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.
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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.
28 Oct Christopher Dunn Series Part I: The Prosecution’s “Case”
This part of our series on Christopher Dunn focuses on the prosecution's case against him in the words of the prosecutor on his case.
27 Oct Christopher Dunn Series: A Brief Introduction
Christopher Dunn is a convicted murderer. But is he a murderer? According to the judge, no "jury would now convict Christopher Dunn.”
25 Oct Profits & Ignoring Voters: The Obstacles to Criminal Justice Reform
There are countless obstacles slowing down criminal justice reform, especially when it comes to profits and ignoring voters.
07 Sep How We Talk About Second-Chance Employment
Advocates for second-chance employment have to make the moral and business case for the practice everyday. Critics don't.
01 Apr Double Jeopardy for Jussie Smollett Explained
Jussie Smollett is appealing his heavily covered conviction and sentence, arguing that they violate his right against double jeopardy.
31 Mar Lessons From The Sentencing Hearing For Jussie Smollett
The sentencing hearing for Jussie Smollett was unique, but it can serve as a lesson for other defendants preparing for their own sentencing.
29 Mar What Will Smith, The Oscars And A Slap Mean For Criminal Justice Reform
You can't go online without seeing something about Will Smith, the Oscars and an infamous slap. Learn about cocaine sentencing instead.
03 Mar Prison sentences aren’t productive. So why do we like them so much?
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.