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Crime and Justice News
May 3, 20232 min read
More Prosecutors Face Removal Over Liberal Enforcement Policies
A federal appeals court on Tuesday heard arguments over whether Florida prosecutor, Andrew Warren, who was suspended by Gov. Ron...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 26, 20232 min read
NY Prosecutors Expect Wins On Bail, Evidence Reforms
In 2019, progressive Democrats who had taken control of New York’s legislature passed landmark changes to criminal justice laws. With...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Foxx Departure As Chicago Prosecutor May Create 'Free-for-All'
Kim Foxx’s decision not to seek a third term as state’s attorney in Cook County, Il., Chicago's top prosecutor, sets the stage for a...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Will Mississippi Capital Get A Separate Justice System?
Mississippi's Gov. Tate Reeves has until Friday to sign a bill that would create a separate police force and court system for Jackson,...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Bragg Sues House Republicans To Block Subpoena Of Former Aide
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued House Republicans to prevent them from subpoenaing a former assistant DA who has criticized...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Many States Move To Limit Prosecutors' Powers
Even before word leaked about the indictment of former President Trump, Republicans were complaining that prosecutors were out of...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 6, 20232 min read
After Trump Charge, House GOP Threatens DOJ Budget Cuts
House Republicans had floated the use of congressional appropriations power to retaliate against the New York felony charges filed...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Despite Trump Claim, George Soros Did Not Directly Fund DA Bragg
Former president Trump says that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg "was handpicked and funded by George Soros," claiming that the...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Why Were 67% Of D.C. Arrests Not Prosecuted Last Year?
As Washington, D..C., grapples with rising crime and increasing attention from Congressional Republicans over public safety issues, a...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Georgia Will Form Commission To Oversee 'Woke Prosecutors'
A new Georgia commission to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 28, 20232 min read
NYC Trump Case Puts Spotlight On District Attorney Alvin Bragg
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pursuit of criminal charges against former President Trump could provide a case for the history...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 24, 20232 min read
In Pennsylvania, a Dearth of Challengers in DA Races
In the 49 Pennsylvania counties with district attorney elections this year, less than one-third — just 14 counties — drew contested...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Many Prosecutors Downgrade Marijuana Cases, Shift Priorities
As marijuana becomes widely legalized, many prosecutors do not enforce marijuana prohibition for reasons relating to race, politics, and...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Critics Say Prosecutors' Diversion Policies Perpetuate Race Disparities
As the costs of mass incarceration continue to grow, counties and municipalities are adopting a wide range of programs that divert people...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Republican Legislators Seek More Control Over Local Prosecutors
To Atlanta district attorney Fani Willis, bills in the Georgia legislature that would make it easier to remove local prosecutors are...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 3, 20232 min read
DA in Oakland Sets New Rules Meant to Ease Incarceration
The progressive prosecution policies that landed Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in hot political water are now set to take...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 2, 20231 min read
DeSantis May Suspend Another Prosecutor After Orlando Killings
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to suspend another prosecutor, this time zeroing in on how a central Florida state attorney...
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Crime and Justice News
Feb 24, 20232 min read
MO AG Seeks St. Louis Prosecutor's Ouster After Teen Loses Legs
Kim Gardner, the top St. Louis prosecutor, criticized efforts to oust her from office and defended herself after a teenage volleyball...
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Crime and Justice News
Feb 13, 20232 min read
State GOP Battles Prosecutors Who Won't Handle Abortion Cases
Republican lawmakers see a flaw in their states’ near-total abortion bans: Some local prosecutors won’t enforce them. Republicans in...
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Crime and Justice News
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Critic: Ex-Trump Prosecutor Pomerantz Book 'Flat-Out Wrong'
Even Donald Trump deserves fair treatment and due process. A new book by his would-be prosecutor violates that basic rule, writes...
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