicuously evil forces behind the DOJ's injustice era. Since her nomination in December 2024, she's used her post to go full-send on the president's anti-DEI initiatives, destroy much of the division's former work to uncover instances of unconstitutional policing, and has reconstructed CRT so much so that hundreds of employees left their jobs.
US politics
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Panel finds imprisoned ex-Antioch cop's lawyer made serious lapse in judgment,' but didn't lie to judge

A judicial committee found Nicole Lopes did not lie in seeking a mistrial but criticized her judgment and unfamiliarity with federal court procedures.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyer Delivers Moment Of Pure Honesty, Promptly Fired - See Generally - Above the Law

DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her.
Law
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Prosecutors rest in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting

Prosecutors rested after alleging former Uvalde school officer Adrian Gonzales failed to stop the Robb Elementary shooter, and Gonzales faces 29 child abandonment or endangerment counts.
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