Where Shame Is Policy: Inside LA’s ‘Teacher Jail’ Where Shame Is Policy: Inside LA’s ‘Teacher Jail’
Using sex as an excuse, Los Angeles has created a disciplinary limbo in which hundreds of teachers languish.
Apr 30, 2014 / JoAnn Wypijewski
A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney
Anti-corruption arrests were staged to help his 2009 election, says author Louis Manzo.
Apr 30, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Did Political Pressure Push Oklahoma’s Supreme Court to Lift a Stay of Execution? Did Political Pressure Push Oklahoma’s Supreme Court to Lift a Stay of Execution?
A state legislator wants to impeach the five justices who granted a state of execution for two death row inmates earlier this week.
Apr 24, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
There’s a Constitutional Showdown in Oklahoma Over 2 Planned Executions (UPDATED) There’s a Constitutional Showdown in Oklahoma Over 2 Planned Executions (UPDATED)
Republican Governor Mary Fallin is defying a state Supreme Court order staying the executions of two men.
Apr 23, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
How a Receipt Helped Free a Wrongfully Convicted Man After More Than 24 Years in Prison How a Receipt Helped Free a Wrongfully Convicted Man After More Than 24 Years in Prison
Trial attorneys never saw key evidence proving Jonathan Fleming was in Florida when the murder he was alleged to commit occurred.
Apr 9, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Why Is Georgia About to Pass a Law That Will Make It Easier to Send Poor People to Prison? Why Is Georgia About to Pass a Law That Will Make It Easier to Send Poor People to Prison?
After extensive lobbying, the private probation industry is poised to wield ever more power over Georgia’s debtors.
Apr 7, 2014 / Hannah Rappleye and Lisa Riordan Seville
Mississippi Grants Death Row Inmate Michelle Byrom a New Trial Mississippi Grants Death Row Inmate Michelle Byrom a New Trial
The State Supreme Court decision reverses Byrom's capital murder conviction for conspiring to kill her husband, a crime her son confessed to.
Apr 1, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General De Blasio Administration Appoints NYPD Inspector General
De Blasio distinguished himself from his electoral opponents by advocating an independent overseer of the NYPD—now he’s fulfilled that promise.
Mar 28, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Judges: Texas and Oklahoma Must Lift Veil of Secrecy on Execution Drug Suppliers Judges: Texas and Oklahoma Must Lift Veil of Secrecy on Execution Drug Suppliers
Transparency and civil rights advocates win two victories in a growing battle over anonymous suppliers.
Mar 27, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Is Mississippi About to Execute an Innocent Woman? (Update) Is Mississippi About to Execute an Innocent Woman? (Update)
UPDATE: Michelle Byrom was not executed on March 27. The Mississippi Supreme Court is reviewing a post-conviction motion to review evidence in her case.
Mar 26, 2014 / Steven Hsieh