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2 weeks ago

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

The Riverside County civil grand jury uncovered 10 significant deficiencies in the Sheriff's Department's inmate screening process, leading to a violent felon being misclassified.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? | KQED

The acquittal of four police officers in Rodney King's beating sparked significant riots and ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial inequality.
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
4 months ago

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

The study found that individuals with working-class accents are more likely to be viewed as suspicious or guilty within the UK criminal justice system, demonstrating persistent bias.
London
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'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 expressed her anger at being uninformed about her case hearing date, a right she feels victims should have within the justice system.
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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
7 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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