Supreme Court Rules Law Student Who Turned Life Around Can Take Bar Exam
This former drug addict has done everything to turn her life around – and even though the bar denied her, the Supreme Court backed her up.
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Muslim Father Forgives Man Involved With Son's Murder, Hugs Him in Court
It can be hard to forgive someone who has wronged you, especially when they may have had a hand in the loss of a son. But that's exactly what Jitmoud did.
Determined Mother Tracks Down Stolen Car Carrying Son's Ashes
Shelly Brown's instincts told her to follow a Honda SUV - and when she did, she was reunited with a vial of her son's ashes.
America's Incarceration Rate is at a Two-Decade Low
Despite what others may have you think, America's incarceration rate has steadily been declining – and there are less people in prisons, too.
Facial Recognition System Helps Trace 3,000 Missing Children in 4 Days
Children's rights organizations are hoping that the technology will track down even more missing kids in the future.
She Prevents Gender-based Violence in India by Using a Powerful Law
Sometimes, it only takes one determined woman to save millions of people from the judicial system; and in this case, that woman is Gulika Reddy.
After Securing Release of 2 Men From Decades in Prison, Woman Ensures That No One Will Suffer Same Fate
Thanks to the determination of a New Orleans judicial advocate, thousands of juveniles have been freed from potentially spending a life behind bars.
Colombia's Top Court Orders Government to Protect Amazon in Landmark Case Initiated by Youth
In a historic gesture of justice, the Supreme Court sided with a group of youngsters who were suing the government for their failure to curb deforestation.
Man Accepts First-of-its-kind Plea Deal That Promotes Healing After Accidental Shooting
Instead of allowing a court case to fester with negativity, James Scott Berish and the Medina family chose restorative justice and forgiveness.
Seattle to Vacate and Dismiss Old Marijuana Charges Following California's Lead
Because the city has already legalized marijuana possession, the mayor is now working to erase misdemeanor charges for thousands of state residents who received convictions before the ruling.
California is Allowing One Million Residents Convicted of Weed Charges to Wipe Slate Clean
Thousands of residents have already had their marijuana-related felonies reduced to misdemeanors or dropped altogether.
Powerful Hollywood Women Strike Back, Raise $15 Million For Anti-Harassment Action Plan
Women such as Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Kerry Washington, Anita Hill, and Ashley Judd have all signed onto the initiative alongside thousands of female blue-collar workers.
New York is On the Right Path: Number of People in Jail Falls to Lowest Since 1982
The continuously declining rates of New York City crime has resulted in the lowest amount of prisoners being held behind bars in 35 years.
Sixth Grader Leaves a Note for Vehicle Owner After Seeing School Bus Driver Pull a Hit and Run
A college student is praising an anonymous sixth grader for leaving a note that ended up saving him "thousands" of dollars in car repairs.
LA County to Erase Over $90 Million in Debt for Old Juvenile Detention Fees
The ruling will wipe the slate clean for 52,000 parents and families who have been struggling to pay off fees from over a decade ago.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Archaic Adultery Law in India Because 'A Husband is Not the Master'
The Indian Supreme Court overturned the the ancient law on the grounds that it is "arbitrary, and it offends the dignity of a woman."
Seattle Judges Finally Throw Out 15 Years Worth of Marijuana Convictions
The Seattle ruling to expunge the records of marijuana convictions was unanimously approved this week, so charges will be dismissed by mid-November.
Fewer People Are Returning to Prison, as Rate Drops by 23% in U.S. - Here's Why
Exciting research shows America is reducing recidivism, with more than two-thirds of states reducing both crime and imprisonment in the past decade.
Instead of Money for Themselves, Black Men Unjustly Arrested at Starbucks Arrange Grant for City's Youth
"We thought long and hard about it and we feel like this is the best way to see that change that we want to see," said one of the men. "It's not a right-now thing that's good for right now, but I feel like we will see the true change over time."
Couple Fights Lawsuit Until Judge Rules They Can Keep Their "Starry Night" Home
The couple curated the gorgeous mural just in case their autistic son was ever lost and needed to find his way home.
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