Tag: Criminal

Former U.S. President and Inmate No. P01135809 Donald Trump surrendered at the Fulton County jail on August 25. He faces more than a dozen charges from his efforts to change Georgia’s 2020 election results — a state he lost to Joe Biden. This is the fourth criminal charge again...

In a significant development, a federal judge in Washington D.C. has set a trial date for the criminal case involving former President Donald Trump. The decision comes after months of legal proceedings and deliberations, marking a critical juncture in the ongoing investigation. The case centers a...

As if we didn’t already have enough to worry about, comes news that a federal appeals court has reversed the sentence of a Jan 6 defendant. James Little, who entered the Capitol on Jan 6 but didn’t participate in either the violence or destruction of property, pleaded guilty to a...

Ifnothing else, the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court at the Hague has complicated the upcoming summit meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow. Thus far, Beijing hasn’t commented on the ICC’s move against its junior partner in the Kremlin, though i...

Further incriminating evidence has been collected on Jenny Feathers and Matthew Sayle’s aggressive cyberstalking; harassment; targeting of a person based on their disability; and, premeditated blackmail based on the threat to reveal sealed case documents if the author did not comply with their...

I am writing my 10th book on criminal psychology. It is on 3rd draft. The publishing date is on 14 January 2024. As a lawyer, I know how the criminal justice system works. First, somebody commits a crime. Then, the Police start an investigation. And, later arrests the criminal. The court decides ...

ChatGPT has seemingly exploded out of nowhere in the last several weeks. This article is the first in a series exploring how it, and more broadly no-longer-theoretical Artificial Intelligence will potentially change key aspects of the digital forensics field, and what we as a society and forensics p...

Liberia has a unique history, as one of Africa’s oldest democracies, with one of its most established criminal justice systems. Furthermore, Liberia’s political state was formed by former Black Americans in the mid-19th century. Many of these freedmen and women wanted to create a state t...

Navigating the labyrinth of justice, Criminal Law stands as a pillar safeguarding societal order. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the heart of legalities, unraveling the complexities, and shedding light on the nuances that define our judicial system. If you’re curious abou...

The influence of family dynamics on the development of criminal behavior is a multifaceted topic that has intrigued criminologists, psychologists, and sociologists for decades. Research has consistently demonstrated that the family environment plays a critical role in shaping an individual’s b...

In the quest to understand the psychological catalysts that propel individuals to commit crimes for notoriety, we must delve into a complex blend of personality traits, motivations, and underlying psychological issues. Some individuals are driven by a deep-rooted need for recognition and validati...

Colombia, Medellin, 2012. A pleasant September day. From a butcher shop emerges a middle-aged woman with her pregnant daughter. The roar of an engine fills the air as motorcyclists drive by, and one of them draws a gun and fires two bullets into the old woman’s head. As you can imagine, th...

Nuanced Impression: actually, plenty of linguists love etymology and do in fact recite word histories (as Dr. Lynne Murphy and others were quick to point out to me), but the way this is handled to introduce Dr. Blake makes her come across as condescending and belligerent. There’...

Criminals who have certain physical characteristics d from birth and no other characteristics. Lombroso, Enrique Ferri and others are considered their supporters, but criminology does not currently recognize this category. (ii) Insane or mentally disordered offenders - This category ...

Criminals commit crimes in line with their personalities; and understanding this simple fact informs us as to how we should interact with them — if our paths should ever happen to cross. Although committing a crime involves a certain level of “rational” decision-making, any cost-be...

It was under these circumstances that new solutions were created. Prisoners could be granted parole, freeing up prison space and encouraging rehabilitation. However, this practice had inherent risks; certain inmates may reoffend upon being released. To address this concern, prisons would have to det...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a household term and a hot topic. Cutting-edge and controversial, it delivers an increasing number of services across a variety of industries that are conducted through efficient automation. One of the things that distinguishes AI from other types of automatio...

Nearly everyone agrees that prosecutors should use more evidence-based practices and engage in more evaluations to build that evidence base. Unlike our health and education systems, the criminal legal system lacks research integration — with almost no modern policy or practice evaluations. And...

Until Dr. Vilasini Ganesh’s ordeal began in 2016, she was living the American dream. She had a thriving medical practice, patients who looked up to her, and a beautiful home that she shared with her family― until she was accused of committing healthcare fraud and the FBI raided her Camp...

Ironically, in India, the festival of democracy gets celebrated with hatred and violence at its back. We are used to vote-bank politics, illogical hatred speeches and campaigns with social media trends as its frontier soldiers. India is the largest democracy globally, but it has shown itself as one ...

What is it with Hollywood that causes child actors to spiral out of control and end up with a record? Many famous kids have made a name for themselves and built a successful career. Like, Ariana Grande, Elizabeth Gillies, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Watson. But, we’ve also seen cases where ch...

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who disagreed with your point of view? Of course we all have, but I kind of want to lean into the nuance of “disagreement”. Some things are just preference, right? Example- I prefer to drink my coffee black, but my wife likes to add honey ...