Plea bargaining is a largely secret process that doesn’t always do justice to the defendant or the victim. But efforts are underway to bring it out of the shadows – a first step in improving it.
Read moreThe sentencing rule treating crack cocaine as 100 times worse than powder is seen by bipartisan critics as a punitive remnant of the war on drugs. The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could deliver a telling blow – or a telling victory – for reform.
Read moreHollywood portrays forensic science as nearly infallible. It isn’t. Now a Houston lab has become a model of reform, boosting trust in this critical part of the justice system.
Read moreWhat is the goal of incarceration? And how do we keep human dignity at the center of our search for solutions?
Read moreRight now, public safety means reducing the number of people in jails. Are measures taken to reduce overcrowding during the pandemic likely to lead to permanent change in how prisoners are cared for?
Read moreChristopher Scott and Steven Phillips, two men who were wrongly imprisoned, don’t spend their days railing against the justice system. They are helping others who may have been falsely convicted.
Read moreWhat does it mean to be a good coach? Is it winning games, molding young characters, or both? A small town in Texas considers after it hires a controversial coach.
Read moreWhat would represent justice in the opioid crisis? This week, a ruling and a settlement offer suggest paths forward, but can litigation alone offer a solution?
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Flaws in the U.S. system of justice are being increasingly highlighted in documentaries and dramas, provoking public outcry and backlash. Might such programs help keep similar injustices from happening in the future?
Read moreThree recent developments in lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors point to different models of justice, from criminal prosecution to a $37 million payout without admission of wrongdoing.
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