Not much happens in Albany without Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s assent, so was a high-profile parole denial really such a surprise?
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A Not-So-Surprising Surprise
Tag Archives: Justice
A Death Row Clearance Event
Arkansas’ rush to use its expiring lethal injection drugs resembles an end-of-season sale rather than justice.
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Another Side To A Tragic Story
An inmate’s death in a prison shower seemed like an obvious case of criminal abuse – until it didn’t.
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Secret Jury Deliberations, Not So Much
Jury deliberations have never been entirely secret, and now – for good reason – they are a little less so.
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Why I Couldn’t Wait To See Them Go
Justice officials in the former administration sought pleas, settlements and press – not justice.
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Executive Clemency, For Better Or Worse
Thwarting proper punishment through ill-conceived executive clemency sets the stage for future miscarriages of justice.
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A War Crimes Court Finally Does Its Job
Radovan Karadzic’s sentencing finally brings a measure of justice for atrocities committed in Bosnia two decades ago.
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A Grand Jury Delivers Justice
A Texas grand jury has reminded officials who called for a probe of Planned Parenthood to be careful what they wish for.
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Short-Lived Pride
Florida joins the club of states without a death penalty, but it will probably resign its membership ASAP.
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A Bounty Hunter Goes Free
Philando Castile was killed after a questionable traffic stop; the officer, as usual, was acquitted.
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