Criminal Justice
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Butts Pleads Guilty in Detroit Case; Na’Ziyah Harris Body Still Missing
Jarvis Butts, 43, pleaded guilty to the 2024 murder of 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris and sexual assault of five other girls in Detroit, accepting a sentence of 35 to 60 years. Harris’s body remains unfound, though Butts has agreed to provide…
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Massachusetts AG Faces Decision in Felony Murder Habeas Corpus Challenge
A federal judge is reviewing a habeas corpus petition from Danny Rogers, serving life without parole for a felony murder conviction stemming from a 2007 shoplifting incident, as Massachusetts’ Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell’s office prepares its response by February…
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Rob and Michele Reiner’s Unlikely Bond with Death Row Inmate Nanon Williams Amid Family Tragedy
Famed director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele forged a profound, secret bond with Nanon Williams, a man on death row for a murder he denies. Their tragic deaths and son’s arrest cast a stark light on their unwavering commitment…
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Mental Health Concerns Reshape Criminal Cases: California’s CARE Court Expansion and Federal Policy Shifts
California’s new law expands mental health court access for criminal cases, reflecting a wider debate as federal policy shifts toward involuntary treatment for homeless individuals. How are these changes impacting vulnerable populations in the justice system?
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Pullman Arson Suspect Elijah Reagan Withdraws Insanity Plea, Faces Life Sentence
Elijah Reagan, accused in the Pullman apartment arson, has withdrawn his insanity plea and now faces a possible life sentence as his trial approaches.
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Derrick Groves Arrested After High-Profile Escape
Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer and the last escapee from the Orleans Parish Jail, was captured in Atlanta after months on the run.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Cashless Bail Nationwide
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to restrict cashless bail policies, citing public safety concerns, while critics argue the move deepens inequities.