City of Eureka dismissed public nuisance lawsuit against Dick Henderson

 

Yesterday's Case Management Conference hearing in the City of Eureka vs Dick Leroy Henderson was dismissed without prejudice on February 6, 2026.

I have reached out to City of Eureka attorney, Mr. Robert Black to see if he can comment.

The reason for this post is not the back of Kent Sawatszky's head or the Rex Bohn campaign shirt

 

I took this photo at 9:05 a.m. The back of Kent Sawatzky's head is not the reason for this post. He is the one in the Rex Bohn campaign shirt.

Kent speaks on every single item he can for the full three minutes at every meeting. 

I am waiting to see what happens with a certain item on today's agenda to see if my hunch is correct.

Several cases I am been following had charges filed or developments or court minutes on what was supposed to be a court free day so when I update the post on said item, I will edit my Facebook news page. Readers on the blog check my page often and daily so it is not necessary.

Caltrans employee charged with domestic violence, false imprisonment and forcible oral copulation

 

I was the first to report on Caltrans employee David Orluck's arrest with exclusive details in each post.

Orluck posted bond and I have been checking to see if charges were filed regularly. The DA filed charges on 7/10. There is no arraignment date yet in e court.

Orluck is charged with 5 felonies and one misdemeanor including domestic violence, false imprisonment and forcible oral copulation.

No other local media has reported on this case. Will RHBB cover it given Kym Kemp connections?

As you can see from the charges and detailed complaint which I did not crop where it says merged HCSO case.

EPD still searching this vehicle near Courthouse

 

Took the photos at 9:10. This in the alley between 4th and 5th near I streets. Eureka Police Department is still searching the vehicle.

9:25 The vehicle is being towed.One EPD police services truck and two EPD vehicles. 

EPD Police Operations Analyst Rachel Sollom told me, "It was related to a non-injury traffic collision. No arrests made."

DOJ arrests San Jose State University Student for false information and hoaxes

**Photo provided by U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California**

The Justice Department announced today that Ziheng “Tony” Fang was arrested on a federal charge of false information and hoaxes. Fang made an initial appearance on July 10, 2026 in federal court in San Jose.

According to the allegations in a criminal complaint and court documents filed on July 9, 2026, Fang, 30, of San Jose, wrote a hateful and threatening message placed in a plastic cover sheet taped to the bathroom wall of a men’s restroom on the campus of San Jose State University (SJSU).  Fang is a graduate student at SJSU, pursuing his Master’s Degree in Data Science.

It is never Curt Davis' fault; the latest person he blames for his choices and loss is Doug Kaber

(Photo I took of Curt at a protest)

People get divorced. Including people who work at the Courthouse. It is not news and I do not cover family law unless there is a criminal case or some other newsworthy angle.

I have been aware of the family law case between former City of Eureka deputy attorney Curt Davis and Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein. Mr. Doug Kaber represents Davis. Ms. Joan Gallegos is Ms. Buckley-Stein's attorney.

There was a time I spoke with Curt Davis. I have done coverage about him as an attorney and other posts of interests and most of my readers do not need context. 

I cover Ms. Buckley-Stein regularly as part of my 12 years plus and ongoing coverage of Humboldt courts. I speak with her frequently.

I informed both of them early on that I did see their family law case on calendar and I had no intention of covering their divorce. Curt thanked me and saying he appreciated it and they have children together. Curt says a lot and I don't trust or believe him about anything. Once again, with this latest filing, Curt says one thing and does another.

Based on my coverage, my own interaction with him, I would not recommend him as an attorney. I have had numerous conversations with people about him and my own experience and my opinion of him is very low as a person.

Ms. Buckley-Stein is aware I am doing a post on the latest filing. She never asked me not to write about the case; Curt did.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke finalized the divorce on 7/10/25. I do read family law documents in cases I do not write about but parties I know or people in Humboldt who are public figures. The Davis Buckley-Stein case is yet another Humboldt family law case where important relevant issues such as child custody are decided but the Humboldt men in certain cases drag the case on unnecessarily over trivial stuff like a car. Not a classic or expensive car but some old, practical non name brand car.

In these cases, the men are nothing. They lost decent women. They are not alphas, they aren't even beta, they can loosely be described as omegas. I'd use another word but Google has a conniption over words that the PC police find offensive.

I have known Mr. Kaber for years. On June 17, 2026, Curt filed a request to remove Mr. Kaber as his attorney. There is a hearing on 7/16/25.

