Crimes and Punishments

Jailing the Innocent: Wrongful Convictions Statistics in the US

Originally Published January 7th, 2020 When a horrific tragedy happens, let’s say, a murder or rape, we always want justice to prevail. We want the culprit to pay for their actions. But what happens if the system wrongfully convicts a person? Is it still considered as justice served? I don’t think so. It’s so easy […]

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Violence in Alabama Prisons You Didn’t Hear About

Originally Published January 6th, 2020 According to surveys and some reports, Alabama prisons are some of the worst in the US. There have been many issues about the assault and gruesome violence to prisoners inside the state’s jails and prisons. (Related: Top 5 Best and Worst Prisons in the US) Just recently, the Department of Justice

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How “Orange Is the New Black” Exposes Prison Abuses

Originally Published December 10th, 2019 For those who haven’t yet heard about “Orange is The New Black”, it is one of the most-watched American TV Series on Netflix. It was created by Jenji Kohan of “Weeds”. The show was based on a book about the real-life experience of a former prisoner, Piper Kerman. Kerman is

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