New lawsuit alleges anti-Asian discrimination by Pamela Price
Craig Chew says he was fired after raising concerns about Price's attempts to get around legally mandated background checks.
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He was charged with 4 murders. Pamela Price gave him a deal
"Why would I want to forgive him?" said the mother of one of the victims. "To me, it was like a serial killer."
Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder
Friends and family say they hope the tragedy will help more people recognize and escape from domestic violence.
'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt
Ernie Castillo says his client was hit with a felony after refusing to make a hefty campaign donation to DA Pamela Price in January.
Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops
Judge Scott Patton slammed the DA's office for its "rushed and careless work" in filing the manslaughter case after the death of Mario Gonzalez.
Alyx Herrmann recorded her own murder, prosecution says
Authorities found the recording on Herrmann's cellphone Sunday — a month after her murder trial began.
'Fatal error' by DA's office may see manslaughter case dropped against Alameda cops
Judge Scott Patton asked pointed questions of the prosecution and said he would issue his ruling on the Mario Gonzalez case by Oct. 11.