You can read the filing by Curt yourself.

Curt, you have been a lawyer for 8 years. You were terminated from the City of Eureka. You were sanctioned by Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning. Just because you do not have some disciplinary listing on your State Bar of California profile, it means nothing. What does it have to do with your the document you filed?

Calling yourself the President and CEO of your dinky solo firm is irrelevant. 

Trying hard to prove something? Anticipating issues with your credibility?

It is always someone else's fault. Miles, Mr. Robert Black, your ex wife, now you want to allege malpractice against Mr. Kaber?

I believe this accusation as much as your ridiculous claim about Rob Arkley and City of Eureka Manager Miles Slattery which I wrote about in another post.

" I chose not to report on what Davis shared including an outrageous claim Davis made about City of Eureka Manager Miles Slattery and local businessman Rob Arkley allegedly hanging out together. Davis did not provide any evidence and I have known both Miles and Rob for two decades and seen them at social events and observed them out and about in town. While I might have believed that Miles was at a certain place; that is not somewhere Rob Arkley would ever go. Davis' claim was so ridiculous, I had to contain my laughter. I have never shied away from valid news or standing up to power but I will not be used and I am not going to publish claims without evidence. "

"RHBB and Ryan Hutson did not publish Davis' anecdote about Miles and Rob."

Curt, you hardly have any court cases. You can't accept the divorce. You told me you care about your children. Yet, your actions show the opposite. Be a man and move on. Accept responsibility for why you were let go from the City of Eureka and why your marriage ended. Provide for your children and the mother of your children. 

Callie Buck fails to appear in court, bench warrant issued in three cases

 

(2025 booking photo)

I have covered former local attorney Callie Buck and her cases since 2023.

Buck has a 2026 case which was scheduled for jury trial next week and a VOP revocation hearing in a 2025 and 2024 case.

Today, she failed to appear in court for trial confirmation and pre trial. Future dates were vacated. A bench warrant for $5,000 was issued in each case by Colusa Superior Court Presiding Judge Jeffrey Thompson who has been filling in for various Humboldt Superior Court judges this summer. This week he is in Courtroom 2.

You can search the blog for all previous coverage or Google. 

Convicted transient sex offender fails to register, arrested by HCSO, released on OR

(Megans Law)

Gilbert Lankford arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 290.018(a) failure to register as a transient sex offender. It is a misdemeanor in California and he was released on O.R.

7/14/26: Today, Lankford's 2025 case is on for arraignment. The 2025 case is on for failure to register.

One guess on who may have threatened legal action against the County of Humboldt regarding Miranda's Rescue

There is no Rythe Law Group but there is a Ryther Law Group. 

One guess who told Ryan Burns about the letter to the County of Humboldt. One guess on who may have threatened legal action against the County of Humboldt regarding Miranda's Rescue. 

The request was published and information provided to the requester June 29, 2026. Lost Coast Outpost published the letter and a response from the County of Humboldt but as usual left out some relevant facts. LOCO never bothered to ask Ryther Law Group who the client is but all you have to do is the read the letter. Why is the client's identity a secret?

You can google the law firm if you want and just check the three recent entries under the press and news tab on the firm's site and do a google search into what the firm is working on currently. It should give some insight into the coordinated campaign which includes Humboldt and why HCSO finally did the photo op and investigation. There is a statwide effort by this law firm and Fix Our Shelters. You can also google how Ryther Law Group earns money.

This explains the regional and some national press. It also explains why Mike McGuire and Chris Rogers issued a statement.

This is just one excerpt from one listing from a quick Google search.

https://voiceofoc.org/2026/03/california-animal-shelters-reform/

"Orange County animal shelters were among the roughly 150 California facilities that received a letter from the Fix Our Shelters nonprofit and Ryther Law Group, calling out a slew of alleged unlawful practices and demanding reform.

Cease and desist letters included allegations like animal abandonment, unlawful euthanasia, inadequate conditions and retaliation against rescue partners and other members of the public.

This first round of letters listed a series of allegations without getting too specific toward any individual jurisdiction or shelter. 

Representatives from the Sacramento-based Fix Our Shelters nonprofit said they’re working on sending out more detailed letters targeting specific shelters. If shelters don’t take action to comply with state law, nonprofit officials say they will bring legal action against what they consider the most egregious players."

