Did South Carolina Execute 14-Year-Old George Stinney, Then Declare Him Innocent 70 Years Later?
21 August 2018 A viral Facebook post offered an accurate account of the conviction and execution of George Stinney Jr., in 1944.
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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.
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.