Despite #MeToo, Celebrity Justice Remains Massively Unjust by Matthew Clarke by Matthew Clarke We all know celebrities accused ofcrimes, including actors, musicians, sports figures, business leaders, politicians and journalists. If they’re prosecuted at all, the punishment is rarely harsh. The rich and famous simply aren’t treated like everyone else. However, …

Eleventh Circuit Says Florida Prisoner Alleging Sexual Assault by Guard Need Not Also Prove Excessive Force and Malicious Intent by David Reutter by David M. Reutter The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has decided that when a prisoner alleges sexual assault by a prison official, the only …

Iowa v. Henderson, IA, Opinion, Weapon Intent, 2018 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF IOWA No. 16–0575 Filed March 9, 2018 STATE OF IOWA, Appellee, vs. K’VON JAMES HENDERSON, Appellant. On review from Iowa Court of Appeals. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, George Stigler, Judge. A …

U.S. v. Rodriguez-Escalera, IL, Opinion, Intent to Distribute Drugs, 2018 In the United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit ____________________ No. 17-2334 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MARIO A. RODRIGUEZ-ESCALERA, Defendant-Appellee. ____________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. No. 16-CR-30114-SMY …