The U.S. criminal justice system affects people from almost every walk of life. Newsy has partnered with The Marshall Project to share a series of stories about the criminal justice system and how it affects average Americans. Senior Staff Attorney Scott Hechinger shares his story.
Scott Hechinger: A Witness Of The Criminal Justice System
Newsy and The Marshall Project bring you the stories of the criminal justice system. Here, Scott Hechinger shares his experience.
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Posted: 4:38 p.m. EST Jan 18, 2018
Donald Trump attends wake of slain New York officer
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee called for "law and order" at the visitation for Officer Jonathan Diller.
Pro baseball players charged with insider trading of Del Taco stock
Four minor league players are accused of illegally profiting nearly $190,000 after being tipped off on Del Taco's 2021 merger with Jack in the Box.
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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years after Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and conspiracy.
Study finds racism contributes to high suicide rates among Black men
Researchers say trauma and racism at an earlier age caused a significant negative impact on Black men's mental health as adults.
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American reporter Evan Gershkovich marks one year in Russian jail
Scripps News spoke with one of Gershkovich's colleagues at the Wall Street Journal whose full-time job now is to work on getting him home.
Officials offer $10 million reward for info on UnitedHealth hackers
Ransomware by the group ALPHV BlackCat was first spotted in Nov. 2021. The group recruits affiliates to spread ransomware and shares the spoils.