$66 Million Lawsuit Says Oakland Police Sexually Exploited Teen Prostitute
Summary: The teen prostitute at the root of the Oakland police sex scandal is suing the city for $66 million.…
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Women Sue Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for Forced Pregnancy Tests During Arrests
A lawsuit has been filed against the Alameda County Sheriff that claims the department violated the rights of a woman…
Federal Court Says World’s Biggest Pot Shop Can Run While Appeal Is Pending
The same judge, Magistrate Maria-Elena James, who had ruled in February that the city of Oakland had no right to…
The People of Oakland Go on Strike, Except for the Lawyers
Yesterday, Oakland hit its excitement level as several thousand people crowded into the city in a ''general strike'' and marched…
Marijuana Legalization Fails, but Cities Still Taxing in California
Although California's controversial measure to legalize and tax medicinal marijuana failed, several cities have joined with Oakland in imposing city-based…
Civil Rights Lawyer John Burris To Take On BART Shooting Case
Civil rights lawyer John Burris has earned millions of dollars over the past 30 years by handling hundreds of police…