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Former UFC fighter sentenced to prison for vigilante shooting

Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison today, by the Honorable Arthur Bocanegra, for a vigilante shooting spree that wounded an unintended target and sprayed bullets near a school crowded with children, teachers, and parents. He was remanded into custody.

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75%
Rate of filing charges
Our Office files criminal charges at almost exactly the same rate for all groups (75%). While racial disparities in the criminal justice system are present in California, we have worked to make our part of it as small as possible.
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317
Average days to complete a felony case
A clear area for improvement for the criminal justice system is the length of time that it takes to complete a criminal case in our County. We are and have been advocating for more resources, more trial court rooms, and better procedures in court to address this issue.
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39%
Diverse representation
African American, Latino/a, and Asian prosecutors make up 39% of the deputy district attorneys at the DA’s Office, more diverse than all lawyers in California.
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Pig Butchering PSA

If you think you've been a victim of pig butchering, contact your local law enforcement agency, ask to speak with a financial crimes detective, and be sure to file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

Gift Card PSA

Learn how to protect yourself when you're purchasing gift cards.

DA Rosen remarks on burglary arrests, 1-22-25

Three suspects face 72 felony counts after they were arrested in a string of burglaries in West San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga and Mountain View.

Medical waste investigation news conference, 12-5-24

District Attorney Jeff Rosen speaks about the results of a yearlong investigation into the medical and hazardous waste practices of the three county-run hospitals.

Animal Cruelty PSA

If you see or suspect animal abuse or animal cruelty is occurring, contact your local police department or animal services agency. Call 911 in case of emergency.

Byron Suarez: Overfelt Ambassador

Deputy District Attorney Byron Suarez spends much of his time as a Community Prosecutor in the Overfelt neighborhood of eastside San Jose that shaped him as a child, serving as a mentor and resource for students with a similar background.

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