Eric Arnold

Despite Community Concerns, Epps Sentenced to Prison Time

Sustained outpouring of community support — a defining aspect of Kevin Epps’s murder trial —  ultimately fell short at his sentencing hearing.

Acquitted of Murder, Convicted Anyway: Epps Trial Reveals Racial Gap in Self-Defense Law

Kevin Epps shot and killed Marcus Polk inside his home in 2016, saying he did so to defend himself.

Legal, Ethical Questions Remain as Epps Trial Sentencing Date Nears

As Kevin Epps awaits sentencing for the 2016 shooting of Marcus Polk, supporters are raising concerns over prosecutorial misconduct and judicial error.

Hung Jury, Mistrial in Latest Phase of Epps Trial as Prosecution Narrative Unravels

Courtroom observers speculated this turn of events may have reflected the jury’s irritation at prosecutorial overreach in a largely circumstantial case.

Verdict Reached in Kevin Epps Murder Trial

A San Francisco jury found filmmaker Kevin Epps not guilty of first- or second-degree murder on Monday December 15, as a nine-year-long legal saga reached a tipping point.

Jury Instructions, Closing Arguments In Epps Trial

Deliberations and a verdict are all that remain in the month-long murder trial of filmmaker and editor Kevin Epps in San Francisco Superior Court. 

Kevin Epps: ‘Felon With a Gun’ or Community Asset?

After three weeks of testimony, the trial of Kevin Epps for the 2016 murder of Marcus Polk has now reached the jury instructions phase.

As Epps Trial Draws to a Close, Equal Justice Concerns Emerge

The defense in the trial of Kevin Epps for the 2016 killing of Marcus Polk relied on a sole witness, forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek.

In Epps Trial, Prosecution Presents Potentially Damaging Testimony Before Resting

Kevin Epps, 57, is facing first-degree murder charges in the 2016 shooting death of Marcus Polk, then 49, a troubled transient and chronic methamphetamine user.

Complicated Family Dynamics and Questionable Witness Testimony on Display in Epps Trial

The murder trial of SF-based filmmaker Kevin Epps has been a highly-procedural affair to date, as the prosecution has relied heavily on law enforcement...

In Epps Trial, Concerns Over Prosecutorial Misconduct and Political Agendas

The murder trial of Kevin Epps, executive editor for the legacy Black newspaper SF Bayview, has resumed after a six year hiatus. Epps' supporters are questioning the controversial use of digital animation as supposed new evidence by the DA.

Should You Cancel Your Cruise as Deadly Hantavirus Emerges?

The deadly hantavirus is making news headlines as 3 cruise ship passengers died last month. But hantavirus will not rise to pandemic levels, says UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.

New Green Card Processing Rules Create Fear and Chaos in Immigrant Communities

Just Live | A new USCIS policy requires many green card applicants to complete the process abroad, raising concerns over reentry bans, family separation, legal challenges, and uncertainty for immigrant communities nationwide.

‘Not a World Cup for the World’: Rights Advocates Sound Alarm Ahead of Tournament

With the FIFA World Cup to open June 11, civil advocates warn the tournament risks becoming a backdrop for serious rights violations on American soil.

SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Vulnerable Communities, New Data Show

Black, Latino, and Native American households face greater food uncertainty than the population at large, according to data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard.