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Fatal beating of Black inmate in New York draws probes, outrage

Robert Brooks died following a brutal beating by corrections officers, prompting an investigation and calls for accountability in law enforcement.

They're Murderers!' Stephen A. Smith Completely Loses It on Cops Who Beat NY Prisoner Robert Brooks to Death in Viral Video

Stephen A. Smith demands arrest of officers involved in Robert Brooks's beating, criticizing mere termination as insufficient.

Fatal beating of Black inmate in New York draws probes, outrage

Robert Brooks died following a brutal beating by corrections officers, prompting an investigation and calls for accountability in law enforcement.

They're Murderers!' Stephen A. Smith Completely Loses It on Cops Who Beat NY Prisoner Robert Brooks to Death in Viral Video

Stephen A. Smith demands arrest of officers involved in Robert Brooks's beating, criticizing mere termination as insufficient.
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Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances

2024 was characterized by a sense of déjà vu alongside unexpected comebacks and renewed interest in past controversies and cultural phenomena.
#pardons

US: Biden announces clemency for 1,500 people DW 12/12/2024

Biden's clemency action marks the largest single-day clemency in US history, reflecting a commitment to second chances for non-violent offenders.

Joe Biden's Moral Wisdom

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row to life without parole, signaling a historic move against the death penalty.

US: Biden announces clemency for 1,500 people DW 12/12/2024

Biden's clemency action marks the largest single-day clemency in US history, reflecting a commitment to second chances for non-violent offenders.

Joe Biden's Moral Wisdom

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row to life without parole, signaling a historic move against the death penalty.
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JUST IN: Biden To Commute Sentences of 1,500, Pardon 39 In Historic Clemency Action

Biden's clemency actions emphasize rehabilitation and second chances, reflecting a commitment to justice reform.

"To Be Free Is to Free Others": Formerly Incarcerated Women Urge Decarceration

The fight for justice continues against 'tough on crime' laws from the 80s and 90s, focusing on freeing incarcerated women through clemency efforts.

JUST IN: Biden To Commute Sentences of 1,500, Pardon 39 In Historic Clemency Action

Biden's clemency actions emphasize rehabilitation and second chances, reflecting a commitment to justice reform.

"To Be Free Is to Free Others": Formerly Incarcerated Women Urge Decarceration

The fight for justice continues against 'tough on crime' laws from the 80s and 90s, focusing on freeing incarcerated women through clemency efforts.
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Major reform of courts expected after murder trial backlog quadrupled under Tories

There is a growing crisis in the US justice system reflected in the long wait times for trials and growing court backlogs.

Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them | CBC News

Ontario's justice system is considering reforming charge processes, moving from police to prosecutors, in response to increasing case backlog.
#public-safety

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.

Fianna Fail makes pitch for justice portfolio, claiming 'greater progress' would have been made without Fine Gael

The party commits to various public safety reforms including a standalone Transport Police and increased Garda Training Allowance.

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.

Fianna Fail makes pitch for justice portfolio, claiming 'greater progress' would have been made without Fine Gael

The party commits to various public safety reforms including a standalone Transport Police and increased Garda Training Allowance.
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Soleiman Faqiri's brother says there's been no accountability for his homicide in jail | CBC News

The family of Soleiman Faqiri continues to seek justice and accountability following his death, with the province ignoring a coroner's jury recommendations.
Seven years after Faqiri's death deemed a homicide, no changes have been implemented in provincial jails to protect vulnerable inmates.

This Is Vintage Eric': NYC Mayor Adams Remains Defiant In Wild Presser After FBI Arrests Top Aide

Mayor Adams draws on his NYPD history in fighting corruption charges, emphasizing his long-standing commitment to justice and reform.

New York's One-Man Innocence Project' May Finally Be Cleared Himself

Jon-Adrian Velazquez's conviction is on the verge of being overturned, highlighting flaws in the legal system and wrongful convictions from the 1990s.

'All killers must get a minimum of 25 years', demands murdered woman's cousin

Advocates seek to reform domestic murder sentencing guidelines to ensure equitable justice for women killed by domestic abusers.
#california

Op-Ed: Why California Voters Should End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 aims to abolish forced prison labor in California, addressing systemic injustices rooted in the 13th Amendment's loophole.

Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQED

Proposition 47 has faced criticism but led to significant state savings by reducing prison populations.

Op-Ed: Why California Voters Should End Forced Prison Labor

Proposition 6 aims to abolish forced prison labor in California, addressing systemic injustices rooted in the 13th Amendment's loophole.

Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQED

Proposition 47 has faced criticism but led to significant state savings by reducing prison populations.
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Letters: Inclusive and fair | Justice reform | Right-wing columns | Ignoring affronts | Bad to worse

Ethnic studies program must prioritize inclusivity and fairness while adhering to state curriculum standards.
Inmates serving life without parole should have opportunities for a second chance and fairness in the justice system.

Do the right thing': Pressure mounts on government to resentence IPP prisoners

The urgent need for government action on IPP prisoners' indefinite sentencing and mental health concerns is highlighted after a recent suicide tragedy.

Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off

California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias.

LGBTQ+ people face an incarceration crisis. Social Justice warrior Damita Bishop wants to end it.

Dorian Corey made a significant impact at a rally in Atlanta.
Damita Bishop is a key advocate for criminal, social, and economic justice reform.

Long before he took on Trump, Adam Schiff's pursuit of tough justice defined his career

Adam Schiff's role as prosecutor in the first impeachment trial of President Trump has solidified his reputation among Democrats and Republicans.
Schiff's attitude toward justice has evolved over the years, from tough-on-crime to a focus on issues like gun control and police misconduct.
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