AAPI HERITAGE MONTH 2023
Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The Alameda County District Attorney’s office acknowledges the many contributions of our neighbors of aapi heritage. we celebrate you this month and throughout the year.
ACDA PAMELA Y. PRICE ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST BERNARD JIMMERSON
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is announcing charges against defendant Bernard Jimmerson, for the murder of Marie Villa Bedford on April 29, 2023.
The defendant is charged with six counts, including: murder; shooting at an occupied motor vehicle; possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of ammunition by a prohibited person; possession of an assault rifle; and Manufacture/sale of a large capacity magazine. In addition, he is also charged with the special allegation, Penal Code 12022.5, use of a firearm.
The defendant is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, 9 a.m. in Department 112 at the Wiley Manuel Courthouse.
April Issue of the “Did You Know…?” Newsletter
Read the full April newsletter
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER:
- MADAM DA’S ADDRESS TO THE COMMUNITY
- WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A JUSTICE AVENGER: CYNTHIA CHANDLER
- PRESS RELEASE: ACDA ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST ANTONIO LAMONT POWELL
- PRESS RELEASE: ACDA’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN I-880 FREEWAY FATALITY OF 5 YEAR OLD ELIYANAH
- UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE
- PERSONAL CARE AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT ACFJC
- NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
- ROCK AGAINST RAPE CONCERT
- IN THE NEWS: KRON4, NBC NEWS, KTVU
Denim Day 2023
Denim Day is a campaign that takes place during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We wear denim to show solidarity with survivors, raise awareness, and educate others about all forms of sexual violence.
History of Denim Day
Denim Day began after a 1992 Italian rape case when an 18-year-old girl was raped by a truck driver. Although convicted, the Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction because the victim was wearing tight jeans, the Court concluded she had to help her rapist remove them. This became known as the “jeans alibi.”
Enraged, the women in Italian Parliament launched a protest, and the protest was picked up internationally, including by the California Legislature. Denim Day was born, and continues to this day to take a stand against sexual assault and stand in solidarity with survivors everywhere.