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The defendants, who were all 19 years old at the time, were initially charged with felony assault. As part of a plea agreement for a reduced sentence, they agreed to participate in a gun violence prevention program and engage in LGBTQ+ community education. This restorative justice approach focused on accountability, healing and connection, rather than punishment alone.

The State Bar of California has recommended the disbarment of an Oakland-based attorney for, among other misdeeds, repeatedly using profanity-laced, racially-charged, and abusive language in court filings and accusing multiple jurists of racism.

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