President Trump started his second term with familiar themes, raising false questions about the 2020 election and criticizing law enforcement. While his inaugural speech was somewhat toned down, it still contained incorrect claims about the economy, immigration, world affairs, and investigations into his own behavior. Later, at the Capitol Rotunda, he rehashed his el...
On a recent Sunday, President Biden announced pardons for five notable figures, including the late civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. Garvey, who was a key leader in the Black nationalist movement, was posthumously pardoned for a mail fraud conviction dating back to 1923. Additionally, Biden commuted the sentences of two individuals, Robin Peoples and Michelle West...
Revenge, driven by psychological and contextual factors, can lead victims of crime to seek violent justice. But what motivates this desire for revenge? Researchers dived into existing studies to find answers. They looked at databases like PsycInfo and MEDLINE to identify quantitative and meta-analytical studies on this topic. They found 10 reports covering 14 studies...
In late 2023, a young man named Morgan Duncan disappeared from Columbia's Springtree Apartments. Morgan, who was 27, had been battling schizophrenia since his college days. His remains were found scattered in the woods and near a storm drain, stirring a community to action. Morgan's mother, LaTanza Duncan, is determined to make sure her son's death isn't in vain. She...
America's debate over the death penalty has taken a strange turn. Instead of open discussions, those against capital punishment are using sneaky tactics to avoid a direct 'yes' or 'no' vote. They're doing things like pressuring drug companies to stop making lethal injection drugs or pushing presidents to pardon prisoners. Why? Because they know they'd lose in a fair ...
Imagine this: 1, 500 people get a second chance at life, thanks to a presidential decision. These individuals were serving time at home due to COVID-19 safety measures and have shown they're ready to be productive members of society again. Plus, 39 people with non-violent crime records will have their slates wiped clean. This decision by President Biden isn't just ab...
New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign this bill, given her happy 40-year marriage, but she believes these m...
Imagine this: Tekashi 6ix9ine, the rapper known for his colorful hair and dramatic legal troubles, is sharing living space with none other than Sean "Diddy" Combs at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. This unlikely pairing came to light after 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was transferred to the same unit as Diddy. Hernandez, famous ...
The recent presidential election has sparked debate about the future of criminal justice reform. Some say voters have rejected these changes, pointing to defeats like Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón's loss. But this isn't the full story. Across the U. S. , many prosecutors are still pushing for reforms. In Texas, José Garza, a reform-minded District Attor...
Early Monday morning, a chilling incident unfolded in New York City. A 51-year-old man went on a knife rampage, striking three people across Manhattan. The attacks were unprovoked and deadly—two victims lost their lives, while the third was critically injured. The suspect, who appeared to be homeless, was arrested with blood on his clothes and two kitchen knives. ...