Pussy Riot Members Freed from Prison
Three months ahead of scheduled release, which counts as mercy for Russia
Three months ahead of scheduled release, which counts as mercy for Russia
How mandatory minimums punish drug defendants for exercising their right to a trial
Says he was tormented into confessing to a rape he didn't commit
Sentenced to four life terms for overdose deaths of patients
Thousands of Americans are serving life sentences for nonviolent offenses.
Have been in jail from sexual assault case dating back to 1994
Faced up to life in prison after pleading guilty
Murder conviction thrown out after prosecution failed to share important evidence
Would be first execution in the state since 1939
People's lives destroyed for small amounts of drugs
Still a majority -- 60 percent -- favor it for convicted murderers
Believed to be one of the largest of its kind in the US
Ohio man pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide
Oh look, a progressive not afraid to admit Rand Paul's right on an issue they're interested in
Neuroscientist Carl Hart on the fundamental ignorance that shapes our national conversation about drug policy.
Kilpatrick convicted of 24 counts of bribery, extortion, racketeering, fraud and tax evasion.
Freed after judge overruled conviction
Pentobarbitol no longer available as manufacturer will no longer sell for use to put people to death
Marissa Alexander deserves the benefit of the doubt, not 20 years in prison.
Manufacturer of pentobarbital cuts off supply
A Senate hearing highlights the case against mandatory minimums.