Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings sentenced former Louisville cop Brett Hankinson to almost three years in federal prison for his role in the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor, rejecting the Department of Justice’s recommendation for a one-day sentence.
Tag: Criminal Justice
Posted inCriminal Justice
Texas lawmakers are pushing harsher criminal penalties while prison and jail populations soar
Texas lawmakers are pushing over 100 bills to increase criminal penalties, which could lead to overcrowding of jails and prisons, and strain law enforcement resources.
Posted inEducation
Which College Degrees Are Least Likely to Land You a Job?
A recent study by Degreechoices reveals that degrees in criminal justice, performing arts, and art history have the highest rates of underemployment, with criminal justice majors having the highest rate at 71.5%.
Posted inHomepage
Escaped Victim of Potential Dallas Serial Killer Recounts Details of Attack
UPDATE: NBC-DFW reports that a suspect has been arrested and charged for the murders. Reports of a rumored killer said to frequent Harry Hines Blvd. coincide with an ongoing investigation […]
Posted inCommunity, Homepage, International, Local, Metro, National, This Week
“A way to throw kids away”: Texas’ troubled juvenile justice department is sending more children to adult prisons
Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune By Jolie Mccullough Moving the most violent and troubled youths to adult prison makes it easier to help others in juvenile facilities, some prosecutors […]
Posted inPolitics
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Caught on Tape Plotting “Step Two” of Jan. 6 Insurrection
By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA Cruz, who once labeled Trump a “liar who can’t accept defeat,” proved no different from the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol, which […]
Posted inPolitics
Yearning for Justice for Ralph Yarl
By Alvin A. Reid Originally appeared in St. Louis American Family members of Ralph Yarl, the Kansas City youth who was shot twice by a white homeowner last Thursday after […]
Posted inHomepage
What Really Happened to Shanquella Robinson?
Originally appeared in Defender Network New information is coming to light in a case that has garnered attention nationwide. A police report says Shanquella Robinson was alive when medical help […]
Posted inThis Week
Prison Contractor Accused of Billing Texas Millions for Inmate Treatment Programs it Didn’t Provide
By Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Before being released on parole, most Texas prisoners must complete treatment programs like life skills or addiction therapy. Private prison operator Management […]
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Texas Prosecutors Voice Concern About New Abortion Restrictions
An article written over the weekend by the Texas Tribune diving into the impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned on prosecutors and medical professionals.