Cops can"t be allowed to police themselves if we want real criminal justice reform
All the "reforms" in the world won't mean a thing if police are still in charge of enforcing the rules on themselves. Heavy police presence in Brooklyn, New York, following a protest on June 12, 2020.....»»
George W. Bush says "there"s no question there needs to be police reform" after Chauvin verdict
"I'm optimistic about the country's capacity to take on real issues," Bush said on a podcast. "And there is a real issue in police accountability." Former President Georg.....»»
: 60% of Americans want police to be held more accountable for mistreatment of Black people, new poll says
Concerns about how Black Americans and other minorities are treated by the criminal justice system remain higher than in previous years......»»
The dynamic career and life of Michael Rubin - billionaire team partner, friend of high-profile rappers, and criminal-justice reform advocate
Insider profiled Michael Rubin, Fanatics executive chairman and Philadelphia 76ers partner, following Fanatics' recent $12.8 billion valuation. Robert Kraft, Jay-Z, and.....»»
The "chameleon-like compassion" and career of Michael Rubin - billionaire team partner, friend of high-profile rappers, and criminal-justice reform advocate
Insider profiled Michael Rubin, Fanatics executive chairman and Philadelphia 76ers partner, following Fanatics' recent $12.8 billion valuation. Robert Kraft, Jay-Z.....»»
Ivanka Trump is mulling a political comeback that will focus on criminal justice reform, Axios says
Ivank.....»»
Activists urge NBA to oust Pistons owner Tom Gores over prison phones investment
The criminal justice reform group Worth Rises says L.A. billionaire Tom Gores should be forced to sell the Detroit Pistons. The criminal justice reform group Worth Rises says L.A. billionaire Tom Gores should be forced to sell the Detroit Pistons......»»
In a rare show of solidarity, Republicans and Democrats are working together to pass sweeping criminal justice reform in Michigan as the state"s jail population grows
At a time when Michigan has become emblematic of our broken political system, lawmakers have come together to pa.....»»
Heinz Endowments announces $6.7 million in grants for local criminal justice reform efforts
The Heinz Endowments foundation has authorized the release of $6.7 million in grants to be given to local nonprofit organizations that are tackling criminal justice reform efforts. In a statement, the foundation said the grants are part of a thr.....»»
The coronavirus pandemic should be the start, not the end, of criminal justice reform, a California lawmaker says
Luchy Nicholson/Reuters California lawmaker Sydney Kamlager told Business Insider that the state should release more elderly and vulnerabl.....»»
To achieve wide-ranging criminal justice reform, we need to overhaul how we think and talk about social justice and crime
Rainmaker Photo/MediaPunch/IPX/AP Images The way we talk about the criminal justice system and offenders is broken. The speech stigmatizes and harms ex-offenders who are trying to re.....»»
"It"s still frankly just bulls---": Anderson Cooper calls out former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for claiming he"s a "political prisoner"
CNN Anderson Cooper went after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich after he said he was willing to work on criminal justice reform after being pardoned by Trump. The ex-governor appeared on the CNN segment on Friday, where he claimed .....»»
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is facing backlash for controversial pardons, but criminal justice reform advocates say the anger is misplaced
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin faced backlash after pardoning more than 600 convict.....»»
Duke Law launches new center focused on criminal justice reform
Duke Law School is launching a new center aimed at criminal justice reform – thanks to a $4.7 million gift from a national foundation......»»
Ben & Jerry's newest ice cream flavor 'Justice ReMix'd' backs criminal justice reform
Justice ReMix'd is described as cinnamon and chocolate ice cream with gobs of.....»»
Ben & Jerry’s Debuts New Flavor to Promote Criminal Justice Reform
Some proceeds support Advancement Project National Office, a civil rights group (WASHINGT.....»»
UK Cops Warn Mocking Wanted Criminal"s Hair On Facebook Could Lead To Arrest
Authored by Paul Joseph Watson via Summit News, Gwent Police in the UK warned Facebook users that mocking a criminal’s hair was “offensive†and could lead to an investigation. The farce began when G.....»»
S.F. approves $67M to buy massive building to house police evidence
A four-story, 120,000-square-foot private storage building is the newest piece of real estate to come under city ownership as part of a long-term redevelopment project at the Hall of Justice that will see the shuffling of police files. The San Francisc.....»»
Alaska and Amazon vie to hire 2,200 to be freed under Trump prison reform
President Trump's criminal justice reform initiative will release some 2,200 federal inmates next week, and reform supporters are finding broad interest among employers, including Alaska's seafood industry and retail giant Amazon......»»
Amazon’s facial-recognition technology is supercharging local police
The artificial-intelligence system has transformed a corner of suburban Oregon into a testing ground for the future of criminal justice......»»
Chicago Cops Demand DOJ Probe Into Smollett Case Meddling After Ex-Obama Official Called In Favor
The president of the Chicago police union has asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx interfered in the polic.....»»