Tag Archives: crime
STATE REPORT ON TRUANCY ‘CRISIS’
There is no doubt student truancy in the public schools in California has reached an epidemic level. As a former prosecutor serving as a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, I saw first hand the criminal history of countless individuals as part of my caseload. In the past three decades I have … Read More
Judge approved request to force-feed inmates
A federal judge approved a request to force-feed California inmates if needed. It is the seventh week of a statewide prison hunger strike. Since July 8, almost 70 prisoners have refused the prison-issued meals, and officials fear for their welfare. If prisoners have signed do-not-resuscitate requests, policy is to let them starve to death. However, … Read More