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Santa Barbara Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks, Retrial Scheduled for September

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A mistrial was declared in the murder case against a 25-year-old Santa Barbara man accused of a shooting that left one man dead at Stearns Wharf in 2022. The decision came Tuesday after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Jiram Tenorio Ramon faces charges of murdering Robert Dion Gutierrez, who was shot on December 9, 2022. Jurors voted 11-1 in favor of convicting Tenorio Ramon, prompting Superior Court Judge Pauline Maxwell to declare the trial a mistrial due to the deadlock. District Attorney John Savrnoch stated that the prosecution … Read more

Santa Barbara Grand Jury Report Reveals Gender Disparities in Jail Work and Education Opportunities for Female Inmates

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A recent Grand Jury report in Santa Barbara County highlights significant disparities in work and educational opportunities between male and female inmates in the local jail system. It specifically notes that female inmates at both the Main Jail and Northern Branch Jail face challenges that limit their personal development while incarcerated. The report reveals that only about 12% of inmates at the Main Jail and 11% at the Northern Branch Jail are women, resulting in insufficient numbers to fill educational classes and work crews. In 2024, data indicated that of the … Read more

High-Stakes Trial Wraps Up as Santa Barbara PI Faces Embezzlement Charges Linked to Elder Heiress’s Fortune

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In a high-profile court case that has captivated the local community, closing arguments were presented Monday against Craig Case, a former private investigator and local TV personality, facing charges of embezzling almost $700,000 from a deceased 94-year-old heiress. The trial, unfolding in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, has exposed a tangled saga of alleged financial abuse and deception. Craig Case, once known for his appearances on the self-produced TV show “The Inn Crowd,” faced allegations as severe as grand theft, financial elder abuse, and money laundering, brought forth by the … Read more

$15.6 Million Win: Jury Awards Former Executive in Landmark Case Against Santa Barbara Asset Management and Nuveen Investment

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Los Angeles, CA – In a recent legal decision, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury awarded a substantial sum to a former executive. The total of $10.1 million was granted against Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC and Nuveen Investment, Inc., a significant player in the global investment sector. Including prejudgment interest, the amount rises to approximately $15.6 million. The verdict comes after a complex legal battle where the plaintiff was represented by Amnon Z. Siegel and Jeffery B. White of Miller Barondess LLP, a noted Los Angeles law firm. This case highlights significant issues … Read more