A jury on Monday found the 48-year-old guilty of rape by force, false imprisonment and forcible oral copulation.

Superior Court Professional Employees Association (SCPEA) spokesman Tom Saggau expressed outrage over the decision.

Plexiglass dividers have been installed in courtrooms and jury deliberation will occur in spaces with enough room for social distancing.

Dr. Sharat Lin—president of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center—was jailed on what he says should have been a cite-and-release charge.

Defense lawyers feared that in addition to violating due-process rights, the closure further exposed defendants to COVID-19 as they wait in jail. 

Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilman Sergio Jimenez want the city to align with neighboring counties that have stricter rules in place.

The expungements stem from collaborative efforts of the local district attorney, public defender, the county and the courts. 

The expansion of telephonic payment services aligns with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control promoting “social distancing.”

The conservative Prager University plans to continue its fight in California’s 6th District Court of Appeals. 

The lawsuit claims that the festival association, a Gilroy-based non-profit, could have done numerous things to make the event safer.