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Victim’s Family in the University of Idaho Murders Appeals Gag Order

JonathanTurley

The family of University of Idaho stabbing victim Kaylee Goncalves is appealing a gag order imposed upon them and others in the case against suspected killer, Bryan Kohberger. Lawyers for family members are representing clients who are not parties to the case. That appeal is supported by media organizations. Stuart , 427 U.S.

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‘Dead Crimes’ are Alive — and Dangerous

The Crime Report

Reflecting long-discarded community prejudices, such crimes are largely unenforced; nevertheless they can still trigger arbitrary prosecutions and questionable or biased law enforcement practices, writes the essay’s author, Joel S. Johnson, an appellate lawyer with the Department of Justice.

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Former BSU Professor Arrested For Defacing Lincoln Statue With Feces And Paint

JonathanTurley

The latest example is in Boise, Idaho where former Boise State University adjunct professor Terry Wilson, 37, has been arrested for defacing a Lincoln statue. We have been discussing campaigns against Lincoln statues as well as the destruction of such statues. He has previously served as a spokesperson for Black Lives Matter in Boise.