Cayla Mihalovich

The California Supreme Court is reviewing convictions that turned on undercover stings in jails known as Perkins operations. Critics say they go too far and risk false confessions.

Una práctica policial engañosa se está extendiendo por las cárceles de California. A medida que cobra fuerza, un número creciente de acusados afirma haber sido coaccionados para autoincriminarse.

False evidence ploys, hefty cash payments and jail cells outfitted with recording devices. These are the staples of a so-called Perkins operation: A controversial law enforcement tactic in which a police officer or civilian poses as an incarcerated person to elicit incriminating statements from a suspect.  Perkins operations are widespread in California and have helped […]

A deceptive law enforcement practice is proliferating across California jails. As it gains momentum, an increasing number of defendants say they were coerced into self-incrimination.

California prisons are limiting access to programs for incarcerated people as the system manages it overtime budget. The state spends about $18 billion a year on corrections.

Los tribunales de los condados de Los Ángeles y Riverside están probando una herramienta de inteligencia artificial y decidiendo si puede utilizarse en casos penales de gran trascendencia.

Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.

California's Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It's a launching pad to statewide political office, too.

Bruno Mars tickets running for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers' attention. They're advancing two bills targeting the resale market.

Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco focused on claims from an activist group when he kicked off a voter fraud inquiry.