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This week’s roundup comes to you in three parts. First up, some housekeeping and personal news: First, I’m hoping to start a regular mailbag feature…

Feb 4

Rather than defend an indefensible murder, right-wing pundits have latched on to a narrative that's somehow even more appalling

Feb 2

January 2023

Police seem to be heroically rescuing baby ducks . . . pretty much everywhere

Jan 31

More evidence that our courts have failed to protect the Fourth Amendment

Jan 25

Here’s your roundup of criminal justice and civil liberties stories: Pittsburgh police chief says officers will continue to make trivial traffic stops…

Jan 15

His attack on a fellow justice wasn't just ugly and unprofessional, it calls into question his impartiality and fitness to serve on the court

Jan 5

Part two of a wide-ranging interview with longtime defense investigator Andrew Sowards

Jan 4

December 2022

Part one of a freewheeling interview with Andrew Sowards, a recently retired, longtime defense investigator who worked on death penalty cases

Dec 28, 2022

In a blow to reform efforts, Mayor Frank Scott promotes a longtime insider

Dec 22, 2022

Here’s your roundup for the week: NYPD will revamp its disciplinary procedures for cops, after the new commissioner said the current system is…

Dec 16, 2022

Dec 8, 2022

Here’s your latest roundup of criminal justice and civil liberties news: Eleanor Jackson Piel, RIP. Biden administration proposes Trump-esque…

Dec 5, 2022

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