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Victim rights push in long California murder case trials
Frances D emilio reports on Hal Sowers coping after his daughter Beth Sowers 21 was killed by the Gallegos pair. Delays in the case spark victim frustration as judges and prosecutors weigh speedy trial calls against venue and publicity issues, while victim services in Alameda County expand support with dedicated staff and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances D’emilio
Associated Press
N Francisco
Hal Sowers
Beth Sowers
Craig Miller
Mary Beth
Sowers
Charlene
Gerald Gallego
San Carlos
Gallegos
California
William D. Curtis
Monterey County
Attorney General's
Citizens Advisory Commission On Victims of Crime
Vance Raye
George Deukmejian
Steve White
California District Attorneys’ Association
Brian Forst
Institute For Law and Social Research
Washington
Philio Viano
Viana