Committee hears bill to expand use of Veteran Reentry Search Service in jails; supporters cite reentry benefits and advocates note privacy questions The Veterans and Military Development Committee accepted a substitute to Senate Bill 179 and heard proponent testimony from retired Judge Evelyn Lundberg Stratton and Mayshayla Burris of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center on using the Veterans Reentry Search Service (VRSS) to identify veterans in jails and connect them to services; lawmakers asked about data access and protections.

Ohio lawmakers are pushing forward a game-changing bill to enhance the Veterans Reentry Search Service, aiming to connect justice-involved veterans with critical support services.

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The Trump administration has launched investigations into race-based admissions at Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools, demanding documentation on applicant data, standardized test scores, and race considerations dating back to 2019. This move escalates the administration's […]

County approves transfer of parcel for planned Jail and Justice Complex, schedules public open house The court approved transfer of a large unimproved parcel to Williamson County for a future Jail and Justice Complex and announced a public open house April 21 to show site options and designs; commissioners emphasized a phased, campus-style approach and further deliberations to follow.

Williamson County is taking a big step forward with plans for a new Jail and Justice Complex, and you can see the future designs at an open house on April 21!

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Drug Courts as an Alternative to Prison Drug Courts offer treatment over jail for nonviolent offenses. Learn how they reduce reoffending. Explore your options today.

Drug courts help people with nonviolent drug offenses get treatment instead of jail, reducing recidivism and supporting long-term recovery. #DrugCourt #RecoverySupport #JusticeReform
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OPINION: Why justice reform must include mothers Every year, hundreds of women in the UK enter prison while pregnant or after giving birth, yet their needs are largely missing from justice debates. Drawing on her decade of research, including The Lo...

'Pregnancy and birth should never be invisible – but in prison, they often are.' Professor Laura Abbott @midwifeteacher.bsky.social explains why justice reform must centre the experiences of pregnant women and mothers in custody: https://bit.ly/3PuxZDa

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Italy Holds Two-day Referendum On Meloni’s Justice Reform Plan ROME, March 22 (Bernama-dpa) — Italy begins a two-day referendum on Sunday on whether to make changes to its judicial system, a key project of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Both chambers of parliament have already approved the reform. However, because it requires changes to the constitution, it must also be put to a public vote. Critics say the plans could undermine judicial independence. The reform will pass if it receives more “Yes” than “No” votes. The referendum is also seen as a test of public support for both the right and left ahead […]

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How the World’s Most Powerful Countries Handle Financial Crime — And Why None of Them Are Doing Enough - Interconnected Earth Here we examine how the eight countries ranked highest for power by U.S. News & World Report handle financial crimes.

Financial crime redistributes wealth and erodes trust. Explore how eight powerful nations approach enforcement — and why we still have work to do. buff.ly/kByehf5
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Visitors and family press Parma council to release case file and invite outside review in Dawn Pasella death Multiple speakers, including friends and family of Dawn Pasella, urged Parma City Council to release the case file or refer the matter to BCI or the sheriff for independent review, alleging investigative shortcomings and requesting transparency.

Families and advocates are demanding justice for Dawn Pasella, urging Parma City Council to release crucial evidence from her 2009 death amidst allegations of investigative failures and missing evidence.

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Senate resolution urges release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein records SCR 118, introduced by Sen. Gonzales, asks the federal DOJ to release unclassified Epstein files; survivor testimony and anti‑trafficking advocates urged transparency, while committee members emphasized careful redaction to avoid retraumatizing survivors.

Sen. Gonzales is pushing for the release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files, emphasizing that every delay in transparency denies justice to survivors.

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Residents accuse MPD of aiding ICE, demand accountability at oversight hearing Residents and advocacy groups accused Minneapolis Police Department of cooperating with ICE during ‘Operation Metro Surge,’ saying officers provided crowd control and failed to intervene when federal agents used force; speakers demanded investigations, apologies and new civilian oversight powers.

Residents are demanding accountability from the Minneapolis Police Department, alleging misconduct during federal operations that have shattered trust within communities.

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Family Tells Snohomish County Council Prosecutor Has Not Filed Charges in Everett Hit-and-Run At the March 11 council meeting, family members of Brent DeArmond asked the Snohomish County Council to press the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision after they said Everett Police built a strong case in a July hit-and-run but charges have not been filed.

After a devastating hit-and-run, Brent DeArmond's family pleads for justice as the suspect remains free and the Prosecutor's Office delays filing charges.

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Clemency board recommends denying commutation for Jeremy Myers after family testimony The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 5–0 on March 13, 2026, to recommend denial of Jeremy Myers' commutation request after testimony from Myers and multiple family members of the victim. Prosecutor counsel emphasized the jury verdict and appeals history; family witnesses described ongoing fear and trauma.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has unanimously recommended denying Jeremy Myers' request for commutation, citing conflicting statements and the emotional testimony of the victim's family.

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Houghton County weighs options for new justice center as consultants cite noncompliance, estimate up to $24 million County consultants told commissioners the existing jail is noncompliant and outlined renovation or new‑build options for a 50–80‑bed Justice Center with preliminary cost estimates around $24 million; residents voiced safety concerns and asked whether the issue will go to the ballot.

