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01 Jul Overturned Cosby Conviction Shows Flaws in Prosecutorial Discretion
The fact that Cosby's convictions were overturned made headlines for many reasons, but one should be the flaws with prosecutorial discretion.
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07 Mar Did Chrisley Know Justice?
The Chrisley couple will likely spend the next few years in federal prison. But their case raises a number of questions that deserve answers.
19 Oct DeSantis’ Voter Fraud Arrests Are Heartbreaking But Ordinary
The video of DeSantis' voter fraud arrests all over social media is heartbreaking. But it's also an ordinary part of the justice system.
23 Aug Overcharging Another Way For Prosecutors To Assert Power
Prosecutors overcharging defendants has become the rule, not the exception, in the criminal justice system. It's fair to ask why.
22 Jul A look at why almost all states have “raise the age” laws
As part of valuing rehabilitation over punishment, almost all states have Raise the Age laws. But, why are these laws so important?
30 Mar Colorado to Hold Prosecutors More Accountable in Plea Deals
Colorado is set to expand the way it holds prosecutors accountable when negotiating plea deals, and its approach could lead the country.
16 Mar The Trial Tax In America
You have the constitutional right to a jury trial in criminal cases in the U.S. But it comes at a cost. That cost is called the "trial tax."