criminal justice
Jailed in the land of the free
October 4, 2012In the middle of last year, due to a traffic violation, I spent a few months as a guest of our local county correctional facility.
Read moreBritish crimes in Kenya “cannot be forgotten,” says victim
August 6, 2012Wambugu Wa Nyingi, Paolo Muoka Nzili, and Jane Muthoni Mara are among tens of thousands of Kenyans who were sent to concentration camps.
Read moreHungary arrest could result in answers to old questions
July 23, 2012This case has importance far beyond the issue of one man's guilt or innocence.
Read moreTrayvon Martin’s parents urge change to Florida’s “Shoot First” law
June 12, 2012A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.
Read moreDid Dharun Ravi verdict bring justice for Tyler Clementi?
May 24, 2012Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, where I have taught for 41 years, committed suicide.
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