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Congress Might End Racist Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Cocaine
The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a bill to end the sentencing disparity between crack and cocaine at the federal level.
The Case for Race-Based Sentencing
In a case that could change how judges punish Black people, Ontario's top court will soon decide how much systemic racism should be taken into account when sentencing.
"Not Racist But ...": Ex-Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Sent Sketchy Texts Months Before Murdering Unarmed Black Man
She was texting a friend and fellow cops, one of whom was her lover.
What Federal Inmates Are Saying About Paul Manafort Getting Just 47 Months
"Only the non-connected do real time," one told us.
Serial Killer Bruce McArthur’s Sentencing Hearing Begins
Prosecutors warned those in attendance that graphic and gruesome details could affect the well-being of those in the courtroom.
Federal judges are giving out shorter sentences in 30 cities since a key Supreme Court case
The Booker decision gave judges significantly more discretion to issue sentences that are harsher or more lenient than federal guidelines.
Ontario judge cites systemic racism in more lenient sentence for young black man
Superior Court Justice Shaun Nakatsuru pointed to systemic failures in the Toronto man's education, and anti-black racism.
Guy Who Punched Charlottesville Organizer Jason Kessler Fined a Measly $1
Jeffrey Winder won't face any jail time after clocking the white supremacist in 2017.
DMX Thinks His Lyrics Will Help a Judge Understand His Beauty and Genius
The rapper is facing jail time for tax evasion but wants his greatest hits to do the talking for him.
Woman Sentenced to Jail for Accidentally Killing Her Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt
Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend Pedro Ruiz while he held an encyclopedia to his chest.
Doug Jones's Win Is Also a Win for Criminal Justice
The Alabama Democrat represents the flip-side of his hard-right predecessor who's now the United States attorney general, Jeff Sessions.