Even Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has incurred the wrath of Ryther Law Group and Expand Animal Rights Now who represent the Stand Up For Pits Foundation.

The lawsuit against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the City of LA, the LAPD, and Animal Services by animal activists claims the city leaders allegedly failed to protect animals and enforce animal cruelty laws. The Stand Up for Pits Foundation is asking to be reimbursed for over 50,000.

Even before I was aware of this letter, I called it a coordinated witchunt. 

The vegan activist lawyer Jill Ryther who is also conveniently the CEO of of Expand Animal Rights Now needs outrage for rage giving, a tactic employed by non profits. For that they need villains. Jill who touts her legal experience does not understand the U.S.constitution. An individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

There have been constant leaks and interference with the Miranda Rescue investigation and retaliation by the complaining parties against anyone standing in the way. There are conflicts of interest in the Miranda Rescue investigation. Where is that scrutiny?

No one has a problem with Shannon Miranda being investigated. The problem is the premature letter from Ryther Law Group, the media tour before an investigation is completed and any charges have been filed, the attention seeking reality show by Jenna Moore and Jennifer Raymond and their lackeys, the refusal of rabid, frothing at the mouth haters who won't step aside and allow an investigation to be conducted unhindered and cannot grasp that due process exists in this country.

A cliquey mob with the Humboldt complaining parties involved in animal rescue don't get to tar and feather someone with personal agendas.

If Jill Ryther, Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond, Fix Our Shelters and any other party threatening legal action are all about the animals, let them sign a legal document that they will not accept a dime or profit from the Miranda's Rescue investigation by taking over any of Miranda Rescue contracts or animals. They will not profit if a case is filed against Shannon Miranda and should there be a conviction or judgement, they will not take any money. All the money should go into a fund for care, medical expenses and adoption of animals. 

From what I have heard, Jenna Moore and Jennifer Raymond have money. Jill Ryther should have money if you believe her bio and do research on lawsuits she won.

If not, their motives are not selfless and it isn't about saving animals. 

If you did not read this post, you should in context this one.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/06/todays-hcso-press-conference-has-not.html?m=1#more

Repeat offender, stalking and criminal threats suspect Clayton Miller fails to resolve cases

 

Repeat offender, stalking and criminal threats suspect Clayton Miller has four open cases. I have been covering Miller since 2012. Ken Bareilles is his latest court appointed attorney. There have been discussions about a resolution. 

Both the People and defense stated their offers on record on 7/9 before the preliminary hearing in Miller's 2025 stalking and criminal threats case. There was no resolution. Miller is charged with 13 counts in that case.

Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel heard testimony from Jane Doe. Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer provided Jane Doe's rap sheet to defense.

Jane Doe's testimony continued on 7/10. 

7/10/26: Jane Doe completes her testimony. HCSO Deputy Johnathan Waxler is the last People's witness. People's exhibits are admitted into evidence.

Defense first witness isMiller 

7/13/26: Day 3 Miller completed testimony. Attorneys took a break. I saw Ms. Schaffer and Mr. Bareilles chatting in a conference room near Courtroom 7 around 9:45 a.m. Found out when court resumed, it was to discuss a resolution. Defense offer was rejected by people. Judge Neel held Miller to held to answer to 6 counts: not held to answer 7 counts.

Defense motion to dismiss is still scheduled for 7/16. Arraignment on information in the 2025 case is on 7/28.

If you don't read me regularly and want details on Miller's 2025 case and his other three 2026 cases and links to previous posts, you can check the May 9, April 30 and March 17 posts.

Jason, thanks for the specifics, if you are elected, I want you to tell me whether you will support Uplift

 

Jason is one of three candidates for Ward 1. He responded to my post and his response has specifics. Jason wrote a response that is not political speak and he addressed the citizens of Eureka.

Jason, there is only one clarification I want to make. I am not against low income or affordable housing. There are people who need it including people who work and people who deserve that chance to change their lives around. Affordable housing also helps people who are barely surviving in this non existent, dwindling Humboldt economy. California rents are out of control and Humboldt property owners charging San Diego, LA prices for moldy, dilapidated buildings where they turn a blind eye to noise, drugs and other nuisances to support their lifestyle and their lazy progeny or enable other leeches in Humboldt. The economy here is sinking faster than the Titanic and most Humboldt landlords are greedy and double dipping and include attorneys, court, county, law enforcement and government employees.  

