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fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

UK Post Office's Horizon IT system flaws drove dozens of sub-postmasters to consider suicide, says damning report

The Post Office ignored known software defects in Horizon, leading to a significant miscarriage of justice in British history.
Black Lives Matter
fromKqed
1 month ago

Thousands Protest The Trump Administration Across California | KQED

Protests against Trump mobilized over five million across the U.S., emphasizing democracy and immigrant rights.
California's public defense system is critically underfunded, leading to wrongful convictions.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

California Sheriff's Department errors led to slaying of inmate, grand jury says

The Riverside County civil grand jury uncovered 10 significant deficiencies in the Sheriff's Department's inmate screening process, leading to a violent felon being misclassified.
Black Lives Matter
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fromKqed
3 months ago

Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? | KQED

The acquittal of four police officers in Rodney King's beating sparked significant riots and ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial inequality.
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fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Friend of Alexander brothers charged in sexual assault case has ankle monitor removed

Ohad Fisherman's ankle monitor was removed following a lack of evidence linking him to further crimes related to a 2016 rape case.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Border Patrol agent admits to forcing migrants to show him their breasts

Former Border Patrol agent Shane Millan pleaded guilty to abusing his power and violating female migrants' civil rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

People with working-class accents more likely to be suspected of committing crimes

Accent bias in the UK criminal justice system raises serious concerns about stereotypes affecting perceptions of guilt and innocence.
Accents from cities like Liverpool and Newcastle are unfairly associated with crime, impacting all judicial processes.
The study highlights the need for awareness and reform in how accents influence judgment in the legal system.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

'I am in a blind rage' - Natasha O'Brien was not informed about date of upcoming appeal over her attacker Cathal Crotty's sentence

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

After Daniel Penny not-guilty verdict, calls mount for DA Alvin Bragg to 'resign in shame'

Calls for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's removal intensified following the trial of Daniel Penny, as critics argue he misuses prosecutorial power.
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fromKqed
9 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
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