American Prison Conditions – The Harsh Reality
We may not think about American prison conditions until a loved one is facing criminal charges. The harsh reality behind prison walls is enough to cause nightmares.
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Brady Violation: What You Need to Know
Are all prosecutors bad people, bent on putting people behind bars, regardless of whether they did the crimes for which they are accused? Of course not. The best thing prosecuting attorneys do is advocate for the rights of victims and victims’ families. However, what happens when it goes too far? What happens when the criminal…
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Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection: The Ugly Truth
Does racial discrimination during jury selection still plague the criminal justice system? As an example, let’s take a closer look at the case involving Curtis Flowers. He is currently on death row in Mississippi and has been subjected to 6 trials.
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Double Jeopardy in the United States: The Startling Reality
Have you heard of the term, double jeopardy? Let’s take a look at an example of double jeopardy that didn’t apply to a case. Curtis Flowers is sitting on death row in Mississippi. He has been tried, 6 times, for the same crime. It’s a terrible crime: the execution-style murder of four people. However, it…
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Rehabilitation For Sex Offenders: Do We Really Want It?
Do we really want rehabilitation for sex offenders? Let’s take a look at one of the most compelling accounts in season one of the In The Dark podcast by American Public Media. The story is that of Patty Wetterling, the mother of the boy Jacob Wetterling who was abducted in 1989. His abduction and the…
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Texting and Driving: Consequences and Prevention Tips
We’ve come to rely on our cellphones to keep us connected to friends and family. With text messaging, we can stay in touch with one another all the time. As good as that can be, there are moments when those connections can be a major distraction. An obvious example of this is while we’re driving….
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The Reality of Being a Suspect When You Are Innocent
Have you been named a suspect or a person of interest in a criminal investigation? Could either one impact your life? To illustrate what could happen, I would like to highlight the story about the investigation of Jacob Wetterling’s disappearance, as covered in the In The Dark podcast by American Public Media. One of the…
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The Scary Backlash of the National Sex Offender Registry: What You Need To Know
Do you know anyone who has their name on the National Sex Offender Registry? Let’s take a look at a podcast presented by American Public Media Reports. Season one of the In The Dark has one of the most critical parts of the creation of a National Sex Offender Registry. It is detailed in the…
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What Happens When We Elect Our Law Enforcement Officers
True crime lovers should listen to In the Dark. It’s a podcast put out by American Public Media, a non-profit public radio show dedicated to investigative journalism. APM Reports has several interesting podcasts. One podcast, In the Dark, has followed in the footsteps of another exceptional piece of public radio reporting, Serial. Season one of…
