When Accusation Becomes Punishment
Maryland's House Bill 336 seeks to reform the issuance of arrest warrants by ensuring that only trained professionals, like police officers, can issue them based on verified evidence. The bill also raises penalties for false reports, aiming to protect…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 14, 2025
On October 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court held a closed hearing for People v. Giselle Farias Smiel, excluding the public and ADA support. The hearing was moved without notice from Department 34 to Department 127, raising significant concerns…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 5, 2025
Investigative journalist Michael Phillips is questioning the Los Angeles Superior Court about a discrepancy in the public docket for People v. Giselle Farias Smiel. The record displayed a Not Guilty plea for November 19, 2025, despite no plea being…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025
Official San Diego CAD logs for the May 1 and September 4, 2025 incidents classify them as civil assists with no criminal implications. Despite Los Angeles County filing kidnapping charges against Giselle Smiel, San Diego's records confirm no crime…