criminal justice – Page 9

Shell must be held accountable for murder, say Nigerian victims

March 1, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The case could mean that the days of corporations getting away with massive human rights abuse without legal consequence may be coming to an end.

Monsanto found guilty of poisoning French farmer

February 22, 2012 By Blake Skylar

"I am alive today," said Francois, now 47. "But part of the farming population is going to be sacrificed and is going to die because of this."

Thousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences

November 1, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.

Is green the new red?

September 26, 2011 By Alan Wight

A new book traces several stories about the radical environmental movement and the responses of the U.S. government, raising issues about civil liberties and tactics of social protest.

West Memphis Three freed, but they still seek justice

August 22, 2011 By Blake Skylar

In 1994, three young men in West Memphis, Ark. were wrongfully tried and convicted of the 1993 murder of three boys. Last week the trio were set free.