Law pushing for review of harsh sentences leads to early release of 84-year-old man
James Riveria was serving a 140 years to life sentence for a series of residential burglaries committed 25 years ago in Rancho Santa Fe. Author: Shannon Handy (Reporter) Updated: 6:03 PM PDT May 3, 2021
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. After spending nearly 25 years in prison for a series of residential burglaries in Rancho Santa Fe, an 84-year-old man is scheduled to be released early.
A local judge made the ruling Monday, siding with the San Diego County District Attorney s Office, who said his original sentence was too harsh.
James Riveria was originally sentenced to 140 years to life.
It brought together members of the District Attorney s Office, the San Diego Police Department and elected city officials. Councilmember Chris Cate, who helped organize the event, said the goal was to eliminate any perceived barriers the AAPI community may face in contacting officials to report incidents.
There are planned events across the city. One was recently hosted in Linda Vista and another is coming soon for Mira Mesa.
At the symposium, officials shared tips with the community on how to report acts of violence or hate, which they said was the first step in preventing larger hate crimes against the Asian-American community.
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The U.S. Marshals have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former Marine suspected of killing his girlfriend.
Raymond Samuel “RJ” McLeod, Jr. has become a 15 Most Wanted fugitive with a reward of up to $50,000 being offered in exchange for information leading “directly” to his arrest, according to the April 5 press release.
“Raymond McLeod will be the first fugitive in history on our 15 Most Wanted list with an initial reward of up to $50,000,” U.S. Marshal Service Director Donald Washington said in the press release. “We want McLeod’s new status as a 15 Most Wanted fugitive and the $50,000 reward amount to be broadcasted far and wide. McLeod poses a significant threat to the public and must be brought to justice.”
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It brought together members of the District Attorney s Office, the San Diego Police Department and elected city officials. Councilmember Chris Cate, who helped organize the event, said the goal was to eliminate any perceived barriers the AAPI community may face in contacting officials to report incidents.
There are planned events across the city. One was recently hosted in Linda Vista and another is coming soon for Mira Mesa.
At the symposium, officials shared tips with the community on how to report acts of violence or hate, which they said was the first step in preventing larger hate crimes against the Asian-American community.