A Louisiana judge has dismissed the conviction of Jimmie Christian Duncan, a man who spent 26 years on death row for the death of his girlfriend's toddler daughter, after new evidence showed that the bite mark analysis used to convict him was scientifically invalid.
The Vermont Department of Corrections opposed a defense motion to refer an individual with reported mental health issues to treatment court, despite the court agreeing to order a mental health evaluation.
California is facing a housing crisis due to excessive regulation and restrictive land use policies, resulting in a lack of affordable housing and unaffordable home prices.
Trump's administration is launching a political attack on Harvard University, demanding ideological restructuring under threat of defunding, which is a dangerous and ironic turn for the American right, and would set a precedent for the government to control private institutions.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, presenting new evidence that challenges the integrity of Scott Peterson's conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner.