Greensboro launches program to help residents expunge low-level criminal charges
Officials say expungement can help remove barriers to stable housing, education, and employment, ultimately reducing recidivism rates.
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South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?
South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for dozens of other executions. Firearms experts say that could be risky.
Manhattan prosecutors ask for additional pause in Trump hush-money criminal case
Manhattan prosecutors are asking for a further pause in the criminal trial against President-elect Donald Trump in order to give both sides time to weigh the unprecedented nature of the situation.
Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prison
A criminal complaint alleges that guards pepper-sprayed Othel Moore Jr., placed a mask over his face and left him in a position that caused him to suffocate.
'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too
A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed
New York's highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from former President Donald Trump to lift the remaining gag order in his hush money case.
In surprise move, Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges
In a last-minute move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges Thursday, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing trial.
Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder
More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
Officer involved in Freddie Gray's death will oversee Baltimore police integrity unit
Captain Alicia White's move to the Public Integrity Bureau went into effect on Feb. 11, officials say. She is one of the six officers involved in Freddie Gray's death, none of whom were convicted.