Prosecuting delayed death cases
A 15-year-old girl who was struck by a car in San Jose 11 years ago died of her injuries this week, police said, prompting authorities to reopen a hit-and-run investigation into her death. KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza weighs in on the prosecution of delayed death cases.
Guilty verdict handed down in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza breaks down the verdict in the case of Ahmaud Arbery who was gunned down while running through a Georgia neighborhood.
$4.9M payout to family of mentally ill man killed by Danville police officer
The family of Laudemer Arboleda, who died in an East Bay police shooting in 2018, has received a $4.9 million wrongful death settlement -- made public a day after the officer who killed him was found guilty of assault, KTVU has learned.
$4.9M payout to family of mentally ill man killed by Danville police officer
The family of Laudemer Arboleda, who died in an East Bay police shooting in 2018, has received a $4.9 million wrongful death settlement -- made public a day after the officer who killed him was found guilty of assault, KTVU has learned. KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
Mixed outcome in the trial of Danville officer
KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza weighs in on the outcome of the trial against Danville officer Andrew Hall.
Ersie Joyner: Retired Oakland police captain recovering after deadly gas station shootout
Ersie Joyner, a retired Oakland police captain involved in a deadly shootout, was recovering in the hospital on Friday after he was shot and two attempted robbery suspects were killed an injured, respectively.
Angry driver repeatedly ran over woman who is homeless, prosecutors allege
Criminal proceedings were suspended Thursday in the case of a man accused of deliberately running over a homeless woman in Millbrae because he felt she had been mean to him.
Judge plans to re-sentence Scott Peterson to life this fall
KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza breaks down the latest developments in the Scott Peterson case.
RFK assassin moves closer to freedom with help of 2 Kennedys
The man convicted of assassinating Sen. Robert F Kennedy back in 1968 was granted parole on Friday. Sirhan Sirhan, 77, has spent the last 53 years behind bars for the murder. Two of Kennedy's sons said they support Sirhan's release from prison. But as KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza explains, that decision is up to the governor.
Defense team calling for Scott Peterson to testify in Kristin Smart's murder
The defense team for Paul Flores, who is on trial for the murder of Kristin Smart, is calling for Scott Peterson to testify in Smart's disappearance. Flores argues that Peterson knew Smart, and was even at the same party as Smart before she went missing.
Gilroy shooting victims go after gun manufacturer
Victims from the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims are now suing the manufacturer of the gun used during the incident. KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza weighs in on the legal battle.
Widow sues Oakland, Alameda Co. over shooting death by squatter
The widow of a private banker who police say was shot and killed in East Oakland by a man who had allegedly threatened them for months, is suing the city and Alameda County officials, saying they failed to protect the couple.
KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza explains Bill Cosby's abrupt release from prison
KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza spoke with Mike Mibach on Wednesday, June 30 following Bill Cosby's release from Pennsylvania state prison earlier in the day. Cosby was freed from prison after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction. It is a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America's Dad.” The state Supreme Court said Wednesday that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor's agreement not to charge Cosby. The 83-year-old Cosby served nearly three years of a three- to 10-year sentence. Cosby was promptly set free from the state prison in suburban Montgomery County and driven home.
Man who stabbed 94-year-old Asian American woman enters not guilty plea
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza about the charges the man faces.
Rome jury convicts 2 Bay Area friends for police officer's murder
The two Bay Area men were sentenced to life in prison, the jury in Rome announced Wednesday. For more, KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza.
San Jose patrol officer on Chauvin verdict, how it affects officers
KTVU spoke with a San Jose patrol Officer Terrence Campbell to get his perspective on police reform efforts after the Chauvin verdict.
What next after Chauvin's conviction on 3 counts?
KTVU legal expert Michael Cardoza breaks down the Derek Chauvin conviction and the prison time the ex-cop faces.
Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin trial: jurors begin deliberations
Derek Chauvin's defense and the Hennepin County prosecution made their closing arguments to jurors who've been asked to determine if the former Minneapolis police officer is guilty of second-degree murder and other charges connected to the death of George Floyd. Legal analyst Michael Cardoza explains what transpired in court before the jury began deliberations.
Former police officer charged in death of Daunte Wright
KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza spoke with Alex Savidge on The Four on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 following the arrest of Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright.
Evaluating the prosecution in the Derek Chauvin case
Prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer who's charged with the murder of George Floyd. KTVU's legal affairs expert Michael Cardoza credits the prosecution with an effective case, presenting evidence that Chauvin did not follow police procedures when he applied his knee to Floyd's neck. Now, the defense takes up its case, aiming to prove that Chauvin's actions did not cause Floyd to die.