Dead! Executions and the Power of Photography
How might things change if we allowed cameras in the execution room?
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The High-Tech—and Very Low-Tech—Tactics of Corporate Espionage
No matter the methods, the motivations are the same.
To Catch an Arsonist: Will We Ever Have a Reliable Way to Identify Fire Starters?
Gradual advancements in the art and science of fire investigation continue.
The Dangers of Criminalizing Pregnancy Outcomes
New legislation in Tennessee has implications much wider than the use of illegal drugs by pregnant mothers-to-be.
Bringing Sexual Assault on Campus Into the Light
Efforts to increase transparency—and safety—at colleges and universities.
Does a Cold Courtroom Result in Murder Convictions?
The ambient temperature of a courtroom could change the way people perceive crimes—which, in turn, could affect sentencing.
Lottery Scams and Impossible Luck
Lotteries (both real and fake) are rife with fraudsters who’ve figured out how to game the system and manipulate the gullible.
Remembering the Drug Court Revolution
Stories from the 25th anniversary celebration of the nation’s first drug court.
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Other countries, like Canada and Switzerland, have shown how the shifting opinion can result in action.