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1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

California Sheriff's Department errors led to slaying of inmate, grand jury says

Inmate screening flaws led to a violent felon being misclassified as low-risk, culminating in a stabbing death in jail.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Friend of Alexander brothers charged in sexual assault case has ankle monitor removed

Ohad Fisherman's ankle monitor was removed following a lack of evidence linking him to further crimes related to a 2016 rape case.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Border Patrol agent admits to forcing migrants to show him their breasts

Former Border Patrol agent Shane Millan pleaded guilty to abusing his power and violating female migrants' civil rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

People with working-class accents more likely to be suspected of committing crimes

Accent bias in the UK criminal justice system raises serious concerns about stereotypes affecting perceptions of guilt and innocence.
Accents from cities like Liverpool and Newcastle are unfairly associated with crime, impacting all judicial processes.
The study highlights the need for awareness and reform in how accents influence judgment in the legal system.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I am in a blind rage' - Natasha O'Brien was not informed about date of upcoming appeal over her attacker Cathal Crotty's sentence

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

After Daniel Penny not-guilty verdict, calls mount for DA Alvin Bragg to 'resign in shame'

Calls for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's removal intensified following the trial of Daniel Penny, as critics argue he misuses prosecutorial power.
Social justice
fromKqed
6 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
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