Posts Tagged ‘Nancy O’Malley’
Most victims of Oakland Ghost Ship fire identified, although search continues
Thirty-three of the 36 victims of the Oakland Ghost Ship fire have been identified and about 70 percent of the warehouse has been searched, according to Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern, who warned that the process of combing through the remaining 30 percent will take time as firefighters and rescue workers face difficult conditions inside the structure.
Read MorePolice officers’ attorney claims Guap instigated contact with police officers
On Tuesday, attorney Michael Rains claimed at a press conference that the woman known as “Celeste Guap” instigated contact with Bay Area officers. She’s the teen at the center of a scandal that has Oakland police officers facing criminal charges and professional discipline.
Read MoreOne officer in Guap investigation pleads not guilty as lawyers file additional claims
Moments after an officer pleaded not guilty to having sex with their client, attorneys for the woman identified as “Celeste Guap” in press reports announced they are seeking damages from four cities and two counties in which they allege police officers sexually exploited the former teenage sex worker.
Read MoreKey witness against OPD officers may be released soon, allowing DA to file charges
The Alameda County District Attorney can proceed with charges against seven Bay Area officers involved in the “Celeste Guap” case as soon as Guap is released from a Florida jail—something a Florida prosecutor said “could be soon.”
Read MoreAlameda County becomes first in state to regulate cellphone surveillance tool
On Tuesday, Alameda County became the first county in California to implement new regulations on controversial spying devices used by police.
Read MoreOakland introduces new billboard campaign to combat human trafficking
Oakland District Attorney Nancy O’Malley announced Thursday morning the launch of a billboard campaign aimed at combating human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors in the Bay Area.
Read MoreThree charged in Alaysha Carradine killing
The passing of Alaysha, known as “Ladybug” to her family, rallied the Oakland community, and prompted community leaders to call for an end to violence.
Read MoreCouncil considers new meeting policies after raucous protest in wake of Blueford killing
Reacting angrily to the protest that broke up Tuesday night’s Oakland City Council meeting, city officials said Wednesday that they were working to establish new policies designed to prevent further such disruptions during regular meetings. “It was my decision to close the meeting down, after I saw that there was no way that Occupy Oakland…
Read MoreLocal officials and residents pledge to reduce gun violence in East Oakland
Community members, law enforcement officials and politicians alike reached across church aisles Thursday night to hold hands, literally, and pledge commitment to ending gun violence in Oakland.
Read MoreMurder charges filed in drive-by death of three-year-old
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against 26-year-old Lawrence Denard for the murder of three-year-old Carlos Nava, the Oakland Police Department announced this afternoon
Read MoreNew law intensifies penalty for trafficking minors
County D.A Nancy O’Malley and Assemblymember Sandre Swanson, who wrote the legislation, joined other officials yesterday to explain a new state law quadrupling penalties for sex trafficking of young people.
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