Federal Judge Finds NYPD’s “Stop And Frisk” Policy Unconstitutional
A Federal Judge has declared the NYPD’s “stop & frisk” policy to be unconstitutional.
Teaching Prevention is Not ‘Blaming the Victim’
The Air Force is telling airmen to take common sense steps to “avoid becoming a victim” of sexual assault.
FBI Review Says That Boston Bombing Could Not Have Been Prevented
In the end, it doesn’t appear that the Boston Marathon bombings could have been prevented by law enforcement.
Bradley Manning Acquitted Of ‘Aiding The Enemy,’ Could Still Face Up To 136 Years In Prison
Bradley Manning was acquitted of the most serious charge against him, but is still likely to spend most of his life in prison.
Zimmerman Juror Says He ‘Got Away With Murder’
Juror B29 says George Zimmerman “got away with murder” but concedes he wasn’t guilty of murder.
Florida Linebacker Barks at K-9 Officer
University of Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended after barking at a police dog.
FBI To Review Faulty Forensic Testimony In Death Penalty And Other Cases
How can anyone possibly support the death penalty?
Moral and Legal Culpability are not the Same (A Trip Back to the Beginning)
Going back to the very beginning can be useful.
Civil Rights Charges Against George Zimmerman Would Be Completely Inappropriate
Evidence that George Zimmerman acted out of racial bias is completely lacking, which means the Federal Government should stay out of this case entirely.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty On All Charges
George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges by a Florida jury late Saturday night.
Rise of the Warrior Cop
The paramilitarization of American law enforcement has had deadly consequences.
Man Arrested For Refusing to Turn Off Electronic Equipment
Richard Calderoni was arrested after acting like a jerk on an airplane.
Police Take Over Private Home, Giving Rise To Possible Third Amendment Violation
A case from Nevada provides another example of police abuse, and a possible claim arising under the long-forgotten Third Amendment.
Texas Man Held In Prison For Thirty-Three Years Despite Lack Of A Legal Sentence
The very definition of a miscarriage of justice.
Edward Snowden Leaves Hong Kong For Russia And Parts Unknown
Despite an extradition request from the United States, Edward Snowden left Hong Kong overnight on a flight to Moscow and parts unknown.
Judge In Zimmerman Trial Bars Audio Expert Witnesses From Testifying
A major evidentiary ruling on the eve of the George Zimmerman murder trial.
Edward Snowden Did Not Commit Treason
Edward Snowden has likely violated many laws, but, absent additional facts, treason is not one of them.
FBI Admits It Uses Surveillance Drones In The U.S.
Thanks to one question from one Senator, we learned yesterday that the FBI has used surveillance drones inside the United States.
West Virginia Teen Faces Jail Time For Wearing NRA T-Shirt To School
An absolutely ridiculous criminal case out of West Virginia.
Who Cares About Jimmy Hoffa’s Body?
What possible value would it have almost four decades after the fact that justifies expending not inconsiderable taxpayer resources?
SCOTUS Fumbles On The Fifth Amendment
Yesterday, the Supreme Court narrowly decided a case on the right against self-incrimination that is likely to do great harm to individual rights.
Military Judge: Obama’s Comments On Military Sex Abuse An “Undue Command Influence”
Did President Obama’s comments about taking a tough stand on military sexual assault constitute “undue influence” on specific cases? One military judge says that they did.
