Incoming New York Mayor Makes Vague Case for the 'Proper' Kind of Stop-and-Frisk
Eric Adams thinks he can give the police more power to hunt for guns without making innocent minority men the inevitable target.
Eric Adams thinks he can give the police more power to hunt for guns without making innocent minority men the inevitable target.
There are better ways to build trust in the community than by violating the Fourth Amendment.
The perpetrators almost escaped prosecution because one of them was a former employer of the prosecutor's office.
The men were almost never charged, thanks to misconduct from the first prosecutor, who is now under a criminal indictment.
As the trial wraps up, it's important to remember that the first prosecutor on the case, Jackie Johnson, has been indicted for violating her oath of office.
The jury rightly concluded that the prosecution failed to prove its case.
Did you think Kyle Rittenhouse's endorsement of Black Lives Matter was odd? Think of all the unusual stuff you've forgotten.
The annual photo op takes on cruel undertones as drug offenders continue to suffer under harsh federal prison sentences.
Given the dangers of jails and prisons, the pettiest of crimes can become death sentences.
Some are using Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal to argue for harsher laws and punishments. Andrew Coffee IV's case is a study in why that's an awful idea.
The D.A.'s office has said that Darrell Brooks bail was set "inappropriately low."
If police dogs assault innocent people at their handlers’ direction, it’s usually treated as the victim’s fault.
Restrictions have little chance of moving beyond political theater, or of winning compliance if passed.
The American Civil Liberties Union should not cavalierly take the side of prosecutors against the concept of self-defense.
The trial became an upside-down microcosm for the polarized debates about the U.S. criminal justice system.
COVID-19 has led to foot dragging in implementing some FIRST STEP Act reforms.
Coercive plea deals trample on defendants' Sixth Amendment rights.
In exchange, Jones shall “never again be eligible to apply for, be considered for, or receive any additional commutation, pardon, or parole.”
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The state’s pardon board vote to recommend clemency for Julius Jones. He’s scheduled to be put to death on Thursday.
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