Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – There are plenty of reasons for McKinleyville residents to feel cheery and optimistic about their town’s future. On the flip side, the unincorporated community – along with all of Humboldt County – faces some daunting challenges. All of this was discussed Jan. 17 during the McKinleyville Chamber of…
Chef’s family scorns DA ‘betrayals’
See related story “Relatives laud DA Rees” Paul Mann Mad River Union EUREKA – Relatives of manslaughter victim Douglas Anderson-Jordet accuse former Deputy District Attorney Elan Firpo and former District Attorney Paul Gallegos of faithlessness and paltering with the facts in the case against Juan Joseph Ferrer, sentenced last week to 12 years in prison…
Stabbing Pleas Tossed
Jack Durham Mad River Union EUREKA – Superior Court Judge Joyce Hinrichs has tossed out plea bargains made between the District Attorney’s office and the suspects in the stabbing death of an Arcata man, stating that the deals would “erode public confidence in our judicial process.” Hinrich made the decision late Thursday afternoon, April 3…
Judge Tosses Plea Deals In Arcata Stabbing Case
(UPDATED at 8:27 a.m. April 4 with edits, additional information and photos.) Jack Durham Mad River Union EUREKA – Superior Court Judge Joyce Hinrichs has tossed out plea bargains made between the District Attorney’s Office and the suspects in the stabbing death of an Arcata man, stating that the deals would “erode public confidence in…
Candidates Clash At DA Forum
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union ARCATA – A district attorney candidates debate last week was mostly non-confrontational but the topic of plea bargains triggered spirited back and forth exchanges. District attorney candidates Allan Dollison, Elan Firpo, Maggie Fleming and Arnie Klein advanced their views – sometimes strongly – in a March 20 debate event held…
