Dave in the News
Trial Begins in 2021 Shooting of Phoenix Officer Tyler Moldovan
Essa Williams is on trial for allegedly shooting Officer Tyler Moldovan eight times during a December 2021 encounter. Moldovan testified about his severe injuries and memory loss, while Williams’ attorneys argued that he acted out of fear during a poorly coordinated police response.
Racial Segregation of Black Inmates in Maricopa County’s 4th Avenue Jail Challenged
Black inmates at Maricopa County’s 4th Avenue Jail are appealing to the Arizona Court of Appeals over racial segregation policies that house them separately from White and Hispanic inmates. The motion, led by Dave Erlichman, argues this practice violates the Equal Protection Clause and reflects systemic racism and judicial neglect.
Petition to the Supreme Court of Arizona
Dave is challenging a court decision in Maricopa County, Arizona, arguing that systemic failures to enforce jury service laws have led to racially unrepresentative juries. The case highlights how lower jury response rates among Hispanics and Blacks—linked to income disparities—have resulted in their exclusion from the jury pool for years.
Joseph Nolan Murder Trial
The trial of Joseph Nolan, accused of the 2022 murder of 16-year-old James Sanchez in Catalina, began on January 14, 2025, in Tucson. Nolan faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder and aggravated robbery, with witness testimonies ongoing.
Second murder suspect challenges forensic evidence from troubled Tempe police unit.
A man accused of murder in 2019 just asked a court to toss out evidence collected by Tempe’s forensics team, citing the unit’s decade of dysfunction.
Check out this story on azcentral.com: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2024/02/07/tempe-forensic-evidence-questioned-in-a-second-murder-case/72392938007/
Man accused of shooting Phoenix officer claims jail health care denied.
Check out this story on azcentral.com: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/05/10/maricopa-county-denying-health-care-to-man-accused-of-shooting-phoenix-officer-claim-alleges/73628696007/
