Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price said James Vega should not spend decades behind bars "for a tragic mistake." Now he's out after 2.5 years.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price was elected in November 2022 with 53% of the vote. In November 2024, voters removed her from office via a recall campaign that won the support of 63% of the electorate.