The Monetary Cost of a Wrongful Conviction in New York
A Brooklyn man who spent more than a dozen years in prison for a crime he likely did not commit will receive $3 million from New York State. He may get even more from New York City.
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The War on Organized Environmental Crime
A recent report outlines new strategies that could be used to save the environment from criminal syndicates.
On Free Will, Fate, and a Science That Sways Juries
A new study shows how teaching people about neuroscience can make them softer on crime.
The Surprisingly Lax Oversight of the Security Guard Industry
The private security industry is exploding, but regulations and training aren’t keeping up.
The Long Arm of Whitey Bulger
A compelling new documentary on Boston's infamous mob boss shows the lasting trauma of his reign of terror.
How Can We Prevent False Confessions From Kids and Teenagers?
A new study shows that most cops use the same interrogation techniques on both adults and juveniles—and why that needs to change.
Complicated Grief: Reframing the Way We Think About Love and Loss
It’s not exactly true that everyone grieves in their own way. It’s a universal experience, which is good, because that can help us to better understand the mourning among us.
What We Actually Know About the Connections Between Mental Illness, Mass Shootings, and Gun Violence
A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Swanson.
Weird and Terrible Kidnapping Hoaxes
Perpetrators tell of wanting money, wanting to get lost, and wanting to be found.
