28 Aug Prosecutor’s Brady Violation Leads to Mistrial in Avenatti Trial
The trial of Michael Avenatti took an interesting turn this week when the judge declared a mistrial. The reason? A prosecutor's misconduct.
Prosecutors
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.
21 Jun DOJ Issues Memo on Body Cams for Federal Agents
Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to require body cams for federal agents serving and executing warrants is a step forward.
13 Jun Excluding People With Criminal Records from Serving on Juries
The danger of racially homogenous juries is well-documented, but laws that exclude people with criminal records from serving on a jury whitewash juries by default.
10 Jun Pennsylvania DA May Face Accountability after Plea Deal Memo
Allegheny County DA Stephen Zappala may face accountability after his unethical plea deal memo went public, but only time will tell.
08 Jun Taxpayers Don’t See Police Body Camera Footage They Pay For
Taxpayers cover the cost of police body camera footage but often don't get access to it. A police accountability board could change that.
24 May Texas Prosecutor Faces Accountability, But It’s Too Little Too Late
Former Texas prosecutor Rick Jackson finally faced accountability after he put two innocent men in prison, but it's too little and too late.
23 May Los Angeles’ New D.A. Is Leading Local Justice Reform from the Front
Former police officer George Gascón set himself apart early in his career. Now, Gascón is serving as the Los Angeles District Attorney, where he can help set policy.
10 May How Racial Discrimination Shapes Jury Selection
People of color continue to be excluded from jury service because of their race. This trend dates back for decades. This is especially true in serious felony trials and death penalty cases.
06 May Police In Newark Didn’t Fire a Single Shot in 2020 — Here’s How
Officers in Newark didn't fire a single shot in all of 2020. This marks a distinct turn for a city that, just a decade ago, faced a DOJ investigation for its heavy-handed policing tactics.