The Humboldt County Public Defender’s Office contends that Jon David Goldberg, who was sentenced this afternoon for the murder of a Fortuna volunteer firefighter, was denied a new trial despite “conclusive evidence” of jury misconduct. A press release by the Humboldt County Public Defender’s Office also states that visiting Judge Graham Cribbs closed proceedings on […]
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David Marcus’ Resignation Ends Tumultuous Tenure
Supervisor Virginia Bass confirmed that David Marcus has stepped down from the county’s public defender post after a tumultuous nine months in office. “He sent a letter on Wednesday evening informing us of his resignation,” Bass said Friday. Marcus’ sudden departure came after the Board of Supervisors held a special closed session meeting — called […]
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Public Defender to Retire, Judgeship Not Likely
After a decade on the job, Humboldt County Public Defender Kevin Robinson has informed the Board of Supervisors that he will be retiring in January. In a short letter sent to the board last week, Robinson says his last day heading the Public Defender’s Office will be Jan. 20 and offers to assist with training […]