Oklahoma Sets Execution Date for Manuel Littlejohn, Person with Extensive Brain Damage – Co-Defendant Received Life Sentence
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram OKLAHOMA CITY, OK– There are lingering doubts, according to a defense brief filed…
California Supreme Court Justices Turn Down Bid for Review, but Some Cite Discomfort with Man’s Near Life Sentence for Theft of Pair of Jeans
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Capitol Bureau Chief WASHINGTON, DC – Theft of a $38 pair of…
One of 2 Men Allegedly Involved in Armed Kidnapping for Ransom Sees $500K Bail Request
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – It was during a Yolo County Superior Court morning session last…
Charged with Felony, Man Insists on Representing Self in Hearing Despite Judge’s Suggestion
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Despite Judge Anthony Villalobos’ warnings about a possible life sentence, Esteban…
Colorado Governor Reduces Truck Driver’s Sentence in Vehicle Death Crash from 110 Years to 10 Years, Calls It ‘Just Sentence’
By Amy Berberyan and Darling Gonzalez DENVER, CO – Just before New Year’s Eve day, Colorado Gov….
Report Finds Reoffending Is Relatively Low after Life-Sentence: ‘More Punishment Does Not Lead to Less Crime’
By Angie Madrid WASHINGTON, DC — As the U.S. deals with the issue of mass incarceration, a…
Life Sentence Survivors Speak on Dismantling Mass Incarceration
By Kelly Moran DETROIT – A virtual panel via Zoom focused on re-evaluating life sentences in U.S….
Guest Commentary: Policymakers, Time To End Juvenile Life Sentencing
By Buta Biberaj, Carol Siemon and Miriam Aroni Krinsky A viral video in August showed an 8-year-old…
Guest Commentary: Man Goes to Prison for Life for Stealing a Pair of Hedge Clippers – What Prosecutors Can Do about It
Habitual offender statutes, known in some states as “three strikes” laws, are a relic of failed “tough…
Gun Enhancement Change Potentially Saves Defendant 25 Years to Life
By Kelsey Kitzke SACRAMENTO – Both sides of the aisle won and lost here last Friday at…