I do agree with you about requirements and drug testing. Mentally ill or those who use drugs should not be housed with others. It is one reason I had to move twice last year, always because of 1 person in a shared living situation when the rest of my housemates and landlord were respectful, kind people. The challenge of finding safe and affordable living in Humboldt for me has worsened with the constant doxxing and harassing and most recently by petty, gossipy, selfish women who have issues and chose to unleash and attack others instead of working on themselves and their hatred.

In the 22 years I have lived here, I have only had two decent landlords who are not greedy and provide a clean, decent living apartment. My current landlord is one of those individuals. I live downtown and the only downside is the issues I addresed in my post which you shared on your Facebook campaign page.

I  spoke to someone who is going to graduate from drug court soon. He approached me and was very respectful. He knew who I was and asked me if I would do a positive story. I told him, I would when he graduates and after he maintains his sobriety for a certain period of time. There are others who have successfully turned their lives around and no longer use drugs. These people trusted me with their life stories. 

There is also a City of Eureka program which is very successful because it holds people accountable and gets those who want housing off the street and fast. I wish more Humboldt landlords would work with Uplift. You meet at least monthly with a case manager, you have to prepare and show a monthly budget, you pay what you can for your rent until you are completely self-sufficient. There is a time limit. There are rules. This program has helped people others have turned away and that includes Betty Chinn. I referred a chronically homeless individual and they had him off the streets within the day he went in for intake. I had to remind him a few times. I wrote down the address. I told Uplift staff I was sending him there for help.

I just spoke to someone who was homeless for 14 years. He shared he "got housed right away thanks to Uplift." He has a full time job and he  got off some governments benefits. Medi Cal is the hardest to transition from because of the exorbitant health insurance rates and because California choses to provide benefits to people here illegally. It is a slap in the face to those who follow the law and process to be here legally.

I am not going to use the word undocumented because it is PC and misleading. The woke elites and enablers who use such terms don't pay anyone's bills, they don't protect me or anyone else from doxxing and constant threats and they are the reason working class, women and LGBTQ rights have been decimated and reversed. 

You would never know this man was homeless if you saw him today. He remembered me from one of the times I covered EPD being at an encampment and offering services.

I like hearing and seeing people succeed. In Humboldt, jealousy and the other six sins are in full force. There are people here who have a full time job of tearing down strong people who survive despite challenges thrown at them. Social media makes it worse but it should not happen at all.

He is not the only one who got housed and chose to get off food stamps voluntarily and plans to get off Medi Cal. He is not the only Uplift success story. There are others who use the program as intended and then get off benefits because they have motivation and drive. That is not what other media and politicians want or share because dependency is what the grift and system needs for funds. 

People who are strong to make the choice to let go of the government crutch and survive day to day take a risk because the economy in Humboldt sorely lacks private industry and decent jobs. The churches, the Ingomar crowd and those who have a monopoly in private Humboldt jobs are too busy  hiring useless, spoiled nepotists,handing over their business to spoiled offspring who tank the business and they constantly whine about money instead of making sure merit and those who hard work prosper.

They need to step up or they deserve to go bankrupt and their wealth and business go to those who lift other individuals. I do not believe in government doing anything other than the basics like maintaining roads and public safety. 

Uplift works because of the staff and structure. The program works for those who just need a hand up and when they get it, they do not stay on government programs. Uplift assists those who need help with life skills, resumes and the staff tailor assistance to the individual. Jeff Davis and his team are excellent and they treat people with dignity.

People who need it, especially single males are not helped by any of the other so called resources in Eureka or Humboldt. Uplift does not discriminate.

If you are not mentally ill or on drugs and a single male, forget getting help from anyone but Uplift. Uplift is the only program that works and helps those these programs are designed for. The Eureka City Council and City of Eureka Manager Miles Slattery like to showcase Uplift when they have nothing to do with the success.

If the right people are not elected in November 2026, the City of Eureka and those I called out on ECC will F up this program. Uplift is already being called to step in because Betty Chinn does not want to deal with certain people. They have helped many others move and get settled in transitional housing projects while doing their regular workload.

Betty is fine though receiving funding from the City of Eureka and has for years until it is not convenient or easy. She and her foundation have done well for themselves. 

The current Uplift staff will burn out if they have to take on more because others couldn't be bothered. Betty Chinn and other organizations have received a lot of money over the years. It is time more money is distributed to Uplift and if anyone else wants a share of the funds, they need to demonstrate results and maintain them. Results that are not just shoving people into housing that is not a fit or with slumlords who want money but are not willing to provide a clean, safe, decent living environment.

