In theory, prosecutors are supposed to seek justice, not just convictions. In practice, unchecked prosecutorial power has…
The Bottom Line Mainstream coverage of Michigan’s jail mental health crisis acknowledges the revolving door but omits…
The Bottom Line Modern criminal prosecutions operate less like a pursuit of justice and more like a…
Who Is Dr. Brittany Burns? Dr. Brittany Burns is a scholar-practitioner who has worked across probation, parole,…
The Bottom Line In 2001, Michigan’s first acting JTC director warned Attorney General Jennifer Granholm that family…
Politicians love to pound the table and declare themselves “tough on crime.” It’s the oldest applause line in…
Somewhere along the way, social media convinced people that anything goes; that you can accuse, speculate, and pile…
True-crime podcast The Murder Sheet released a new episode this week addressing developments related to Michigan prisoner Temujin Kensu…
If you’re “just somebody,” expect more punishment; if you’re the deputy fire chief, expect probation. There’s nothing…
The Sixth Amendment promises every American the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury. It’s a…
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