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The report's first citation is to a 2017 article by the one and only @fernermatt. "See, e.g., Matt Ferner, There’s a Jail Snitch Program In Orange County, And Here Are the Inside Memos that Detail It" twitter.com/fernermatt/sta…

Billy Sothern was one of the most talented, intelligent, interesting, sweet-hearted men I have ever known. Just an incalculable loss. brooklynrail.org/2007/09/expres… nbcnews.com/id/wbna38920278 salon.com/2010/02/04/sai… nola.com/news/article_d…

Here's an incredible thing just shared w/ me. National poll outside of West Hollywood asked people whether they supported the type of program now being deployed there thanks to Nika. Not surprisingly, w/o fearmongering, OVERWHELMING bipartisan support.safercitiesresearch.com/the-latest/new…

In our latest Meet the Movement video, @CA4Arlington @parisa4justice discusses how her family background and witnessing a friend’s wrongful conviction shaped her understanding of justice and led her to commit her career to fighting for a fairer criminal legal system.

People were passing out some interesting materials at last night's District Attorney forum in Riverside County. Hestrin didn't show. Because why bother answering for your record?

Video of this event exposes some of the things Shellenberger says behind closed doors when he thinks Democratic voters aren't listening. We're all watching now.

Does Steve Wolfson Have A Conflict Of Interest Problem In Cases That Involve His Donors? vegaswatch.substack.com/p/does-steve-w…

NEW: DA Wolfson's critics have long claimed that the wealthy and well-connected get special treatment in Clark County, and that Wolfson has a conflict-of-interest problem w/ big donors. Is the @robinhood702 prosecution the latest example? vegaswatch.substack.com/p/does-steve-w…

Last month I tried two murder cases to verdict. One a double homicide. NOT GUILTY both counts. The other a hung jury. 10-2 in favor of acquittal. Both cases were sent to the death review committee. The state gets it wrong! We need a change in that office. @RealJusticePAC @nvcadp

There is just no accountability or transparency in Baltimore County. It's good to see folks digging into the numbers. It ain't pretty.

"Treating public records like an afterthought or unwanted distraction isn’t noble; it just suggests that Shellenberger has something to hide." 2/4

"Transparency is not a gratuitous luxury—it is essential for prosecutor accountability and good government. The public deserves to know how their elected prosecutor wields his unmatched power and whether he is effectively protecting public safety." 1/4 baltimorecountywatch.substack.com/p/scott-shelle…

Wait, Steve Wolfson, the DA for Las Vegas had on his website that women often make false allegations of sexual assault? What the hell. How is the "don't believe women" guy the one deciding which sexual assault cases to prosecute?

The Daily Beast calls him a “Pervy Predator”. Steve Wolfson says he "has been a friend for many, many years. He’s been a supporter of my campaigns for many, many years.” vegaswatch.substack.com/p/the-daily-be…

"Ogg has found herself politically isolated and battling criticism on all sides as she strives to navigate a dysfunctional judicial system."

Yesterday, Harris County DA Kim Ogg spoke at the World Police Forum in Dubai. According to this news coverage, she praised Dubai - which has a history of human rights abuses - calling it "the future" and describing policing there as an "inspiration." khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-i-look…

I agree with my good friend, Commissioner Van Turner (@TurnerVan357). The Shelby County Commission, (where I was honored to serve for eight years), should absolutely conduct a Racial Equity Audit of Amy Weirich's office. memphiswatch.substack.com/p/shelby-count…

Looks like this gets it right...this isn't an isolated incidence...Weirich had a track record and isn't good, and even worse for Black folks! fairnessandjustice.com #WeDeserveBetter

"While the ACLU requested data on criminal charges, Spitzer would only provide numbers from his predecessor Tony Rackauckas’ time in office – despite Spitzer promising to be more open than Rackauckas – according to the ACLU."

Emails Fuel New Claim DA Spitzer Lied to Court About His Death Penalty Decision in Homicide bit.ly/3Irziuk