Tag: Criminal justice reform
Closure of Dublin Women’s Prison due to Inmate Abuse Prompts U.S. Government Action
Troubled Dublin Women's Prison Closure Prompts U.S. Government ActionIn a groundbreaking move, the federal Bureau of Prisons has announced the permanent closure of the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin, California....
Melissa Calusinski Seeks Clemency from Illinois Governor Amid New Evidence
Melissa Calusinski Seeks Justice After Years in PrisonFormer day care worker Melissa Calusinski has spent 16 years behind bars for a crime she claims she did not commit - the murder of 16-month-old Benjamin...
Illinois Day Care Worker Seeks Clemency Amid Allegations of Forced Confession and Manipulated Evidence
**Illinois Day Care Worker Seeks Clemency Amid Allegations of Forced Confession and Manipulated Evidence****The Tragic Death of Benjamin Kingan**In an affluent suburb of Chicago, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on January 14, 2009. Melissa Calusinski,...
Comparison of UK and US Murder Laws: Exploring First and Second-Degree Charges
Comparison of UK and US Murder Laws: Labour Announces ReviewJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has taken the first step towards potentially changing mandatory life sentences for murder in the UK. The Law Commission will conduct...
Biden Breaks Record with Nearly 2,500 Presidential Pardons and Commutations
Joe Biden Breaks Record with Nearly 2,500 Presidential Pardons and CommutationsIn a historic move, President Joe Biden has announced the commutation of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. This unprecedented act of...
Illegal Police Sale of Restricted Weapons Fuels Crime Syndicates
Illegal Police Sale of Restricted Weapons Fuels Crime SyndicatesIn a shocking revelation, a CBS News investigation has uncovered a disturbing trend across the United States where police officers are illegally selling firearms, including weapons...
Review of Menendez Brothers Case by Incoming LA County District Attorney: California Gov. Newsom...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to delay making a clemency decision for the Menendez brothers' case. The decision has been deferred to incoming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman for further review....
End the Death Penalty: John Grisham and Jim McCloskey’s Stand in Robert Roberson Case
Robert Roberson was set to be executed in Texas, but the state's Supreme Court stopped the execution. This decision has sparked a conversation about the death penalty, with well-known figures like John Grisham and...
Police Officer Indicted for Fatal Shooting of Pregnant Black Woman Accused of Shoplifting
A police officer from Ohio has been indicted on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, and felonious assault in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman. The incident occurred in a...
NY Police Officer Attacked by Parolee: Examining Flaws in the Justice System
The recent attack on a female NYPD officer by career criminal Ernst Delma highlights significant flaws in the justice system that prioritize the rights of criminals over the safety of law enforcement officers and...
Caroline Ellison Sentencing: Former FTX Executive’s Legal Battle
Caroline Ellison, a former executive in the FTX cryptocurrency empire, is facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence for her involvement in fraud....
