Woman Who Refused to Wear Mask Convicted, Says Justice Wasn't Served
Marianne Campbell Smith was sentenced to 40 hours of community service, one year of informal probation and ordered to pay a $200 fine.
How SCOTUS' 'Explosive' Term Will Shape Up 2022 Midterms
The University of Virginia's A. E. Dick Howard broke down how the Democrats could take advantage of a conservative supermajority on the bench in 2022.
Gap in Justice Capital Perception is Global
A person's perceptions of justice reveal something about their stories and the authorities that shaped their lives.
AG Letitia James Reaches Agreement In Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
On Thursday, James released a press statement detailing the lawsuit victory and what it means for New Yorkers and their families.
Three Men Indicted for Bootleg Cable TV Scheme That Allegedly Made $30M
The three suspects allegedly ran a multi-functional cable theft scheme between March 2016 and November 2019.
The ICC Needs to Investigate the Taliban's Human Rights Abuses
Sensible rulings from the ICC at the outset of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan 2.0 could help the international community understand the criminals it will be dealing with.
Bipartisan EQUAL Act is Final Step in Ending the Failed War on Drugs
Members of Congress have the unique opportunity to pass a bipartisan reform eliminating a decades-long sentencing injustice, a proposal that unites voters across demographic, geographic and political lines.
The International Legal System is Broken. Taking on Venezuela Could Fix It
Venezuelans have waited far too long for justice from the predatory Maduro regime.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Hiring Woman to Kill Couple, Frame BLM
A Florida man has pleaded guilty for orchestrating a hit to kill a woman and her husband in their home.
Scott Peterson's Lawyers Claim Juror Hid Crime Victim Past in New Trial Bid
Juror 7—previously identified as Richelle Nice—"bent over backwards" to be a juror in the trial, Peterson's lawyers say.
Everyone Wants War Crime Tribunals. Few Understand Their Motivations
President Joe Biden's recent appearance at the G7 was intended to project a renewed United States commitment to human rights abroad, but it's not clear that he's prepared to abandon the old song and dance for tougher measures.
U.S. Immigration Detention Centers Remain Strongholds of COVID Transmission
The occurrence of COVID-19 outbreaks inside ICE detention centers demonstrates the continued insufficient implementation of protective policies for detained people by authorities.
Over $1 Million in Cars Destroyed by Philippines Government
A rare McLaren, a Lotus race car and a Bentley Flying Spur were among the cars, trucks and SUVs that the government of the Philippines destroyed with a backhoe this week.
President Biden Must End the Federal Death Penalty
Clearing federal death row is the only way to make sure that the U.S. government does not execute an innocent person.
A Year Later, Where is the Justice for George Floyd?
We need a complete overhaul of the current criminal justice system with bold reforms, even stronger new legislation protecting Black and brown lives and a criminal justice national reentry czar to even begin to see meaningful change.
Some Murder Cases Grow Cold. For Victims' Families, the Pain Remains Hot
More than a quarter of a million families of homicide victims deserve closure by identifying a perpetrator, and legislation like ours can help make that happen.
Stolen Youth: Black Kids Do Not Get to be Kids
Black youth are owed the same perception of innocence and grace given to their white peers.
Supreme Court Commission, Voting Rights and the Fight Over Two Minorities
Voting rights must be prioritized near-term over any attempt to try to push through an expansion of the Supreme Court, and Democrats should not get caught up in diverting their energies toward the Court issue.
Chauvin's Guilty Verdict Proves You Can Support Black Lives and Police
This was a trial over whether Americans believe that reasonable policing means you can kneel on someone's neck for over nine minutes until they die. It was a trial over whether you can say that black lives matter while also insisting on respecting the police officers in your community.
llhan Omar Says 'Horrendous to Watch' George Floyd on Trial, Not Chauvin
Omar said the Minneapolis community is on "edge" that Chauvin may be found not guilty by the jury.
Under that Knee: Talking to My Students about the Derek Chauvin Trial
The passive power of whiteness still looms large.
With Derek Chauvin, America's Fixation With Televised Trials is Not New
As the nation watches the ongoing broadcasted trial of Derek Chauvin, America yet again reaffirms its fascination with televised court cases.
George Floyd's Brother Has 'Faith' Derek Chauvin Will Be Convicted
Philonise Floyd spoke at a prayer vigil, held hours before opening statements for the former police officer's murder trial were due to begin.
Martin Luther King Jr. Samples on New Justin Bieber Album Spark Controversy
While some fans praised the singer for helping to amplify the civil rights icon, some people took issue with his use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches on an album filled with love songs.
Minneapolis Opened its Courts. It's Imperative Others do Too
Often referred to as the Fourth Estate, the news media is the unofficial ombudsman for the people, there to hold the powerful accountable.
Bringing Justice to Justice
Justice Department actions serving Donald Trump's personal interests cannot be allowed to stand.
Garland Must Commit to Finishing Obama's Work on Solitary
After a year of COVID, every American ought to have a newfound appreciation for the profound physical and psychological effects that extreme social isolation can have on a person.
The Limits of 'Free Speech'
Conservatives would be wrong to lionize Greene and like-minded fringe figures as valiant martyrs for "free speech" ideals.
Woman Forced to Return Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $4 Million
Beverlie Seltzer claimed the multi-million dollar slip was hers. But a court ruled that the ticket belonged to the store where she worked.
Will Trump's DOJ Be the Last To Carry Out Federal Executions?
As much as we may understand the desire to avoid the taking of any life, the Trump DOJ's efforts to seek the death penalty in certain cases was both moral and legally correct.