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Exoneree Launches Non-profit to Aid Others Wrongfully Convicted
James Watson, exonerated after 41 years for a 1979 murder he didn't commit, founded Confronting Injustice to support other exonerees and address the lasting impacts of wrongful convictions, highlighting systemic justice issues.
Exoneree Launches Non-profit to Aid Others Wrongfully Convicted
James Watson, exonerated after 41 years for a 1979 murder he didn't commit, founded Confronting Injustice to support other exonerees and address the lasting impacts of wrongful convictions, highlighting systemic justice issues.
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32% Bias Score
Naples Meeting to Address Youth Delinquency
A meeting in Naples on February 21st will address youth and juvenile delinquency, bringing together judicial, associative, and educational representatives to discuss strategies beyond punitive measures, inspired by Eduardo De Filippo's legacy.
Naples Meeting to Address Youth Delinquency
A meeting in Naples on February 21st will address youth and juvenile delinquency, bringing together judicial, associative, and educational representatives to discuss strategies beyond punitive measures, inspired by Eduardo De Filippo's legacy.
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64% Bias Score
England and Wales Face Prison Overcrowding Crisis Due to 'Knee-Jerk' Crime Policies
A report reveals that England and Wales face a prison overcrowding crisis, driven by increased recall of offenders on license and a 'knee-jerk' reaction to crime, leading to one of the highest prison population rates in Western Europe and forcing the government to release thousands of prisoners earl...
England and Wales Face Prison Overcrowding Crisis Due to 'Knee-Jerk' Crime Policies
A report reveals that England and Wales face a prison overcrowding crisis, driven by increased recall of offenders on license and a 'knee-jerk' reaction to crime, leading to one of the highest prison population rates in Western Europe and forcing the government to release thousands of prisoners earl...
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52% Bias Score
Freshly Dug Hole Leads to Murder Conviction, Legal Challenge
On Labor Day weekend 2003, a horse trainer noticed a freshly dug hole; a week later, Justine Vanderschoot was reported missing; the hole was later found to be her grave, leading to the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend and his roommate for murder; in 2018, changes in California murder law led t...
Freshly Dug Hole Leads to Murder Conviction, Legal Challenge
On Labor Day weekend 2003, a horse trainer noticed a freshly dug hole; a week later, Justine Vanderschoot was reported missing; the hole was later found to be her grave, leading to the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend and his roommate for murder; in 2018, changes in California murder law led t...
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44% Bias Score
Alabama Governor Proposes Public Safety Plan Following Mass Shootings
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey unveiled a public safety plan on February 4, 2025, addressing recent mass shootings by banning Glock switches, boosting police support (including college scholarships for dependents and legal protections), and implementing limited sentencing reform for nonviolent offenders ...
Alabama Governor Proposes Public Safety Plan Following Mass Shootings
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey unveiled a public safety plan on February 4, 2025, addressing recent mass shootings by banning Glock switches, boosting police support (including college scholarships for dependents and legal protections), and implementing limited sentencing reform for nonviolent offenders ...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Removal of DOJ Press Releases Spotlights Challenges Faced by Returning Citizens
Donald Trump's removal of DOJ press releases for January 6th riot convicts highlights the challenges faced by returning citizens in overcoming the stigma of past convictions, sparking debate about the lasting impact of publicizing criminal records and the need for broader reform.
Trump's Removal of DOJ Press Releases Spotlights Challenges Faced by Returning Citizens
Donald Trump's removal of DOJ press releases for January 6th riot convicts highlights the challenges faced by returning citizens in overcoming the stigma of past convictions, sparking debate about the lasting impact of publicizing criminal records and the need for broader reform.
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40% Bias Score
Alice Marie Johnson Appointed "Pardon Czar", Prioritizing Post-Release Support
Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence for a non-violent drug offense was commuted by President Trump in 2018 and later pardoned, has been appointed "pardon czar" to recommend individuals for presidential commutations, prioritizing post-release support and community safety.
Alice Marie Johnson Appointed "Pardon Czar", Prioritizing Post-Release Support
Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence for a non-violent drug offense was commuted by President Trump in 2018 and later pardoned, has been appointed "pardon czar" to recommend individuals for presidential commutations, prioritizing post-release support and community safety.
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48% Bias Score
Virginia Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shorten Probationary Periods
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, similar to a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jay-Z, aiming to shorten probation for convicts meeting specific criteria such as job attainment, education, or participation in rehabilitation programs; the bill, sp...
Virginia Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shorten Probationary Periods
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, similar to a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jay-Z, aiming to shorten probation for convicts meeting specific criteria such as job attainment, education, or participation in rehabilitation programs; the bill, sp...
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44% Bias Score
UK Prison Population Reaches Record High Amidst Sentence Inflation
The UK's prison population has nearly doubled in 30 years, reaching record levels due to sentence inflation despite stable crime rates; the government plans to build more prisons while also reviewing sentencing policies to potentially increase community orders.
UK Prison Population Reaches Record High Amidst Sentence Inflation
The UK's prison population has nearly doubled in 30 years, reaching record levels due to sentence inflation despite stable crime rates; the government plans to build more prisons while also reviewing sentencing policies to potentially increase community orders.
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40% Bias Score
Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
Rapper G. Dep Released After Clemency for 1993 Murder
Rapper G. Dep, who confessed to a 1993 murder in 2010, was released from prison in April 2024 after receiving clemency; his case highlights ongoing debates about juvenile justice and sentencing disparities across states.
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36% Bias Score
German Initiative Highlights Cost and Injustice of Fare Evasion Law
The Freiheitsfonds initiative freed 60 fare evaders from prisons in eight German states, costing €1 million but saving taxpayers over €17 million in prison costs; this highlights the disproportionate impact of the Nazi-era fare evasion law on vulnerable populations and the political obstacles to its...
German Initiative Highlights Cost and Injustice of Fare Evasion Law
The Freiheitsfonds initiative freed 60 fare evaders from prisons in eight German states, costing €1 million but saving taxpayers over €17 million in prison costs; this highlights the disproportionate impact of the Nazi-era fare evasion law on vulnerable populations and the political obstacles to its...
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68% Bias Score
South Carolina Considers "Ban the Box" Legislation, Reshaping Hiring Practices
South Carolina's proposed bills H. 3775, H. 3272, and H. 3224 aim to reform public sector hiring by delaying criminal background checks until after an interview or conditional offer, potentially influencing private sector practices and promoting fairer hiring for individuals with criminal records; t...
South Carolina Considers "Ban the Box" Legislation, Reshaping Hiring Practices
South Carolina's proposed bills H. 3775, H. 3272, and H. 3224 aim to reform public sector hiring by delaying criminal background checks until after an interview or conditional offer, potentially influencing private sector practices and promoting fairer hiring for individuals with criminal records; t...
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32% Bias Score
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