San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon, a lead- er in restorative justice and social reform, has challenged the status quo again. At the … [Read more...]
Utah professor claims wrongful convictions are minimal in our society
A professor educating future attorneys claims wrongful convictions are quite minimal in our justice system. Viewing the likelihood of wrongful … [Read more...]
Inmate walks out of prison after 27 years of confinement
Ten days into the new year, Quentin Morris walked out of Folsom State Prison. Last August, Governor Brown commuted his sentence to 25 years to life, … [Read more...]
Wisconsin governor submits proposal to build more prisons
Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers, whose campaign pledged to cut his state’s prison population in half, has instead recommended a $259 million … [Read more...]
Californians divided over results from criminal justice reforms
A debate is growing on the impact of criminal justice reforms in California. Widely differing views are surfacing on reforms approved by California … [Read more...]
J.P. Morgan Chase eliminates financing of private prisons
Private prisons leveraged their future by borrowing from banks against future arrests. The immigration-rights movement completed a major goal on … [Read more...]
Victim of sexual predator granted clemency for his murder
A woman convicted of murdering a sex predator while she was 16 years old has been granted clemency in what is described as a major victory for … [Read more...]
Noncitizens allowed to vote in local San Francisco elections
San Francisco became the largest city in the nation to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, according to the Los Angeles Times. … [Read more...]
Families band together creating an alliance focused on protecting incarcerated loved ones
Families and friends of prisoners in Florida are joining forces with advocacy groups to create a stronger voice to protect their loved ones’ rights … [Read more...]
San Quentin settles lawsuit with psychiatrist over mental health care
A settlement of $822,000 for the plaintiff, Dr. Christopher Wadsworth A lawsuit alleging retaliation against a San Quentin psychiatrist who … [Read more...]