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The Prosecution of John Garrett Smith: Trial By Kabuki Theater

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...

Posted On 08 Mar 2019

, By Joseph Snook

Judge Daina Vitolins Ruins Lives

Man fights to save his family and business from a corrupt family court in Prineville, Oregon.

Posted On 07 Mar 2019

, By Joseph Snook

The Chaos of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

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...

Posted On 07 Mar 2019

, By Ron Lee

Decorated War Hero Framed by Government

Okanogan County Washington Detective Karl Sloan targets an innocent man, arresting him for arson.

Posted On 06 Mar 2019

, By Joseph Snook

Bly Mountain Corruption Erupts – Water Deprived Owners Fight Back

US~Observer helps property owners deprived of water rights.

Posted On 05 Mar 2019

, By Joseph Snook

Anecdotal Science – Flaws "Junk Science" Creates Within Criminal Justice

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.

Posted On 05 Mar 2019

, By Joseph Snook