Film to explore gay-bashing in friendly, liberal community

Lawrence "Mikey" Partida's injuries It was a tragic end to his 32nd birthday celebration. As Lawrence “Mikey” Partida left his...

'Babbling idiot' standard: Squeaky Fromme competency tapes unveiled

Who of my generation can forget Lynnette "Squeaky" Fromme, the first woman to attempt to assassinate a U.S. president? Today, almo...

Psychologist whistleblower awarded $1 million; fired after testifying about state hospital's competency restoration program

In an unprecedented case, a civil jury has awarded $1 million in damages to a psychologist who was retaliated against after she challenged ...

California conference to highlight juvenile treatment

Michael Caldwell, co-founder of the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Wisconsin, will share his Center’s innovative approach to treatin...

California prisons careening closer to cliff

For a minute there, it looked like California's prisons were on the verge of positive reforms. But the current situation in the state...

Double murderer gets death in crude parody of justice

"Ha-ha." That was the reaction of a double murderer to today's jury verdict sentencing him to death. Representing himself at t...

Iran hostage takes on California prison SHU's

"Free country" throwing thousands in hole for their beliefs Shane Bauer spent 26 months in Iran's Evin Prison, four of them i...