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Truth, Lies and Plea Bargaining

The Crime Report

In a forthcoming paper in the Georgia State University Law Review, Thea Johnson argues that lying is at the heart of a plea bargaining process that “allows defendants the opportunity to negotiate fair resolutions to their cases in the face of a deeply unfair system.”.

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When Your Criminal Case Is Dropped, But Your Mugshot Lives Forever

The Crime Report

A single online mugshot, for even a minor non-violent misdemeanor, can become a barrier to getting a job, finding housing, or forming personal relationships, regardless of whether someone is ever convicted of a crime. As the so-called “victim,” he had the legal right to speak directly with the prosecutor. A Reputation Damaged.

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DOJ sues Georgia over new law restricting voting

JURIST

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday a new lawsuit against the state of Georgia, alleging the state’s new voting law violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Georgia’s new voting law , passed in March 2021, restricts voting in a number of ways.

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MLB moves All-Star Game, draft out of Georgia due to new voting restrictions

JURIST

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Friday that the 2021 All-Star Game and MLB draft will not be held in Georgia, in response to Georgia’s new voting restrictions that were signed into law on March 25. . President Joe Biden called the law “Jim Crow in the 21 st Century,” as the restrictions disproportionately affect Black voters.

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Lawyers Under Investigation For Alleged Fraudulent Voting Schemes In Georgia

JonathanTurley

We recently discussed how figures like New York Times columnist Tom Friedman calling on people to move to Georgia to rig the vote in favor of a Democratic takeover of the Senate. Price is shown in a video boasting of his own registration in Georgia at the home of his brother and encouraging others to do the same. I’m doing that.

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Greene Case Could Trigger New Georgia Law on Swatting

JonathanTurley

was again the victim of a swatting call at her north Georgia home. The incident will trigger a new Georgia law on swatting and raise questions over legal responsibility for such lethal consequences from such crimes. ” Georgia’s new swatting law just came into effect on July 1st. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.,

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Children and Guns: Holding Parents Accountable

The Crime Report

You’re not legally required to store your weapon in a safe manner.” And, there are no federal laws mandating gun storage practices after the owner takes position of a legally purchased firearm. In most states, violating the CAP law is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a slap on the wrist. Cassie Chew.