Texas Court Overturns 50-Year Death Sentence
#CriminalJusticeReform #DeathRowA Texas court overturned the death sentence of Clarence Curtis Jordan, who spent nearly 50 years on death row, often without a lawyer. Attorney Ben Wolff said the case reveals a system where the most vulnerable are forgotten. read more
Katrina Mother Denied Parole in Infant Death Case
#CriminalJusticeReform #ParoleDenialTiffany Woods, imprisoned for her infant's 2005 malnutrition death after feeding him cow's milk post-Hurricane Katrina, was denied parole in 2026 despite rehabilitation. Her family is devastated, arguing the hearing unfairly focused on the past tragedy. read more
#TrumpConviction #CriminalJusticeReform
Former president Donald Trump's ability to sidestep the consequences of his conviction contrasts starkly with the lifelong struggles faced by many with criminal records. Trump uses his felony label to fuel his campaign, while criminal justice reformers emphasize the harm of such stigmatization. read more
#KimKardashian #CriminalJusticeReform
Kim Kardashian meets with Kamala Harris at the White House to discuss criminal justice reform. Kardashian, known for her advocacy work, expressed her commitment to helping and continuing the fight. Harris commended her efforts and highlighted changes in eligibility criteria for small business loans. read more
#MelissaLucio #CriminalJusticeReform
Texas prosecutors and Melissa Lucio's attorneys agree that evidence was suppressed in her death penalty case, leading to an unfair trial. Both parties now seek to overturn her conviction and sentence after concluding she would not have been found guilty with a fair trial. read more