May 28, 2026
Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One
The Rule of People v. Haddock and Frank is that defendants establish a prima facie showing under the Racial Justice Act when they present factual allegations that, if true, would demonstrate a substantial likelihood of a violation, without requiring proof of their truth or prejudice analysis, under circumstances where an attorney's presentation of racially charged material to the jury exceeds the narrow exception for relating relevant third-party statements.