LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two neighbors of Breonna Taylor who testified against the officer who shot into their apartment are asking a judge to move their civil lawsuit out of Louisville because “fatigue” has biased the public in favor of police, flipping the argument made by the former officer ahead […]
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Northeastern Criminal Justice Expert Explains the Different Firearms
The House passed the Protecting Our Kids Act on Wednesday, hours after hearing harrowing testimony from gun violence survivors and their families, and two weeks after a shooter killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The House bill is wide reaching: It would raise […]
DAs are public prosecutors, not public defenders
In summary When the public perceives that they have elevated criminal-justice reform over their primary duty as prosecutor, district attorneys can and usually will run into serious trouble, as Chesa Boudin did. By Garry South, Special to CalMatters Garry South is a Democratic strategist who has been the top adviser […]
Privacy International, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Human Rights Watch’s Statement to Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime
Privacy International, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Human Rights Watch welcome the opportunity to participate in the second session of the Ad Hoc Committee. Preliminary remarks on criminalization We have observed that, even as cybercrimes often threaten peoples’ rights, efforts to address and combat cybercrime have also given rise to risks […]
Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislative Package to Strengthen Gun Laws and Protect New Yorkers
State Senator Jamaal Bailey said, “We cannot wait for the next Buffalo or Uvalde to act. With this package of legislation, New York is leading the country in strengthening our gun laws to meaningfully address the scourge of gun violence. My bill will establish a dedicated task force within the New York Attorney […]
Mayor Hopes New Laws Reduce Local Gun Crimes | News, Sports, Jobs
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a package of bills Monday to strengthen gun laws in New York. The state hopes to lessen gun violence and gun-related deaths. AP photo The city of Jamestown is currently in the midst of its longest stretch without a gun crime or gun-related arrest this year. […]
a closer look at definitions, differences, difficult terms
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) — If you’ve ever watched a detective movie or a police procedural series, you’ve heard the word “homicide” tossed around maybe more than any other. With every hero cop from the “homicide unit” running out to find the suspects and bring them to justice, you might […]
A look at New York’s new gun laws: Here’s what will change
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a package of 10 bills intended to help reduce gun violence after mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. The actions represent one of the biggest overhauls of New York’s gun laws since the landmark SAFE Act of 2013 enacted some […]
Domestic terrorism charge against Orleans County student marks rare use of 2018 law
Lake Region Union High School. Image via Google Maps Late last week, a Lake Region Union High School student threatened gun violence on Snapchat, calling out three students by name, as well as the entire school community. The minor was quickly apprehended and appeared in family court last Friday, facing […]
Exclusive: Ukraine probes deportation of children to Russia as possible genocide
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More than 20 cases on forced deportation – Kyiv’s top prosecutor International law defines forced child transfers as genocide Russia says it is providing humanitarian aid to people fleeing Russia says quarter million children have arrived from Ukraine THE HAGUE, June 3 (Reuters) – Prosecutors investigating war crimes cases in […]