Burris, Quinto Family Hold Press Conference Disputing Report From Contra Costa DA’s Office
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1. Burris, Quinto Family Hold Press Conference Disputing Report From Contra Costa DA’s Office
The family Angelo Quinto along with Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a press conference on Wednesday in Oakland in response to a report from the Conta Costa DA’s office that concluded “there is no evidence of criminal offense by Antioch Police officers in the death of 30-year-old Angelo Voithugo Quinto.”
2. The Cowardice of California Legislators Has Endangered Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
One year ago, on my third wedding anniversary, I worked up the courage to tell my then-husband I no longer felt safe or happy in our marriage. In response, he broke our bedroom door off its hinges, fracturing his right arm.
https://www.davisvanguard.org/2022/09/guest-commentary-the-cowardice-of-california-legislators-has-endangered-immigrant-survivors-of-domestic-violence/
3. Disability, Civil Rights, Racial Justice and Housing Advocacy Organizations Urge CA Governor Newsom to Veto ‘CARE Court’ Legislation
After the CA Legislature approved SB 1338, the “CARE Court,” Gov. Gavin Newsom last week provided a full-throated statement in support of the measure designed to help those with mental health illness—however, advocacy groups are urging him to veto the legislation.
4. Announcing the 2022 Vanguard Justice Award Recipients
Vanguard Award: Mano Raju, San Francisco Public Defender
Civil Rights Award: Brendon Woods, Alameda Public Defender
Organization Award: Emily Galvin-Almanza/Partners For Justice
Elected Official Award: Ash Kalra
Law School Award: UCLA COVID Behind Bars Data Project
Formerly Incarcerated Leadership Award: Stephen Liebb, SF Public Defender’s Office
Formerly Incarcerated Leadership Award: James King, Ella Baker Center
Wrongful Conviction Award: Jarrett Adams
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