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Reliving a ‘horrific nightmare’: Sierra LaMar retrial could look very different
After an appellate court overturned the murder conviction in Sierra LaMar’s 2012 disappearance, prosecutors are weighing next steps in a retrial that would face significant legal limits.
‘Some of you will be injured or killed’: San Benito sheriff scolds bystanders filming crime scenes in wake of deadly San Jose police shootout
In a social-media post, Eric Taylor warned that 'bullets can be very unforgiving' to people encroaching violent encounters, and told police critics, 'I'm not sure how many of you were...
Feds secure new racketeering indictment, link more murders to Monterey County gang
Nine reputed members of Salinas Acosta Plaza have been tied to 11 murder and 14 attempted murder cases along with robbery and drug trafficking allegations.
California Supreme Court takes up rape conviction reversal for ex-49er Dana Stubblefield
The high court has agreed to review the case, which likely puts off any decision on a potential second trial beyond this year.
Overturned rape conviction of former 49ers star was county's first reversal under the Racial Justice Act. Why did it take so long?
The landmark law has gotten lukewarm traction in the South Bay, where the law originated, but advocates are touting smaller wins and an impact on court culture.
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield speaks publicly after being released from prison
Stubblefield's 2020 rape conviction was overturned in December, and his attorneys contend that trial errors should keep him from being re-charged.
Judge grants release for ex-49er Dana Stubblefield
The former NFL star is expected to be freed after being processed at Corcoran State Prison; his 2020 rape conviction was reversed in December.
AG clears way for ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to get bail hearing
Stubblefield's attorneys secured a Feb. 7 hearing to argue for bail and supervised release in light of his rape conviction being overturned by an appellate court.
Appellate court signals support for former 49er Dana Stubblefield bail hearing
The Sixth District court that reversed ex-football star's 2020 rape conviction issues order suggesting intent to overrule a Santa Clara County judge's jurisdictional stance.
Ex-49ers star Dana Stubblefield denied bail ruling after rape conviction reversal
Defense attorneys are decrying a judge's finding that he lacks jurisdiction to grant Stubblefield bail following an appellate court decision to vacate his conviction and prison sentence.