I would give as much money as I could to Uplift. The fraud in LA and San Francisco hurts organizations in Humboldt like Uplift. Gavin, Mike, Chris and all the California Democrats do not give a damn. They are too busy with their TDS and sending out press releases to the Marin, Napa, LA tone deaf, privileged elites about useless causes that have nothing to do with bread and butter issues and hurt working people and the homeless.

Jason, you are running for ECC and you did not know about Uplift until my post from your follow up email to me. 

Jason, if you are elected, you will be one of several positions. Renee in Ward 5 will work with you. She gets it. Jeff Leonard is not an alternative. He had his chance when he was on Eureka City Council. I have not heard of anyone else running for Ward 5. Ward 3 and Mayor have no challengers; yet.

I get the same grief and abuse I did now as I did when I was politically active and people still seem to think I should  volunteer my time. At least with what I do now, I am heard and make a difference and valued by those who genuinely care about this community. I work alone now without people who never gave me credit and those people undid all the wins of 2010 and previous winning campaigns.

Everyone wants my time, access to my information and platform now. The same people who refused to invest in me years ago and won't now. Where is the money? Over 22 years, Humboldt owes me a chunk for the money I invest in battling the evil and darkness I did not create. Humboldt likes to demand but when it comes to paying; crickets.

When I worked on campaigns, people got elected. After, I started reporting, people who advertise with me won like Humboldt County's Juan Cervantes, DA and judicial candidates. That is because my readers are informed, they vote and they pay attention. Those candidates worked for it but no one is reading websites and Facebook with busy lives. They talk to people they trust. I interact daily with people who vote.

Jason, you and new leaders can be elected if the good ole boys and gals who have lost Eureka campaigns since 2010 listen and tell those who are the reason they lost to get off the team and to stfu on social media with multiple loser candidate John Fullerton being #1. Recycling past candidates won't work. They need to get over their egos and learn that winning means working with people who deliver results and not about their personal fee fees and fragile egos.

Jason, I am waiting to see who files paperwork but you are the first Eureka City Council candidate to reach out to me and I told you we would meet in person. I have not forgotten but it has been non stop, intense and busy. I will do my best to meet you in person but with my schedule, sometimes there have to be alternatives. You and any other candidate have to qualify first and prove to me who is or is not behind your campaign and that you have a chance to win for me to put in time I don't have to spare. That applies to any ECC candidate for this November 2026 election.

What people don't know because I do not broadcast is the one on one interactions I have daily with people helping them. Sometimes it is just encouraging conversations. Reporting is only part of my life. 

The local churches talk a lot about helping people but they do not follow Jesus or the Beatitudes. With the exception of a couple of individuals; they are the most judgemental. They never helped me when I needed it most. Ministry comes in different forms. Larry McNeil who I use to attend church with previously used to joke but he was also partly serious about the suggestion. He used to tell me when it came to tithe, I should carry a basket. I no longer go to that church but among my subscribers and donors are a couple of people who understand that in funding my work, they are supporting what I am called to do by God.

No one knows me solely from my reporting. No one knows me who has never bothered to sit down and find out more about me. I don't share with most in Humboldt and what I do is limited because I don't trust anyone in this toxic town. Humboldt two faced, back stabbing users are the reason.

The immature, hair flipping, eye rolling DEI hires at Humboldt Superior Court definitely do not know me nor do I care about their worthless opinion. They are unprofessional, they lack  moral character and they think blasting their personal lives to anyone within earshot is work. I have more respect for certain people on the street than certain jokers who work for the County and courts and are the laziest, nastiest individuals and disrespectful to taxpayers who pay their salaries. They think they know me from their limited interaction at 825 Fifth street.

The level of my being cranky is directly related and a result of the retaliation of doing independent reporting and 99% of it is from being at 825 5th street and the second floor of Humboldt County injustice.

People on the street are just of the many who have suffered at the hands of people I expose in Humboldt and call out and that includes the local tools who instead of doing journalism and having my back, spin for the powers to be.

