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Dec 05 2025CRIME

A Young Life Lost: Police Shooting Raises Questions

In a decision that has sparked outrage and debate, two New York City police officers will not face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old during a mental health crisis. Win Rozario was shot five times in his family's Queens home last year, as his mother and brother pleaded with the

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Former Finance Chief Avoids Detention in Martial Law Case

In a recent development, a South Korean court decided not to hold former finance minister Choo Kyung-ho in custody. This decision came as prosecutors were looking into his role in the brief martial law imposed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court explained that there

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Judges and Their Power to Change History

A recent decision by a federal court has sparked debates about the role of judges in shaping history. The court ruled that the president has the authority to send National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This decision has drawn comparisons to past rulings that have had significant impacts on socie

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Sep 23 2025POLITICS

Florida's Gun Laws: A Closer Look at Open Carry and Its Effects

Florida has long been known for its strict gun laws, particularly its ban on openly carrying firearms in public. This ban has been in place since the 1980s, but it's not the first time the state has tried to restrict open carry. In fact, Florida first banned open carry way back in 1893. The ban was

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

When Feelings Clash in Court: How Empathy Shapes Justice

In the world of law, emotions can be a tricky thing. Should feelings play a role in legal decisions, or do they just muddy the waters? This question has been debated for a long time. To find some answers, researchers looked at real-life sentencing data and conducted experiments with mock juries. Fi

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Feb 13 2025CRIME

Body Language: Not As Reliable As You Think

Eyewitness testimonies are crucial in legal cases. But how reliable are they? Many people believe that non-verbal cues, like facial expressions and body language, can tell us if a witness is telling the truth or if their memory is accurate. This belief is common, but it's not backed by science.

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