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Voters Choose Woman to Replace Recalled Judge

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jun 6, 2018 Cindy Hendrickson is known for her work in support of marginalized communities. She replaces Judge Aaron Persky, who was recalled for issuing a light sentence in a 2016 Stanford sexual assault case. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Judge in Brock Turner Sexual Assault Case Is Recalled

PAUL ELIAS / The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 Aaron Persky, who sentenced a former Stanford athlete to six months in jail instead of to a long prison term, is the first California judge recalled since 1932. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Judge Faces Recall Vote Over Light Sentence in Sexual Assault

Emily Wells / Truthdig May 10, 2018 Aaron Persky, who gave a short sentence to a college athlete, is at the center of a public disagreement involving law professors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Stanford Rape Survivor Pens Moving Essay About Life After the Trial

By Kali Holloway / AlterNet Nov 2, 2016 Glamour magazine names Emily Doe, the pseudonym used by the 23-year-old woman at the center of the Stanford rape case, a "Woman of the Year," and publishes her incredibly powerful follow-up essay. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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A Tale of Two Injustices: ‘Lynching’ and Sexual Assault in California

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 9, 2016 Jasmine Richards was sentenced to 90 days and three years' probation Brock Turner, despite his multiple felony convictions for sexual assault, will likely get credit for good behavior and serve about the same amount of time as Jasmine As for Brock Turner's victim, her sentence is ongoing Jasmine Richards was sentenced to 90 days and three years' probation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )