24 Sep Texas Prosecutor’s Misconduct Gets Murder Conviction Overturned Posted at 12:00h in Prosecutors Share An egregious case of prosecutor misconduct from Texas is making headlines as the judiciary passes blame for the public perception of judges. Read More
23 Aug Overcharging Another Way For Prosecutors To Assert Power Posted at 08:00h in Prosecutors Share Prosecutors overcharging defendants has become the rule, not the exception, in the criminal justice system. It's fair to ask why. Read More
18 Aug January 6 Insurrection Plea Deals Showcase Prosecutor Power Posted at 09:00h in Prosecutors Share The plea deals being offered and accepted in January 6 insurrection cases offer a good opportunity to see the enormous power prosecutors have. Read More
03 Aug Celebrities and Social Media “Outjustice” the Justice System Posted at 09:00h in Fairness in Sentencing, Governmental Accountability, Prosecutors Share Rodney Reed's case highlights the impact of celebrities and social media on the justice system. But how did we get to this point? Read More
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing Posted at 09:00h in Fairness in Sentencing, Judges, Police, Prosecutors Share The Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill will prohibit the use of acquitted conduct sentencing practice by various federal judges. Read More