Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure
The U. S. government recently proposed spending $152 million to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. This idea follows a suggestion from last year to turn the historic site back into a high-security facility. The money would cover the first year of rebuilding, but Congress usually ignores suc
A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer
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
