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Newsweek: Opinion: Stop excluding Jews from California juries

May 20, 2024

The Jewish community of California has received ample attention of late regarding the death penalty in California. Most prominently, revelations recently came to light that Jews were routinely excluded from serving as jurors in cases where the death penalty was being sought in California's Alameda County.

Mercury News: Former Santa Clara County sheriff candidate convicted of perjury

May 10, 2024

SAN JOSE — A fringe candidate who ran for Santa Clara County sheriff two years ago has been convicted of perjury for signing a sworn declaration falsely stating she had mandated law-enforcement experience and credentials to hold the office, then later defended herself by calling the requirement unconstitutional.

BankInfoSecurity: Combating Pig Butchering Scams With a Unified Approach

May 10, 2024

Pig butchering scams - a combination of romance and investment scams - have left victims financially bankrupt. According to Erin West, a deputy district attorney in Santa Clara County, California, these scams are multi-faceted. Victims are lured through fake texts, social media messages or dating apps by someone pretending to be romantically interested in them. The scammers then convince the victims to make investments into crypto exchanges, draining their finances completely.