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It’s that time of year again when Presidents and Governors grant pardons, give clemency, or provide reprieves to inmates.  Although this year, the pressure on Gov. Moonbeam (Brown) has accelerated exponentially!  It’s not one or two inmates receiving the coveted blessings – it may be 740 death row inmates, if the request from  6 other GovernorsRead more

“Ignorance of the law is no excuse,” and in the case of 22-year-old Shawna Andritch of Corona (below), her newborn baby girl, a day old, was found dead near I-15 in a cardboard box.  Ms. Andritch is facing murder charges for the death along with a $1 million dollar bail.  Had she only gone aRead more

 If you had a chance to describe this man, what would you say?  He’s smiling, he looks pleasant, but what’s he sharing with his defense attorney?  What words would you use to describe this man if you knew he murdered women?  His rampage was bi-coastal during the years 1970 to 2005.  He avoided apprehension partlyRead more

Will it be instant death or instant fame? Street racing has never been as lethal as it is today, and its popularity is increasing.  This blog is not in defense of this activity, but is intended to highlight impending deaths. There is no partiality; just a heads-up to the dangers.  However, various sectors of socialRead more

Jails, prisons, prisoners and inmate’s rights.  The question has always been, “what are your rights” now that you are not a civilian?  Once you walk through those prison gates, it’s a new set of rules.  So, here’s one to digest, ingest or regurgitate; exactly what are your rights if you’re transgender?  Is there a categoryRead more

This past Tuesday, prisoners staged boycotts in 12 states citing ‘involuntary servitude”.  “Nineteen days of peaceful protests are planned across the nation, organized largely by prisoners themselves,” states the Ed Pilkington of The Guardian.  Subsequent strikes, and sit-ins, as well as protests against various payment streams of income by companies allowed to operate inside theRead more

Is beauty only skin deep, as the old adage proclaims? Here’s a quick peek into the psyche and dignity of female prisoners across America being transformed through beauty while in custody.  OK you ask, why is this even important to talk about, much less a blog?  My thoughts initially, while searching for relevant blogging info. Read more

Dancin’ their way out of court and laughing at the system! Hey California, it’s coming our way.  Hmmm, maybe about September when California lawmakers are predicted to vote SB10 into law, better known as the Catch and Release Law, despite many state’s warnings to California.  New Mexico and New Jersey are quickly finding out theRead more

Operation Dirty Thirds: a recent sweep by the FBI against members of the Mexican Mafia was “a bid to disrupt the gang’s control inside Los Angeles County jails,” according to LA Times writers Rubin and Lau. Hey, it only took 500 law enforcement officials and 3 years to perfect this raid! But wait, only 32Read more

“California’s bail system needs thoughtful, structural reform, not an out of control chainsaw approach that disregards public safety,” states Mark Klaas, President of Klaaskids Foundation. He was the father of kidnap and murder victim, Polly Klaas.  He knows firsthand the pain of being a victim via his daughter.   It is quite unbelievable that bail companiesRead more