03 May Pandemic Relief Fraud Prosecutors (Part One)
For the next ten years, it's anticipated that many federal prosecutors will find their caseloads filled with pandemic relief fraud cases.
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04 Apr New York’s Budget, Your Rights & An Inexplicable Bond Between Them
Negotiations have stalled over New York's budget, which inexplicably puts your rights and criminal justice reform at stake.
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."
14 Mar The Grand Jury System: Deshaun Watson is Not a Ham Sandwich
A grand jury in Texas decided not to indict Deshaun Watson, but so many others won't be able to say the same. Take time to understand why.
22 Feb Pamela Moses Sentence Highlights Problems with Plea Bargaining
Pamela Moses received her sentence in early February 2022. During sentencing, the Shelby County District Attorney specifically told Moses that she received jail time specifically because she insisted on a jury trial.
19 Feb Government Officials Look to End Early and Compassionate Release
The hope for early or compassionate release is what often keeps people in U.S. prisons alive. Government officials want to take that away.
24 Sep Texas Prosecutor’s Misconduct Gets Murder Conviction Overturned
An egregious case of prosecutor misconduct from Texas is making headlines as the judiciary passes blame for the public perception of judges.
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.
18 Aug January 6 Insurrection Plea Deals Showcase Prosecutor Power
The plea deals being offered and accepted in January 6 insurrection cases offer a good opportunity to see the enormous power prosecutors have.
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