Woman testifies about alleged sex crime at Berkeley restaurant
The DA's office charged Carlos Salgado Cruz II with sexual battery by restraint and sexual penetration by a foreign object.
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Despite felony charges, judge releases Medina Reyes on 'OR'
Judge Brian Caruth released Guillermo Medina Reyes on his own recognizance (OR), ordering him to return to court next week.
Police shooting prosecuted under Price faces new challenge
The defense says the prosecution failed to turn over potentially exculpatory material — which could mean trouble for the case in the future.
With Price gone, new Alameda DA should oversee fatal police shooting case, AG says
Under Pamela Price, the courts recused her office twice in less than three months from high-profile cases. Such extreme remedies are rare.
2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting
Berkeley police say Alex Foster fired a gun through his ceiling into his neighbor's apartment at Gilman and Curtis. No one was hurt.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'
The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.