Flawed Drug Tests Criminalize New Mothers
#MaternalHealth #CriminalJusticeA six-year review finds tens of thousands of new mothers were reported to police due to unreliable drug tests at childbirth. Many cases were later dismissed, but investigations caused significant harm. The practice is called regressive and counterproductive. read more
Ex-Governor Pardons Cop in Unarmed Mans Death
#PoliceAccountability #CriminalJusticeFormer Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former police sergeant convicted in the 2023 fatal shooting of an unarmed man. The pardon, citing department policy, overturned a three-year sentence amid national debates on police use of force. read more
Biden Commutes Sentences for 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders
#Biden #CriminalJusticePresident Biden commuted the sentences of 2,500 non-violent drug offenders, marking a record number of pardons and commutations by any president. The decision addresses historic wrongs and sentencing disparities, receiving praise from criminal justice advocates. read more
President Biden Commutes Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Offenses
#JoeBiden #criminaljusticeJoe Biden issues over 2,500 pardons and commutations for non-violent drug offenders, exceeding his predecessors. The action aims to rectify outdated sentencing disparities, benefiting individuals unfairly penalized for drug crimes. read more
Convicted Child Killer Pleads Guilty to Two More Murders
#Murderer #CriminalJusticeRaul Meza Jr., a Texas man, was released early for good behavior after killing a girl. Decades later, he pleaded guilty to two more murders. He had served time for the 1982 killing of an 8-year-old. read more
#TrumpTrial #CriminalJustice
Former President Trump's first day of his criminal trial in Manhattan was marked by his Truth Social rants and attempts to avoid the proceedings. Over 50 potential jurors were excused, and the trial is expected to last for about two months. read more