Tag: criminal justice
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Coddling Predators in Washington State: New Sentencing Proposal
in LawWashington State’s new sentencing proposal weakens penalties for adults caught in online child-sex stings, raising concerns about deterrence and public safety.
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Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers Under New Texas Law
in LawTexas now allows murder charges for fentanyl dealers whose drugs cause death. The new law aims to hold dealers accountable and combat the deadly opioid crisis.
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Considering Race In Plea Deals Is Racist
in PoliticsProsecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota, must follow a new and highly controversial policy: they are required to consider the race of a defendant when offering plea deals. This directive comes from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who argues it is part of a broader strategy to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The…
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Vandalizing Tesla Is An Act Of Domestic Terrorism
in PoliticsPresident Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric vehicle company’s showrooms across the U.S. Trump was asked Tuesday (March 11) at the White House if he could speak about some of the violence occurring…