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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Extraordinary Circumstances, Ordinary Due Process

The criminal trial of former President Trump in Manhattan was a normal functioning of the legal system under extraordinary circumstances. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

New Addington man cleared of killing last year now found guilty of fatal shooting

Drug dealer Denzel Kwateng convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Tyrese Miller but cleared of murder. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Los Angeles woman arrested again on suspicion of attempted kidnapping in Koreatown

Mental health diversion may not always prevent repeat offenses. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Wrong Case, Right Verdict

Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, won't face accountability before the 2024 election. The legal system is addressing his wrongs and frauds, transitioning from civil to criminal justice. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Texas's pardon of a man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester is chilling | Tayo Bero

The pardon and release of Daniel Perry, convicted killer of Garrett Foster, raises concerns about politically motivated killings and pandering to political pressure over protecting lives. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
3 weeks ago
California

Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?

Proponents of the 'Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act' aim to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes without addressing homelessness and lack funding for housing or treatment beds. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Extraordinary Circumstances, Ordinary Due Process

The criminal trial of former President Trump in Manhattan was a normal functioning of the legal system under extraordinary circumstances. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

New Addington man cleared of killing last year now found guilty of fatal shooting

Drug dealer Denzel Kwateng convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Tyrese Miller but cleared of murder. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Los Angeles woman arrested again on suspicion of attempted kidnapping in Koreatown

Mental health diversion may not always prevent repeat offenses. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Wrong Case, Right Verdict

Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, won't face accountability before the 2024 election. The legal system is addressing his wrongs and frauds, transitioning from civil to criminal justice. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Texas's pardon of a man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester is chilling | Tayo Bero

The pardon and release of Daniel Perry, convicted killer of Garrett Foster, raises concerns about politically motivated killings and pandering to political pressure over protecting lives. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
3 weeks ago
California

Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?

Proponents of the 'Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act' aim to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes without addressing homelessness and lack funding for housing or treatment beds. [ more ]
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The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

A man has been charged with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men and a suburban resident in Los Angeles.
The suspect also faces charges of residential robbery and being a felon with a firearm. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

A man has been charged with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men and a suburban resident in Los Angeles.
The suspect also faces charges of residential robbery and being a felon with a firearm. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

A man has been charged with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men and a suburban resident in Los Angeles.
The suspect also faces charges of residential robbery and being a felon with a firearm. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

A man has been charged with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men and a suburban resident in Los Angeles.
The suspect also faces charges of residential robbery and being a felon with a firearm. [ more ]
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The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
California

Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

A man has been charged with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men and a suburban resident in Los Angeles.
The suspect also faces charges of residential robbery and being a felon with a firearm. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Social justice

Op-ed: Can we make Illinois counties even less reliant on prison?

The number of people sentenced to prison in Illinois has dropped almost 50% from 2010 to 2023.
A larger share of those being sentenced to prison are now being sentenced for serious felony offenses. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

A Troubling Trump Pardon and a Link to the Kushners

Jonathan Braun, who received a commutation from President Trump, returned to working as a predatory lender after being freed from prison.
The consequences of Braun's commutation raise questions about Trump's intervention in criminal justice decisions and his potential actions in a second term.
The New York Times investigation uncovered additional ramifications from Braun's commutation and revealed new details about his predatory lending activities. [ more ]
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