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Quinn Welsch
Quinn Welsch is a San Diego reporter for Courthouse News, a cybersecurity student, and Army veteran. He has covered crime, public safety, local politics and art since his journalism career began in 2014. When he's not writing, he can be found outside enjoying the San Diego sunshine.
Latest Articles by Quinn Welsch
Anti-human trafficking activist avoids former employee's sexual abuse claims
A federal judge determined Celeste Borys improperly obtained evidence against Tim Ballard, but he still faces sexual abuse claims from five other women who worked for him.
California father pleads guilty to dosing children with psychedelic mushrooms, federal prosecutors say
An attorney for Randal Vance said that the doses were exaggerated and that his client only provided very small amounts of psilocybin to his two young sons.
Years after GirlsDoPorn, survivors are finding ways to heal and fight back
Michael Pratt and his associates are in prison — but women targeted in his GirlsDoPorn sex trafficking operation say the exploitation never truly ended. Now, they’re pushing for reforms to prevent others from ever enduring the same fate.
Judge preliminarily approves settlement requiring sweeping reforms at San Diego County Jail
The plaintiffs' attorney said they were just trying to achieve "basic human dignity."
Russian-born billionaire back on the hook in winery fight between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
A California appeals court ruled that billionaire Yuri Shefler can be sued in California over his purchase of Angelina Jolie's stake in Château Miraval, reviving a key part of Brad Pitt's long-running lawsuit over ownership of the famed French winery.
Rady Children’s Hospital agrees to continue gender-affirming care for minors under California court order
Attorneys representing Rady Children's Hospital patients in a separate but related class action argued they should be allowed to proceed with their case concurrently.
Euclid telescope captures largest-ever image of the Milky Way’s galactic center
Euclid's new photo reveals more than 60 million stars and provides new insights into exoplanet detection through microlensing, offering astronomers a powerful tool for studying the hidden worlds of our galaxy.
Ninth Circuit reconsiders California ban on rifle sales to young adults
A Ninth Circuit panel heard arguments Tuesday over whether California can restrict semiautomatic rifle sales to 18- to 20-year-olds and require hunting licenses for some firearm purchases.