Andrea "Andy" DelVesco, UCLA coed Murder Victim Dimitry Gorim  represented  Alberto Medina     Steven Cron  represented  Eric Marques   Los Angeles, CA —This was the initial appearance bail hearing for the two men arrested for killing Andrea “Andy” DelVesco . It began with an announcement by the judge that there would be no photography, video or sketching in court.    Additionally that much of the evidence offered by the DA was privately discussed in judicial chambers and would be sealed. Both defendants had top gun, privately retained defense lawyers.   Dimitry Gorim represented Alberto Medina and Steven Cron represented Eric Marques .    Hiring these lawyers involves paying a very large retainer up front.   Only a partial story was revealed by the prosecutor and many more questions remained unanswered.   These are simply allegations rather than proof.   Words never uttered in this proce...

Los Angeles, CA —I took an early interest in the case because of my closeness to past and present UCLA students and alumni.  It was about 7:00 AM when LAFD emergency vehicles came screaming to the Scene midblock at 10900 Roebling adjacent to the UCLA Campus. It was a lucky break that some of the students there were awakened by screams and fellow residents were up trying to combat the fire with a fire extinguisher on the first floor, Eastern side of the complex.   That was the residence of UCLA Spanish and Psychology major, Andrea “Andy” DelVesco .     Andy was an active member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority.   Some of the more observant kids present were able to tell the firemen that Andy was unaccounted for and they began an aggressive search.   They found Andy badly burned and beyond all medical aid.   Some 30 firefighters were able to contain the blaze within ten minutes. Thankfully no others suffered injuries considering this was early ...

I'm  Los Angeles, CA —Students will be sleeping easier tonight after police announced the arrests of two 22-year old Hispanic men for killing Andrea "Andy" DelVesco.   Alberto Madina and Eric Marquez are in custody at the Van Nuys Jail.   This is sure to be a “special circumstance” case meaning prosecutors can ask for the death Penalty.   Yet to be offered by police is the motive however the drug selling connection is sure to be playing a part in this investigation. the DelVesco girl and her two alleged killers showed promise as students of making great contributions to our world.  However now we have three young lives destroyed because of our insane Drug War.  How many more killings must we tolerate until we end this madness? We need to redirect our efforts to treat thoes addicted.  

Los Angeles, CA — YouTube has changed entertainment and news in a big way.    It’s brought the true democratization of mass media allowing virtually anyone to create, and broadcast whatever he or she desires.   Saying that, there are those issues related to what content gets special behind the scenes promotion by YouTube.   There is a lot of trash mixed in with some stunning content.   YouTube is  also a training ground for those that want to shape and hone their skills. Music lovers routinely steal or borrow music content created by others for their video’s soundtracks. This has created copyright pandemonium.   However it’s not really a bad thing for the artists. In fact new exposure of forgotten music of decades gone by has boosted legitimate sales! I’m a chronic music thief!   I do it because I fail to see the harm and I don’t get punished.   More importantly I need great music for the videos I create.   There is copyright fre...

O  I  Los Angeles, CA —21 year-old Andrea “Andy” DelVesco was obviously recruited into the Drug War when the UCLA police arrested her on four felony counts this June. Police are programed by prosecutors to automatically give Get Out of Jail Free Cards to low level dealers so they can take down the upper echelon drug kingpins.    Such was the case with this young Texas, double major coed.   She had little choice but to risk her life and become a snitch. The complaint filed against DelVesco with the court contained an appropriate bail bond recommendation of $120,000.00 to be posted before she could be released from jail.   What that meant is she’d have to post the entire amount in cash or wait until trial in a jail cell. These things aren’t quick and that could easily mean she’d spend a year or more behind bars before her case was tried of plea-bargained. Most people don’t have that kind of cash lying around to they must pay a bail bond co...