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The latest from Ajay’s case and the movement behind it.
Police Militarization
NPR reports on a story from an ACLU investigation about the militarization of police departments. SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams were initially formed to aid police with high risk situations
Judicial Conflict Of Interest
There are rules in place regarding federal judges hearing cases they have a financial conflict of interest in, regrettably that hasn’t stopped them from ruling in such cases. The Center…
Where Is the Reform?
The US Supreme Court, in 2012, ruled juveniles under the age of 18 could not be sentenced to mandatory life sentences. Unfortunately, two years later only 13 of the 28…
Ajay’s Appeal Brief
Ajay Dev’s Appellant’s Opening Brief (AOB) at the California Third District Court of Appeals has been officially filed. We have posted Ajay’s AOB for those interested in knowing more about his case. W
Vigil for Ajay Dev at Sacramento Appellate Court
[caption id="attachment_348" align="alignright" width="250"] Supporters of Ajay Dev hold a vigil in front of the Appellate Court in Sacramento[/caption]Sacramento, CA – Friday, April 18th, About 300 p
Jonathan Fleming Exonerated
After spending 24 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Jonathan Fleming was finally exonerated and released from prison. Jonathan was on a trip to Disney World with…
650 Cases of Misconduct
According to the Project On Government Oversight, over a 12 year period, there were 650 cases of misconduct committed by federal prosecutors, judges, and other officials at the Justice Department. Bet
The Felony Murder Rule
Only in America could Ryan Holle serve a life sentence with no possibility of parole for loaning his car to a friend. Ryan, who had no prior record, was convicted…
Grants Incentivize Police Departments
Over the past several months, protesters alleging police misconduct have pummeled Durham, N.C. police headquarters with rocks. Lawyers at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice requested public rec
Ajay Dev’s Reply Brief Filed in the Appellate Court
[caption id="attachment_341" align="alignright" width=""] Ajay Dev[/caption]Ajay Dev’s Reply Brief was filed with the California Third District Appellate Court on March 19, 2014. After almost five yea
Life After Exoneration
The exoneration of the falsely convicted has always been an important implication in the court system, but it is exceedingly rare. DNA testing has helped to limit the amount of time and money needed t
The Not-So-Reliable Forensic Science
When they are pulling out forensic science to prove a defendant guilty on CSI, we all sit back and sigh in relief. Finally, as long as the evidence is gathered and disclosed in full accordance of the