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What Happened When California Released Prisoners Early?
During the pandemic, California released about 15,000 prisoners early. About a third ended up back in prison by the start of ...
The Press Democrat7h
California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID. New data reveals what happened to many of them
Records obtained and analyzed by CalMatters offer the first glimpse into what happened to some of the former prisoners after ...
Troy Lanez stabbing suspect’s rap sheet includes murder charge that landed him life in prison
Casio’s rap sheet is a mile long and dates back to 2004, when he was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for ...
Former teacher of the year gets 30 years in California prison for sexually assaulting students
A onetime county teacher of the year at a Southern California elementary school has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting two young boys at her campus.
California man who led meth-trafficking ring sentenced to 17 years in prison, authorities say
An Orange County man who prosecutors say led a drug-trafficking ring that exported hundreds of pounds of meth to Australia ...
Davis Vanguard18h
California’s Prisons Unprepared for Natural Disasters, OIG Audit Finds
California's prison system is unprepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated evacuation plans, inadequate ...
Former California EDD employee sentenced to federal prison for COVID fraud
The former Employment Development Department worker received hundreds of thousands in fraudulent unemployment claims.
Notorious California Tesla road-rage driver arrested in Hawaii incident
Honolulu police arrested Nathaniel Radimak who served just 10 months of a five-year prison sentence for multiple road-rage ...