So many people are angry and confused at what’s happening with police officers who
kill citizens in the line of duty and don’t ever seem to be criminally charged. Many people ask: As in Ferguson, can cops ever be held responsible for their actions?
Without getting into the politics of this issue, I want to look at the …
I have worked for over 30 years as both a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer—primarily with communities of color. Although I certainly don’t have any brilliant answers about the problems in Ferguson, MO, from my experience in the criminal justice system, there are three things I’ve learned.
1. Perceptions. The different perceptions between white clients and clients of …
Last post, I reviewed what goes on “behind the scenes” in a Grand Jury. You’re probably aware of the tragic killing of an unarmed black man, named Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Mo. by police officer Darren Wilson. The Grand Jury there did not issue an indictment charging Officer Wilson with any crime from the shooting.
What happened? What …
What really happened with the Grand Jury in Ferguson, MO? Unless you’ve missed all news in the past few days, you probably know that several months ago, a white cop,Officer Darren Wilson, shot and killed an unarmed black man named Michael Brown. After riots, sit-ins, violence, and hours of media time, a Grand Jury was called to review …
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