JUSTICE

Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to Power: A Prosecutor's Bold Message

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power abuses. Comey had been a key player in big cases. She worked on the ...

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Jul 18 2025CRIME

A Single Day Behind Bars: Justice or Insult?

In a move that has sparked outrage, the US Justice Department has suggested that former police officer Brett Hankison serve just one day in prison. This recommendation comes after Hankison was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched police raid. The raid, which took place in Taylor's home, resulted in her death. Hankison was the only...

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

A Single Day Behind Bars: The Light Sentence Proposed for a Former Officer

The Justice Department has made a surprising request for a former police officer, Brett Hankison, who was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. They are asking for him to serve just one day in jail. This seems quite lenient, given the seriousness of the case. Hankison was part of a police raid in 2020 that ended with Taylor's death. He was convicte...

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

The Fight Over Maxwell's Appeal: Justice Department Steps In

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former ally of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently behind bars for her role in Epstein's abuse of young girls. She's trying to get the Supreme Court to review her case, claiming that a deal made with Epstein should protect her from prosecution. Maxwell argues that a clause in Epstein's agreement with Florida prosecutors prevents her from being charge...

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

Ethics Chief Let Go: What's Happening at the Justice Department?

The top ethics official at the US Justice Department, Joseph Tirrell, was recently let go. This move is part of a bigger picture where high-ranking officials are being replaced. Tirrell, who had been leading the ethics office since 2023, announced his firing on LinkedIn. The letter he received from Attorney General Pam Bondi had a typo in his name and did not explain...

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Jul 13 2025CRIME

NYC's Shoplifting Spree: A System in Need of a Fix

In New York City, shoplifting has become a major headache. The numbers are shocking. Over 27, 000 shoplifting incidents have happened this year alone. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Some people keep doing it over and over. Take Anthony White, for example. He's been arrested 254 times. Yes, you read that right. 254 times! And he's still out there, shop...

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Jul 12 2025CRIME

Why Do Some People Keep Returning to Crime After Jail?

People who have struggled with drugs and been to jail often find themselves back in trouble. This is a big problem that costs a lot of money and affects many lives. To stop this from happening, it's important to understand why these people reoffend. A recent study looked at many research papers to find out what makes someone likely to return to crime. They started w...

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Five States Are Trying to Fix Past Cannabis Wrongs

In the US, some states have started programs to make up for past mistakes related to cannabis. These programs focus on helping people who were hurt by old laws. They also aim to give everyone a fair chance in the new cannabis business. Five states have taken big steps. Colorado was one of the first. It created ways to help people with past cannabis convictions start...

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Jul 09 2025CRIME

Why Do Some People Change, While Others Don't?

A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize their own problems and their motivation to change could help them stay...

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Jul 06 2025CRIME

Bystanders Step In: A Brooklyn Subway Incident

In a Brooklyn subway station, a disturbing scene unfolded. A man, later identified as Fredrick Marshall, grabbed a young woman from behind, causing her to scream for help. The incident happened on a Sunday morning at the Norwood Avenue station. Marshall, dressed in a white suit and armed with a knife and a blackjack, was unknown to the woman. The situation escalated ...

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