By Joseph Snook Investigative Reporter People who have been arrested face the grueling challenge of planning a defense. For those who are innocent, defending yourself is often a rude awakening. The status quo is to contact and schedule appointments with local attorneys who may or...
When an active duty soldier sustains an injury on the job, shouldn’t compensation for that injury start from the date of the injury? By US~Observer Staff Imagine being hurt while serving your country. Furthermore, the severity of your injury, and the lack of in-service aid...
Most of Reno Francis' life was spent behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Tragically his life was cut short. At least he died fulfilled, loved and free. Goodbye, Reno Francis.
Kabuki Theater: A traditional Japanese play in which actors wear flashy costumes and masks. By Traci Eccles Investigative Journalist In American politics, Kabuki has become a metaphor for “posturing” or “a performance in which nothing substantive is done. The mask symbolizes a...
By Soni Starr Mandatory minimum sentences for first time drug offenses are one of the most damaging laws on the books to date. Mandatory minimums transfer sentencing power from judges to prosecutors. Prosecutors habitually threaten to bring charges carrying long mandatory minimum...
The US~Observer highlights science used in the legal system, also known as, "junk science." Junk Science is often relied upon by courts to help convict innocent men and women.
