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.
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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.
01 May Explainer: Will Chauvin Appeal his Convictions?
Chauvin was convicted of two murder counts and one manslaughter count, but an appeal, as well as other investigations, are sure to come.
21 Apr Chauvin Verdict Rare, Important Example of Police Accountability
Something extraordinarily rare happened yesterday: the Chauvin verdict. It's just the 7th murder conviction for a police killing since 2005.
19 Apr Police Accountability Remains an Issue Despite Justice Reform Efforts
Police accountability is an essential part of justice reform if legislators want meaningful ways to investigate officer-involved shootings.
16 Apr Chauvin’s Choice of Force Versus Police Use of Force Training
The video of Floyd’s death shows him losing consciousness and posing no threat to officers. The Chauvin trial brings into question the training capabilities of police departments and the choices officers make outside of their training.
15 Apr Chauvin Defense Raises Questions About Police Training, Use-of-Force
Witnesses have called it murder. Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with Floyd’s death, calls it reasonable use of force. Now, his defense is arguing that Chauvin did what he was trained to do. In other words, the defense maintains that the police department trained Chauvin
31 Mar New York City Ends Qualified Immunity For The NYPD
The New York City Council voted on three resolutions and five bills related to public safety and police accountability. Among that package of legislation was a resolution that ends qualified immunity.