Text of Jason's post:

I, along with a lot of citizens within the community, agree with you on this. EPD 100% needs a raise, especially CSET. ECC needs to be recalled and/or voted out. I want to make the TAP program mandatory and not voluntary to get the homeless or mentally ill off of our streets and to a city that can actually help them. What ECC is doing to them is 100% inhumane and flat out not right. ECC is more worried about the money they get from the government for the homeless rather than actually helping them. ECC wants to build all of these "low-income housing" to place off the homeless. These so-called housing units will be destroyed within no time. They need to be placed into rehab, local or not, and they need to be drug tested before they are guaranteed any housing. The Eureka City Council does not want to change anything, instead they want to keep it the same and make it worse. I am the only candidate that is 100% supporting EPD. IF I am elected, I will make sure that either myself, or an outside person, goes over every inch of the financials and finds every single flaw. As you know, I have been saying I will run on Transparency, and I will hold that commitment to the City of Eureka. I, personally, know people that have gotten sober from being incarcerated. We need to stop holding their hands and giving handouts to anyone and everyone. Regarding the businesses. I have said that I want to propose that any new businesses will have the first year of fees waived. I also want to propose that any business that has been in business for 10+ years, should have reduced taxes but will have certain stipulations attached, such as, but not limited to, making their business more presentable on the inside and out, interacting in city events, etc. Right now, there is no reason for a business to stay open or for someone to open a business here in Eureka. TOT is an absolute disgrace. They can't manage their books, so instead of finding ways to stop spending, they would rather just tax everyone to hell. I agree with JC 100%.

Of course it is Rex, who is always seeking glory and recognition who sponsored this agenda item where government takes no responsibility for lawsuits and blames everyone else

 

I did not have to include the letter but I have for the readers who will give feedback to Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn and other Supervisors.

Of course it is Rex who is always seeking glory and recognition who sponsored this agenda item where government takes no responsibility for lawsuits and blames everyone else. If the lawsuit has no merit or is frivolous, a judge can see through and dismiss the litigation.

There are reasons people sue government and other entities who are part of this coalition. 

I have covered numerous lawsuits against Humboldt County and for decades pointed out the taxpayer burden. I did that before I had the blog.

This coalition is people paid and funded by taxpayers and they get rich as a result of these positions. Rex has served more terms than any Humboldt County Supervisor. The taxpayer funded gig is easy and his ego and buffonery grows with each term.

Other than Rex and his good ole boy and gals who benefit from him; Rex refusing to step down is a cost the taxpayers of Humboldt County. 

Rex's good ole boys and gals sue the County so him sponsoring this agenda item is a joke. He defends other good ole boys like Sheriff William Honsal. Search my blog on the lawsuits against the County of Humboldt.

These arrogant, overpaid, entitled people shirk responsibility and are looking to further take away rights the public has which are already limited if you sue government in California.

While profiting off government positions is not Humboldt or California specific; the multiple conflicts of interest locally are obvious to anyone who pays attention and is informed.

Let's see if the local media tools cover this agenda item and if they cover it without talking points from Rex, the County or doing a PR fluff piece.

One can read the letter and spin it anyway they want, I am interested in the opinion and feedback from lawyers who have previously sued and won against the County of Humboldt or have pending litigation against the County of Humboldt.

Judge Van Dyke grants Redwood Teen Challenge motion to compel, attorney fees in wrongful death lawsuit

 

Still no ruling on the demurrer in wrongful death lawsuit filed against Redwood Teen Challenge.

There are court documents, more details and updates in both previous posts.

On 7/9, Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke granted the motion to compel filed by Redwood Teen Challenge and also granted $5,775 attorney fees related to time spent by Redwood Teen Challenge's attorney on that motion. The original request was for 9,000.

Trial setting is scheduled for 10/8/26.

Court trial to declare Justin Patrick a sexually violent predator estimated to take three weeks

 

I covered convicted felon Justin Patrick's 2016 arrest and case and I am the only one who has reported and done posts on the Humboldt County District Attorney's petition to declare Patrick a sexually violent  predator.

HCSO did not inform you. The other media did not; I did. Of course, they may follow up on it now, days and weeks after I pointed this out; yet again.

These are screenshots of most of my posts. Go back and read the detailed posts from 2016. I was just as busy then and the only one doing daily, regular court coverage.

Today, future dates were set for Patrick's court trial on the Humboldt County DA's petition to declare him a SVP. On 12/11/26, there is a pre trial conference and status of transport from the State Hospital. Readiness Conference is on 1/12/27 and court trial on 1/25/27. Time estimate is three weeks. 

Senior Deputy District Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for the case. Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian represents Patrick.