Posted in Uncategorized on March 6, 2012
With the proliferation of smart phones with built-in cameras, video encounters of citizens and police are finding their way online with greater frequency. It is a far cry from the early 1990’s where video of Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney King sparked a national debate over police brutality. But has the advent of cell phone cameras actually… read more…
Study Discredits Deterrence of 3 Strikes LawPosted in Uncategorized on March 5, 2012
The Los Angeles Times published a recent story on a new study from California that suggests its 3 strikes law contributed to prison overcrowding but did little to deter crime. The study calls into question the use of public funds to incarcerate non-violent offenders when other services like health care and education see deeper cuts…. read more…
Family Sues Private Prison Operator CCAPosted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2012
The family of Hawaiian inmate Bronson Nunuha, who was murdered just five months before his release, has filed suit against Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) (NYSE:CXW). The suit alleges that CCA’s business model operates to grossly understaff its facilities which violates fundamental safety requirements. A copy of the lawsuit is available here: Nunuha Complaint. According to the… read more…