Army of Snitches
How law enforcement’s over-reliance on confidential informants further corrodes the criminal justice system.
The Indypendent
Corruption
What’s Wrong with Medicare Advantage?
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Anthony Sims Wins Parole on First Hearing, Still Seeks Full Exoneration in 1998 Murder Case
“We’re over the moon regarding Anthony’s parole status,” says Keisha Sims, Anthony’s wife and number-one advocate. “But we’d rather celebrate his exoneration.”
Sri Lankan People’s Movement Makes a Splash, But Now What?
In July, Sri Lankan protesters savored the luxuries of the presidential palace after ousting their nation’s leader. Now the hardest part begins.
Brooklyn Murder Witness’s Credibility Implodes at Post-Conviction Hearing
Valerie Smith was the sole eyewitness in the murder trial of Ronnie Wright. Her former romantic partner says she was drinking that night and was nowhere near the scene of the crime when it occurred.
In the race for an open seat in Assembly District 65, “the Lower East Side and Chinatown are not for sale,” says Lee’s opponent Illapa Sairitupac, who is relying on a large base of volunteers to overcome his financial disadvantage.
Media Attention is Growing on Prakash Churaman’s Case, and the Judge isn’t Happy
Judge Kenneth Holder, a former prosecutor for the Queens DA, lashes out at defense attorney, restricts Churaman’s access to evidence in his retrial.