Community leaders and law enforcement gathered to support the families of crime victims and to commemorate their memories as part of an annual event that also included a special recognition for the tireless work of a deputy district attorney. See more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Two men who came to the aid of a stabbing victim and were suddenly targeted by the attacker who fired a crossbow at them, leading to a struggle that ended with the suspect’s arrest. Meet Citizens of Courage Mark Lopez and Fernando Melendez, in this video.
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In spite of the likelihood of substantial negative consequences, this mother and son demonstrated extraordinary moral courage by providing DNA to investigators working to solve a cold case homicide. Meet Citizens of Courage Dylan and Marisa Mabrito, in this video.
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After he and his student were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced into a car, this high school coach acted with bravery and quick thinking to disarm the kidnapper and allow both to escape safely. Meet Citizen of Courage Dylan Graham, in this video.
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Victimized by an unlicensed dentist, Donna suffered significant injuries that required repeated corrective surgeries. She cooperated with investigators and provided key testimony during trial. Meet Citizen of Courage Donna Cooper in this video.
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District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that 332 individuals have been removed from civil gang injunctions after a careful review of those who are no longer involved in crime or gangs. This video explains who qualifies and how they can get their name removed. [TWEET THIS]
Did you know that one in 12 women will be victims of stalking at some point in their lives? Men make up a smaller, but equally victimized group. The DA’s Office has a stalking unit that focuses on prosecuting these crimes. Watch the video to learn more. [TWEET THIS]
See why this graffiti art display is hanging in the lobby of the DA’s Juvenile Division, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
In January, 22 new Deputy District Attorneys were sworn in. Meet some of them in this video. [TWEET THIS]
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He has 31 years of community-based law enforcement experience. Meet Chief Investigator Jorge Duran, who was sworn in by District Attorney Summer Stephan this week. WATCH this video. [TWEET THIS]