The Most Influential Man of Our Time (Donald Trump)
Throughout history, certain figures emerge who shape the course of civilization, not merely through their words but through their actions, leadership, and the unwavering dedication of their followers. These individuals are more than just politicians, revolutionaries, or statesmen—they become symbols of change, architects of movements that transcend their own lifetimes. In the modern era, one […]
Clemency: The Capacity – and the Chance – to Make Good Choices
In the late 1990s, Evans Ray, Jr., put his second drug conviction and incarceration behind him, determined to live an honorable and law-abiding life. He got sober, married, had children, and opened his own barber shop. Evans was happy and busy for ten years before an old prison friend reached out, desperately in need and […]
Federal Appeals Courts Rebuke Government for Breaching Plea Agreements
The 9th and 1st Circuit Courts recently ruled against government tactics that undermined plea agreements, signaling a critical stance on prosecutorial conduct. In Joe Farrago-Contrarias’ case, the government recommended a low-end sentence of 151 months for meth distribution but included inflammatory remarks in its memo, leading to a 188-month sentence. The 9th Circuit criticized this […]