Tag: Prison
Smoker Who Stormed Capitol Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison
Why it matters: A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, and smoked weed in a ...
ESPN, Disney Announce Documentary Featuring Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment
Why it matters: - Olympic athlete and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is partnering with ESPN Films and Disney to produce ...
Philippine Court Grants Bail to Critic of Duterte’s Brutal Drug Crackdown
Why it matters: Leila de Lima, a former senator in the Philippines, has been granted bail after being jailed for ...
Last Prisoner Project’s State of Cannabis Justice Report Highlights Sobering Realities
Why it matters: The Last Prisoner Project released its State of Cannabis Justice Report, which highlighted the lack of progress ...
Drug Dealer Connected to Michael K. Williams Death Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Why it matters: This article discusses the sentencing of a fentanyl dealer involved in the drug overdose death of actor ...
The Taste of Freedom
Why it matters: - The article highlights the flaws and dark side of the U.S. justice system, particularly in cases ...
From the Archives: Mumia 911 (2000)
Why it matters: This article features an interview with Mumia Abu-Jamal, a prominent political prisoner in America who has been ...
Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
Why it matters: This article highlights the case of former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr, who was found guilty of ...
Number of Federal Cannabis Prisoners Has Decreased by 61% Over the Past Five Years
Why it matters: The article discusses the significant decrease in the percentage of people in federal prison for cannabis convictions ...
Woman Becomes First Person To Be Imprisoned for CBD in Hong Kong
Why it matters: A 32-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been convicted and sentenced to two months in prison for ...
Cannabis and the Second Amendment: A Word of Warning
Why it matters: The ATF has released a clarification stating that firearm owners who partake in cannabis use can no ...
New Podcast Documents Fallout of Adelanto, Its Move To Legalize Cannabis
Why it matters: The story of Adelanto, California, provides insight into the challenges and corruption faced by a failing prison ...
Vic Mensa Details Books He’s Sending to Prisoners
Why it matters: Vic Mensa's Books Before Bars program aims to provide prisoners with books that can transform their lives ...
From the Archives: ATTICA! ATTICA! (1991)
Why it matters: A federal appellate court has sustained a class action suit filed by attorneys on behalf of Attica ...
