13 Mar The Subtly Radical Reforms of Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland has instituted a number of criminal justice reforms in his memoranda to federal prosecutors.
Prosecutors Tag
17 Feb The Power To Put You On Death Row Is Strong
Your constitutional rights are supposed make it hard to put you on death row. But the government's power is often stronger than your rights.
28 Jan Did Texas Really Jail A Journalist For Asking Questions? Pretty Much.
You might have saw this headline: "She Was Jailed for Basic Journalism.A Federal Court Isn't Sure if That's Unconstitutional." It's true.
25 Jan With Prosecutorial Misconduct, No Bad Deed Goes Punished
The majority of wrongful convictions are the product of prosecutorial misconduct. Yet prosecutors almost never face accountability. Why?
17 Nov The Unexpected Impact of Dobbs on Criminal Justice: Part III
There are many unexpected impacts from the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs, including new prosecutions of pregnant women for substance use.
11 Nov Christopher Dunn Series Part III: The Presumption of Innocence
For Christopher Dunn, the presumption of innocence only lasted about 42 minutes. since then, even proof of actual innocence won't help.
04 Nov Christopher Dunn Series Part II: Let’s See The Evidence
At trial, the prosecutor said that the evidence against Christopher Dunn was "uncontradicted." Read it and decide for yourself.
06 Oct Prosecutors Can Lie, Misrepresent Evidence In Plea Bargains
In the United States, it's okay for prosecutors to lie and misrepresent evidence in an attempt to get a defendant to plead guilty.
20 Aug Prosecutorial Discretion: The Wrong Way on a One-Way Street
When it comes to prosecutorial discretion, the media narrative often depends on which way prosecutors exercise that discretion.
20 Jun Criminal Justice Reform in Rural America
It is reasonable to consider 2021 the year of justice reform, with local, state and federal officials all taking part. While major cities like Sacramento and New York garner attention, few are talking about reform efforts in rural America.