Maine (Or At Least One City) Next To Decriminalize Marijuana?
Portland, Maine seems to about to make some progress in the fight against dumb laws.
Multiple Casualties In Shooting At Washington Navy Yard
A shooting interrupts Washington D.C.’s Monday morning.
Federal Judge Finds NYPD’s “Stop And Frisk” Policy Unconstitutional
A Federal Judge has declared the NYPD’s “stop & frisk” policy to be unconstitutional.
Teaching Prevention is Not ‘Blaming the Victim’
The Air Force is telling airmen to take common sense steps to “avoid becoming a victim” of sexual assault.
FBI Review Says That Boston Bombing Could Not Have Been Prevented
In the end, it doesn’t appear that the Boston Marathon bombings could have been prevented by law enforcement.
Bradley Manning Acquitted Of ‘Aiding The Enemy,’ Could Still Face Up To 136 Years In Prison
Bradley Manning was acquitted of the most serious charge against him, but is still likely to spend most of his life in prison.
Zimmerman Juror Says He ‘Got Away With Murder’
Juror B29 says George Zimmerman “got away with murder” but concedes he wasn’t guilty of murder.
Florida Linebacker Barks at K-9 Officer
University of Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended after barking at a police dog.
FBI To Review Faulty Forensic Testimony In Death Penalty And Other Cases
How can anyone possibly support the death penalty?
Moral and Legal Culpability are not the Same (A Trip Back to the Beginning)
Going back to the very beginning can be useful.
Civil Rights Charges Against George Zimmerman Would Be Completely Inappropriate
Evidence that George Zimmerman acted out of racial bias is completely lacking, which means the Federal Government should stay out of this case entirely.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty On All Charges
George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges by a Florida jury late Saturday night.
Rise of the Warrior Cop
The paramilitarization of American law enforcement has had deadly consequences.
Man Arrested For Refusing to Turn Off Electronic Equipment
Richard Calderoni was arrested after acting like a jerk on an airplane.
Police Take Over Private Home, Giving Rise To Possible Third Amendment Violation
A case from Nevada provides another example of police abuse, and a possible claim arising under the long-forgotten Third Amendment.
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