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The war on drugs is an unconstitutional war on African-Americans
An excellent commentary by Renay Patterson-Scott on an issue that we need to demand a change in. Race-Talk » Blog Archive » The war on drugs is an unconstitutional war on African-Americans.
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Tagged african american, criminal justice, drugs, incarceration, justice, law, Obama, police, politics, race, racism, Renay Patterson-Scott, War on Drugs
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T.I. Expected to Finish Prison Sentence in September
Hopefully, T.I. has learned a painful and expensive lesson behind his incarceration. Hopefully, on his release he will make better life decisions and be a better person. T.I. Expected to Finish Prison Sentence in September – The Boombox.
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Tagged Clifford Harris Jr., crime, incarceration, prison, T.I.
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Britain bans exports of execution drugs to US
Hmmm, is this on humanitarian grounds or is there some possible new “breakthrough” drug or technology that may make more money for the suppliers of those drugs? This is however, good news. Britain bans exports of execution drugs to US … Continue reading
Man Cleared of Rape Gets $18.5 Million Jury Award
As I had written, in Is that all? Is all forgiven there is a deeper question to ask. Does $18.5 million replace 22 years of a person’s life? That is roughly $841,000 for each year incarcerated. Is that enough? I would … Continue reading
Will the Supreme Court Stop Prosecutorial Misconduct?
This is an important case to watch for developments in. Prosecutorial misconduct is one of many problems in the criminal justice system that greatly affects people of color. Will the Supreme Court Stop Prosecutorial Misconduct?.
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Tagged government, incarceration, justice, law, Prosecutorial misconduct, Supreme Court
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More black people jailed in England and Wales proportionally than in US
I would like to hear from the family in the UK on this one. What I found interesting is that some in the United Kingdom admit that this is the “…result of decades of racial prejudice in the criminal justice system and an overly … Continue reading
R&B Crooner Lyfe Jennings Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
This is so sad. A talented artist, a talented man. This is a lesson to not let our rage overcome our logic. Stay strong, my brother while bearing your cross. R&B Crooner Lyfe Jennings Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison.
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Tagged felony, incarceration, Lyfe Jennings, music, prison, r&b
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In defense of indigent defense-how the broken public defense system exacerbates racial disparities
This is something that if you are from the ‘hood you already know. To be adequately represented under the law takes money and lots of it. How many people do you know that did a stretch of time in prison for … Continue reading
Will the Fair Sentencing Act Really Make a Dent in Black Incarceration?
My short answer is, no it will not. Black crime and incarceration is the result of deeper problems in our community and in American society. I support the law due to the fact that persons of color is receive harsher and longer penalties … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, crime, fair sentencing, incarceration, law, Lynette Holloway, prison, The Root
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30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved
The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading
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