In a gruesome 2016 triple murder case, convicted trans woman and alleged biker gang "enforcer" Dana Rivers has launched a last-ditch effort for a new trial, hoping to avoid spending the rest of her life in prison. Rivers was found guilty in November 2022 of the murders of Charlotte Reed, Patricia Wright, and Benny Toto Diambu-Wright in Oakland. Prosecutors suggested Rivers's motive may have been linked to Reed's departure from the Deviants motorcycle club, with which Rivers was affiliated. While Rivers initially entered a plea of not guilty, she later changed it to not guilty due to insanity. Her attorney has now filed a motion arguing multiple points for a new trial, including denial of a requested haircut for Rivers and the prosecution's broad comparisons between the Deviants and the Hells Angels. If the motion is denied, Rivers may face a life sentence. Continue reading the full article on SFist →
