Harvey Weinstein’s New York Conviction Overturned
He’s still a convicted felon in California, though.
After the Protests: What Then?
How to translate understandable frustration at injustice into tangible reform?
Deval Patrick Enters Presidential Race
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has entered the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination
Majority Of Americans Oppose Trump’s Position On N.F.L. Protests
Most Americans don’t support President Trump’s statements about the protests by N.F.L. players, but it’s just another example of him using hateful rhetoric to pander to his base.
Trump Asked Jeff Sessions About Dropping Criminal Case Against Joe Arpaio
President Trump’s attempts to interfere in the administration of justice go beyond the Russia investigation.
Trial In Walter Scott Shooting Ends In Hung Jury, Mistrial
Despite a video that clearly shows what appears to be cold-blooded murder, the trial of a South Carolina cop who shot an African-American man in the back while he ran away ended in a hung jury. Fortunately, this isn’t the end of the road.
Charges Dropped Against Remaining Officers In Freddie Gray Case
After four straight losses, prosecutors in Baltimore are throwing in the towel in the Freddie Gray case.
Two Shootings, 1,000 Miles And 2 Days Apart, Bring Police Misconduct Back Into The Spotlight
Two cases quite a distance from each other, but in both police seem to be acting with a ‘shoot first, ask questions later’ attitude, especially when it comes to African-American men.
Trial Of Freddie Gray Police Van Driver Ends In Acquittal
The trial of the man who was believed to be the most culpable in the death of Freddie Gray has been acquitted, calling the entire prosecution strategy into question.
Once Again, The Supreme Court Stabs At The Heart Of The Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court has once again issued a ruling that further chips away at the protections of the Fourth Amendment.
With Little Suspense Regarding The Outcome, Democrats Head To The Polls In South Carolina
There’s little doubt that Hillary Clinton will win today’s South Carolina Primary, the only question is how big a win she’s likely to score.
Chicago Cop Charged With First-Degree Murder In 2014 Death Of 17 Year-Old African-American Male
A Chicago Police Officer has been charged with murder in the death of a 17 year old African-American male that, from the evidence that has been released, seems completely unjustifiable.
Cleveland Police Department Reaches Settlement With Justice Department On Abuse Report
The Cleveland Police Department has agreed to submit to significant monitoring in the wake of a damning Justice Department investigation.
Independent Prosecutors For Police Misconduct Cases Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Many have suggested that prosecution of cases involving police misconduct should be handled by prosecutors who don’t work with local police departments on a regular basis. They’re right.
How the Drug War Disappeared the Jury Trial
Only a tiny percentage of those in American prisons ever got a trial.
Despite Controversy And Doubt, Troy Davis Was Executed In Georgia Last Night
The execution of Troy Davis brings back to the forefront the reasons why the death penalty is inherently flawed.
