Conservative Plans To Boost Police Spending, Prison Time On CO Ballot
Colorado voters next month will decide two major criminal justice ballot questions that would increase the amount of time some criminals...
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Crime and Justice News
Sep 111 min
At Debate, Trump Falsely Claims Crime Is Rising
Former President Donald Trump repeated his false claim that crime is rising during Tuesday's presidential debate with Vice President...
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Crime and Justice News
Sep 32 min
Another Political Assassination Attempt This Fall Likely, Expert Says
It’s been less than two months since the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Investigators say...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 272 min
Oakland Pushes Back Against Newsom’s Interventions In Local Policing
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s letter to Oakland city leaders last month urging them to change the city’s policy on police vehicle...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 233 min
Democrats' Platform: Some Justice Reform, No Death Penalty Opp
In 2016, the Democrats became the first major political party to call for abolishing the death penalty. The party’s platform, released...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 181 min
Ex-Rep. Santos Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case, Avoiding Long Trial
Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) plans to plead guilty Monday to multiple counts in his federal fraud case. Jury selection was set to...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 242 min
Will Harris Try To Sell Voters On The Idea She Is Tough On Crime?
Vice President Harris is a “cop.” That’s how the progressive left attacked her the last time she ran for president . It’s also what...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 242 min
Trump Was Wrong To Declare 'Our Crime Rate Is Going Up'
"Our crime rate is going up," former President Trump claimed during the Republican National Convention last week, when he vowed to "Make...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 182 min
Republican Platform Abandons Criminal Justice Reform
The Republican Party is capitalizing on the fear factor. Under the leadership of former President Trump, the party emphasizes the threat...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 172 min
Republicans Stand Firm on Public Safety Issues After Trump Shooting
The assassination attempt on former President Trump days may have prompted some speakers at the Republican National Convention to rethink...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 161 min
Could Youthful Vance Become Supporter Of Justice Reform?
The relative youth of Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), former President Trump's choice as a vice presidential candidate, "makes him relatively more...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 162 min
NM Governor, Legislators Clash Before Special Session On Crime
Closed-door disagreements about a special New Mexico legislative session on crime spilled into public view Monday, with the governor and...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 52 min
As GOP Convention Nears, Milwaukee Says Crime Is Dropping
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman will be the first to say one homicide is too many. “We are better than this,” he said after a...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 52 min
Candidates Use AirTags To Find Thieves Who Take Campaign Signs
Apple AirTags, the button-size geotracking device, have become a tool in the rough-and-tumble world of local elections, where lawn signs...
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Crime and Justice News
Jul 31 min
Newsom Drops Plan For Competing 'Tough On Crime' Ballot Measure
California Gov. Gavin Newsom scrapped a last-minute push with legislative leaders to put a second crime-fighting measure before voters...
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Crime and Justice News
Jun 111 min
California Pols Spar Over New Measures, Repeal Of Reform Law
California Democratic lawmakers pushed back Monday against Republican talking points about a handful of crime bills, saying legislation...
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Crime and Justice News
May 272 min
As Campaign Heats Up, Will Biden Get Credit For Funding Police?
The U.S. experienced a surge in violent crime and civil unrest after the killing of George Floyd by the police in 2020. President Trump...
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Crime and Justice News
May 242 min
White House Looks To Distance Itself From Left On Crime And Immigration
After the electoral defeat of a progressive prosecutor in Portland, top White House officials are feeling vindicated in their view that...
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Crime and Justice News
May 161 min
House Backs Policing Bills As GOP Accuses Dems Of 'Pro-Crime' Stance
The House approved three bills Wednesday aimed at supporting law enforcement during National Police Week The legislation was largely...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 121 min
Philadelphia Mayor's Safety Plan Focuses Heavily on Drug Market
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker traveled to Philadelphia's notorious Kensington neighborhood, walking past a line of tents and people lying in...
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