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Should this judge be removed from power?

“Abuse of power” is in the news, and not just because of the impeachment investigation in Washington. There talk of another impeachment under those terms…in Kentucky. A Covington, KY family

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Addiction rates are higher in North Carolina

Addiction is a serious problem at home and across the United States. At different times in recent history, different drugs have been rampant. In recent years, opioids are negatively affecting

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Sending fewer juveniles to adult court

It was 1971 when the voting age in the US was set to 18 years of age. Prior to that it was 21. At 18, a child legally becomes an

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How do appeals work?

The banging of the gavel is supposed to be the end. The final sentence. But what if it’s wrong? How is justice served? After the time, stress and money of

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Human trafficking is a crime that doesn’t seem to go away

Some crimes seem to never go away, in spite of the severity and inhumanity that takes place. There are many high profile anti-human trafficking awareness campaigns going on as we

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Are there different ethical standards for men and women?

While Katie Hill was not a nationally recognized name a few months ago, most people who follow the news know that the former California representative recently resigned over allegations of

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Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend: How much does she know?

Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who abused numerous underage girls over the course of decades. Standing by his side through much of his criminal life was a woman

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More charges in college bribery schemes

By now most people have heard about the college admissions scandal where wealthy parents were buying their kids’ way into school. While several parents have already been convicted, the federal

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How does impeachment work?

Impeachment is a word most people have grown up with. From Nixon to Clinton, and let’s not forget Andrew Johnson in 1868, three US presidents have faced impeachment. Of those

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A murder conviction for a former Dallas police officer

A former police officer in Dallas, TX was convicted of murder this week. The officer entered her neighbor’s apartment and shot him as he ate ice cream. Her defense: that she

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