The chief judge of New York’s highest court has sparked controversy by publicly urging voters to reject judges who impose strict sentences. In a speech delivered at CUNY Law School, he criticized the current system for sending serious offenders to long prison terms and called for a “Second Look Act”
The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th
A recent crime spree in Texas has left many questioning the effectiveness of the justice system. It all started with a simple robbery at a CVS in Sugar Land. Four teenagers were caught and charged with aggravated robbery. But this was just the beginning of their criminal activities. Later that day,
A new DNA lab is set to open in North Charleston, aiming to speed up criminal investigations and reduce backlogs. This lab, the Tri-County Biological Science Center, is a joint effort by Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It's a big step forward, as the area has struggled with delays in
Prisons are often seen as places for punishment, but they are also hotspots for mental health struggles. In fact, people in prisons are more likely to face mental health issues than those outside. One big problem is suicidal thoughts. A recent study looked at male inmates in a high-security prison i
A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p
Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy
A man from Indianapolis has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a shooting that happened near a fitness center. Keeon Lee, 29, accepted a plea deal that included a gun enhancement, showing he acknowledged his role in the crime. The incident took place on Ja
C. J. Stroud is making big plans for when his dad gets out of prison. He wants his dad to be a part of his foundation. This is a big deal because his dad has been in prison for almost 10 years. He is serving a long sentence for some serious crimes. But C. J. sees his dad as his best friend and wants
John J. Lennon, once a man entangled in a life of crime, now finds himself behind bars, serving a 28-year-to-life sentence for a murder he committed in 2001. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he discovered journalism through a prison writing workshop. This newfound passion led him t