Houghton County faces a critical decision on its jail's future, with consultants revealing it fails safety standards and proposing options that could cost up to $24 million.

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Committee approves Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, boosts strangulation penalties and tightens bail in domestic cases Lawmakers approved a committee substitute for House Bill 5101, increasing penalties for domestic strangulation, raising fines for repeat domestic battery/assault, and incorporating bail reforms; domestic‑violence advocates supported the measure.

West Virginia is taking a bold step to combat domestic violence by doubling penalties for strangulation and tightening bail rules for repeat offenders.

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‘Bailey’s Law’ moves out of committee after family testimony; panel raises maximum sentences for DUI causing death The committee approved a strike‑and‑insert to raise penalties for DUI causing death (to a 5–30 year range with a mandatory minimum element when deliberate disregard is found); family members of a recent fatal crash urged tougher penalties.

Bailey's Law could change the game for DUI offenders, raising penalties to a staggering 30 years for those who show reckless disregard for life.

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Harsh sentences have led to 1 in 7 in the U.S. serving life, & many others facing decades behind bars. People evolve - our laws must, too.

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Missouri lawmaker urges repeal of death penalty; clergy, defenders and exonerees’ advocates tell committee to abolish capital punishment Representative Jim Murphy presented House Bill 21-53 to repeal Missouri’s death penalty at a House Corrections and Public Institutions hearing. Supporters — including clergy, the state public defender and former corrections staff — cited wrongful convictions, staff trauma and higher costs of capital cases; the committee took testimony but did not vote.

A Missouri lawmaker is championing a bill to repeal the death penalty, citing its high costs and moral implications as compelling reasons for change.

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Douglas County approves addendum to bring 23rd Judicial District into United Forensic Laboratory Douglas County approved an addendum to the memorandum of participation that will formally add the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office to the United Forensic Laboratory partnership; the DA committed funding for a full‑time DNA analyst and county staff cited the lab's role in resolving cold cases.

Douglas County is set to enhance its forensic abilities by partnering with the 23rd Judicial District, a move that recently solved a decades-old cold case with cutting-edge DNA analysis.

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Abolishing South Korea’s Prosecution Service May Not End Prosecutorial Power Draft laws to abolish the prosecution service promise a historic break with concentrated prosecutorial power, but unresolved warrant authority, supplemental investigation rules and inter-agency transf...

Abolishing the prosecution service may not dismantle prosecutorial power.
South Korea’s reform creates new institutions, but key procedural chokepoints—warrants, supervision and supplemental investigations—remain unresolved. breezeinflow.com/national-new...

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Committee advances $1.5 million to staff independent correctional oversight office The House Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee gave SB 10‑32 a due‑pass recommendation after proponents, including families of incarcerated people and reform advocates, urged funding to make last year’s oversight law operational and hold the Department of Corrections accountable.

Arizona takes a bold step towards accountability in corrections by advancing a bill that allocates $1.5 million for an independent oversight office.

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Keir Starmer ripped apart by barrister over ‘shameful’ act – ‘simply staggering’ ‘Heartbreaking' changes to jury trials spark furious resignation as Labour faces embarrassing Comm

Labour faces backlash as barrister quits in fury over "shameful" changes to jury trials #JusticeReform #CrownCourtBacklog

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Lebanon's Justice Minister has referred military court advisor Abbas Jha to an inspection unit to investigate possible undue pressure related to his endorsement of a verdict against three Hezbollah members, raising concerns about judicial integrity. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #JusticeReform

☠️⚖️THE DEATH OF JUSTICE?
David Lammy’s Jury Grab Risks a New Revolt

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DeKalb County launches mental health court to steer misdemeanor defendants into treatment DeKalb County this month began a court-supervised mental health program for eligible misdemeanor, nonviolent defendants, a post-adjudication four‑phase program funded by a state grant and coordinated with local providers to reduce recidivism and improve access to treatment.

DeKalb County has launched an innovative Mental Health Court to redirect nonviolent offenders into essential treatment, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and address critical mental health needs.

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Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report - Yes Punjab News Report warns trafficking in Pakistan is buried as missing cases, citing 37,303 victims and weak conviction rates.

Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report yespunjab.com?p=225527

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Illia Chernohorenko standing in Westminster Hall beneath ornate Gothic stone arches and carved wooden doors, wearing a dark suit and tie.

Regent’s doctoral researcher Illia Chernohorenko recently addressed UK parliamentarians at Westminster on justice and reparations for survivors of conflict-related violence.

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Sanctioned Former Judge Amber Givens Upsets Incumbent in Dallas DA Primary, Poised to Lead Prosecutor’s Office Former district judge Amber Givens scored a major upset in the Democratic primary for Dallas County district attorney, defeating incumbent John Creuzot… The post Sanctioned Former Judge Amber Givens Upsets Incumbent in Dallas DA Primary, Poised to Lead Prosecutor’s Office appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Sanctioned Former Judge Amber Givens Upsets Incumbent in Dallas DA Primary, Poised to Lead Prosecutor’s Office: Former district judge Amber Givens scored a major upset in the Democratic primary for Dallas County district attorney,… #AmberGivens #DallasDA #Election2023 #PrimaryElection #JusticeReform