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 to publish articles in prestigious magazines like The Atlantic, Esquir...
Calvin Duncan's life took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he claimed he didn't commit. Behind bars, he found his calling as a self-taught lawyer, helping fellow inmates fight for their freedom. His dedication paid off when he was released after 28 years, and his story took an even more surprising turn when he decided to run for of...
Bad things happening in childhood can lead to trouble later in life. This is a known fact. But what if good things also happen during childhood? Can those good things help to cancel out the bad ones? Researchers are looking into this idea. They want to see if positive experiences in childhood can help protect people from the negative effects of bad experiences. Thes...
In a bustling downtown courtroom, a man in his 40s faces a daunting task. He needs to find drug treatment, but he lacks basic resources like a phone, a car, or even money for a bus ride. His judge, Cindy Davis, tries to help by printing out a map and giving him clear directions. But the man knows it won't be easy. He's been charged 18 times for drug possession over 1...
In the vast skies of Alaska, a pilot named Ken Jouppi found himself in a legal storm. His story isn't just about a plane; it's about a rule in the U. S. Constitution that's often overlooked: the Excessive Fines Clause. This clause says that punishments should fit the crime, but what does that really mean? Ken used to fly an air taxi service in Fairbanks. In 2012, hi...
Trump's recent pardon of George Santos, a former congressman convicted of fraud, has sparked a heated debate. This isn't an isolated incident. Trump has a history of pardoning individuals who support him or his political agenda. Santos, who pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, was released early from prison. Trump's reasoning? Santos is a "rog...
The White House has shot down rumors that President Trump might let Sean "Diddy" Combs out of prison early. Combs, 55, is currently serving a 50-month sentence for two charges related to transporting people for prostitution. A source close to the White House told TMZ that Trump is thinking about it, but staffers are advising against it. The source said Trump will li...
In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and criminal law circles. People were excited, calling it the future of cri...
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...
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...