Richard Thomas Archives - Oakland North

Motion filed to send Sasha Fleischman case to juvenile court

By James Reddick | November 26, 2013 |

Defense Attorney William DuBois speaks with the media on November 26 after filing a motion for 16-year-old Richard Thomas' case to be moved to juvenile court. Photo by James Reddick.

Defense Attorney William DuBois calls the District Attorney’s decision to try Richard Thomas as an adult “unconstitutional.”

Rally for injured teen draws hundreds

By James Reddick | November 19, 2013 |

Attendees hugged and marched in support of Luke "Sasha" Fleischman, 18, who was badly burned by another teenager on his bus ride home. Photo by Becca Andrews.

Thursday’s march down MacArthur was the latest chapter in an extraordinary outpouring of support.

Oakland teen accused of setting fire to agendered high schooler scheduled to enter plea on Friday

By James Reddick | November 12, 2013 |

Sixteen-year-old Richard Thomas has been charged as an adult for potential hate crimes.