A Fresno man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year girl pleaded not guilty Monday in his first court appearance in Fresno County Superior Court. Brent Cox faces nine counts of sexual abuse allegedly against the daughter of his girlfriend. Fresno County Sheriff's deputies arrested Cox, 41, last week. They also...
Life in Prison in Fresno Sex Assault, Robbery Case Involving Nanny in Northeast Fresno
A man convicted last year of 12 counts in a Fresno sexual assault and robbery case received life in prison on Friday. Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan handed down the sentence to Joseph Matthew Ward, convicted of sexual assault, burglary, kidnapping and other crimes against a 24-year old Fresno woman and...
COVID-19 and the Court Crisis: Action Needed Now
In California, we have now been ordered by the governor to shelter-in-place. Our government is requiring individuals to give up rights, asking businesses to give up income, and asking our fellow community members to do our part to halt this crisis. Yet, our courthouses are still compelling hundreds of community...
Arambula in Court on Day One of Child Cruelty Case
Joaquin Arambula stood in line around 8:20 a.m. at the main Fresno County courthouse, just like everyone else Tuesday. Surrounded by his wife Elizabeth, mother Amy, father Juan and a family friend, the assemblyman standing trial for child abuse entered security screening like everyone else. Arambula's first day of pre-trial...
After Losing Water Fee Lawsuit, Homebuilders Plan Appeal
Three Fresno homebuilders are trying to prove the adage that water is for fighting and disprove another adage: You can’t fight City Hall. A Fresno County Superior Court judge last month sided with the city of Fresno in a lawsuit over the implementation of water fees (also known as capacity...