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This site is a pod cast site that informs the listener of a cases they of people that looks like they were wrongly accused. The attorney's on this pod case do so much research on the case files of the accused person. They are very good at informing the listener of the facts of the case.

The Justice System definitely has the potential to be corrupt, or at the very least, can be biased. What happens when the judge hearing a case has a personal bias against an important characteristic of the case?

This article is eye opening, and really speaks to the power which corruption has, or possibly the corruption which power brings. This is just a small instance in cases where abuse of power and nepotism can really dismantle government. I fear our two party system absolutely fosters this type of behavior, and certainly not to make it political in any sense: it is frightening to understand the possibility. Great article.

I definitely agree with this. There is absolutely corrupt justice. Money talks in this world and that is the sad thing.

This article makes you think if impoverished people really have the right to a fair trial. It also talks about how civil cases should be given as much importance as criminal cases.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

This article talks about how many different cases about gay marriage is now in court. It states how many states now supports gay marriage.

The death penalty is not a solution to cases involving murder, and may lead to cases where the mentally sick or innocent people are sentenced to death. The article provides numbers and statistics that support these claims.

This website suggest reasons the people are wrongfully convicted of crimes. The site also has a list of cases of people they are researching the case files to prove their innocence. This site also has suggestions on reform for our justice system.

Article about a class-action suit against the cities of Mt. Vernon and Burlington (both in Washington) for failing to provide meaningful representation to poor defendants facing misdemeanor charges. The lawyers handled 1,000 cases a year, way more than the cap of 400 allowed annually. In result, they were spending less than an hour per case.

Trayvon Martin is far from the only shooting in which the controversial law has been at issue. This webpage tells about 5 other stand your ground cases and links to each.

This article gives insight into the stand your ground law. The article summarizes five infamous cases.

Reviews states that have Stand Your Ground Laws allowing you to shoot anyone in your residence who has broken in.

This article is just upsetting. CPS failed to remove 3 children from their caregivers home after an officer reported concern, several other reports, and signs of neglect. Unfortunately, today only one of the three siblings are alive. CPS should be accountable.

This article is so heartbreaking. CPS should have done something from the beginning when they first started noticing abuse. I have experience with a bad social worker before when I was fostering a child. She was suppose to come every month to check on him but wouldn't show up for months. CPS needs to find a solution to get these social workers to do there jobs to protect these children.

is heartbreaking how a little mistake can change a lot of people's life. In this case 2 children are death. CPS need to have professional workers that know how to identify the emotions of the kids. This case show us how life is unfair with some people and how sad it can be when some people don't do their job right.

This article tells what the convicted persons goes through. It goes through their life in prison and what happens to them after they get out and how their life is completely changed now.

I don't know if you have ever seen the documentary Making a Murdered on Netflix. That is a very interesting case of a wrongful conviction and outcome. There is the case of Adnan Syed from the podcast Serial that I'm interested to see if he was wrongfully convicted of his girlfriends murder. His case is being re opened.

The second amendment is one of the most pressing issues in today's society. Many cases are being made against it and it is important that we realize just how necessary it is.

Many of us have heard about the Brock Turner case and a lot of people aren't happy about the outcome of it. Yes, he was sent to jail, but he raped a woman and the majority of people believe that he didn't get the time in prison (he didn't even go to prison) that he deserved. He was just recently sent home from jail. This article advised that in the past college athletes have committed crimes and were not given the right punishment for them. It also talks about Turner being classified as a sex offender possibly being worse than sending him to prison, which is actually a good point.

This is such a horrible case. It shows you how money and athletes can get away with things.

The justices let stand an appeals court ruling striking down an Arizona law that made state employees in same-sex relationships ineligible for domestic partner benefits. The Nevada case was a challenge to the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The court did not elaborate on the reason for not taking up the cases.

There has been a lot of controversy after the Amanda Todd suicide case. This article explains why is may not be the best idea to rush to punish kids by law.

There has been a lot of controversy after the Amanda Todd suicide case. This article explains why is may not be the best idea to rush to punish kids by law.

This article addresses free speech and censorship and how the two can not coexist. The article provides a case study on how individuals are affected vs not affected by censorship

This article addresses free speech and censorship and how the two can not coexist. The article provides a case study on how individuals are affected vs not affected by censorship

Although it is a religious tolerance group, it does have some good information and links about same sex marriage here in Arizona. It also talks about the Lawrence v. Texas case.

Although it is a religious tolerance group, it does have some good information and links about same sex marriage here in Arizona. It also talks about the Lawrence v. Texas case.

Explains the background of why the case exists. Breaks down the case to make it more easy to understand

This article talks about how a "gay" couple are fighting for their right to marry in China. The court confirmed the case.

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.