Alameda County DA Resentences Three Death Row Inmates

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has filed motions for the resentencing of three death row inmates, including Ernest Dykes, Keith Thomas, and Gregory Tate, due to instances of prosecutorial misconduct and discrimination during their trials in the 1990s. Price established an Ethical Ombudsperson Office within the Alameda County DA's Office to prevent future miscarriages of justice. The resentencing aims to address past injustices and uphold fairness in the judicial system, with Dykes expected to be released on probation in 2025, Thomas receiving 23 years to life, and Tate facing life imprisonment without parole. The review of these cases, prompted by a court order following revelations of misconduct, has also led to the identification of other cases with similar issues, signaling a broader effort towards accountability and reform within the Alameda County justice system.