I haven’t seen the Netflix series “The Making of a Murderer,” and I probably won’t—too time-consuming. But I’m familiar with a lot of criminal cases where the convicted person has been exonerated, including cases in which eyewitness testimony turns out … Continue reading →
As promised (or threatened, depending on your point of view), Obama has issued an executive order to go around Congress on gun control. He starts by listing types of gun violence and numbers of victims (including suicides) and then goes … Continue reading →
Mistrial declared: Officer Porter is, of course, subject to re-trial on all four charges: involuntary manslaughter, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, and misconduct in office. (Update: It’s being reported that the parties will meet before an administrative judge tomorrow to … Continue reading →
…and the judge is reported to have said something so extraordinary I believe it could be grounds for a reversal if defendant Porter is ultimately found guilty: In a shocking statement, trial Judge William Barry told the hung jury to … Continue reading →
During this most recent Trump immigration flap, I’ve noticed an enormous amount of misunderstanding of my positions on the subject. So here’s another attempt to make it crystal clear, and then I’ll leave the subject for a while. Go on … Continue reading →
[UPDATE: If you want to watch/listen to the relevant part of Lynch’s remarks, go here.] Violent threats against Muslims are Loretta Lynch’s biggest fear as a prosecutor: With terrorist attacks in Paris and a shooting spree in California prompting alarm … Continue reading →
The Colorado Springs shootings have afforded the media and the left many opportunities to criticize the right, but one of the most creative is this type of article, headlined “After two days of silence, GOP candidates respond to Planned Parenthood … Continue reading →
Although it’s no surprise, it still needs underlining: the DOJ (I’ll use the acronym because I refuse to use the actual word “justice”in connection with it) has declined to prosecute Lois Lerner: With no accountability, it’s now open season on … Continue reading →
Most readers here know I pretty much can’t stand Jeb Bush. I don’t mean personally; no doubt he’s a nice man who loves his wife and all that. I can’t stand him as a candidate and know no one who … Continue reading →
This Yahoo story about two siblings who came here illegally attempts to play the heartstrings: When Vladimir Gongora arrived in New York City three years ago, he didn’t know his own name. Vladimir was born deaf in the small village … Continue reading →
Meet the new Iran, same as the old Iran: Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, imprisoned in Tehran for more than 14 months, has been convicted in an espionage trial that ended in August, Iranian state television reported. News of a … Continue reading →
Just a little computer glitch. Not to worry: The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Crime Stoppers reportedly are offering cash rewards for any information that helps capture a convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison last week. Benjueil … Continue reading →