Was a Black Man Acquitted of a Crime — and Also Jailed for It?
7 May 2018 A viral video gets some details right about the case of Ramad Ahshad Chatman, but leaves out one crucial fact.
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New California Law Bars Employers From Asking About Criminal History?
23 January 2018 California joined nine other states in enacting a "ban-the-box" law intended to reduce recidivism.
Probation for Child Rape Vs. Prison for Stealing Ribs?
13 December 2017 A Facebook meme accurately presents the basic facts of two very different but equally controversial cases.
Did California Governor Sign a Law Allowing Felons to Vote While in Prison?
19 October 2017 In September 2016, Jerry Brown did sign a law allowing some -- but not all -- convicted felons to vote while still behind bars.