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First Degree

From Med School to Murder: The Story Behind the Shocking Will Sandeson Trial

par Kayla Hounsell ...

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6 heure 37 min

A murder, a missing body, and a sensational trial that gripped Nova Scotia. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son. A member of the Dalhousie University track and field team, he was about to start classes at Dalhousie’s medical school. He worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. He came from a good family. “There’s times for whatever reason that things don’t go quite as planned,” a ... En savoir plus

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A murder, a missing body, and a sensational trial that gripped Nova Scotia. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son. A member of the Dalhousie University track and field team, he was about to start classes at Dalhousie’s medical school. He worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. He came from a good family. “There’s times for whatever reason that things don’t go quite as planned,” a
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Justice Scalia

par PBS NewsHour ...

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9 min

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says the key factor for a judge’s ruling is finding where the balance resides in a case. Margaret Warner interviews Justice Scalia about his new book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, and asks about his opinions on the Second Amendment and the Affordable Care Act. ... En savoir plus

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says the key factor for a judge’s ruling is finding where the balance resides in a case. Margaret Warner interviews Justice Scalia about his new book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, and asks about his opinions on the Second Amendment and the Affordable Care Act.
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Retirement of Justice Burger

par PBS NewsHour ...

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40 min

As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger. ... En savoir plus

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As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger.
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Tales of Murder, Murderers and the Death Penalty at the Supreme Court

par PBS NewsHour ...

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6 min

A new book examines the murders, murderers and capital punishment overseen by the highest court in the U.S. Jeffrey Brown talks with veteran journalists Martin Clancy and Tim O'Brien about Murder at the Supreme Court, which documents some of the most notorious crimes and subsequent penalties. ... En savoir plus

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A new book examines the murders, murderers and capital punishment overseen by the highest court in the U.S. Jeffrey Brown talks with veteran journalists Martin Clancy and Tim O'Brien about Murder at the Supreme Court, which documents some of the most notorious crimes and subsequent penalties.
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The Federal Courts

An Essential History

par Peter Charles Hoffer, Williamjames Hull Hoffer, N.E.H Hull ...

Lu par Adam Verner ...

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22 heure 50 min

There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story ... En savoir plus

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There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story
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The Challenge

Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight over Presidential Power

par Jonathan Mahler ...

Lu par William Hughes ...

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11 heure 4 min

In November 2001, a thirty-one-year-old Yemeni man named Salim Ahmed Hamdan was captured near the Pakistan border and turned over to US forces in Afghanistan. After confessing to being Osama bin Laden’s driver, Hamdan was transferred to Guantánamo Bay and designated for trial before a special military tribunal.The Pentagon assigned a young military defense lawyer, Lieutenant Commander Charles ... En savoir plus

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In November 2001, a thirty-one-year-old Yemeni man named Salim Ahmed Hamdan was captured near the Pakistan border and turned over to US forces in Afghanistan. After confessing to being Osama bin Laden’s driver, Hamdan was transferred to Guantánamo Bay and designated for trial before a special military tribunal.The Pentagon assigned a young military defense lawyer, Lieutenant Commander Charles
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The Most Dangerous Branch

Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution

par David A. Kaplan ...

Lu par Dan Woren ...

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16 heure 35 min

In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before ... En savoir plus

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In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before
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Beyond the Verdict: Navigating the Appeals Process to Fight for Justice

par S Williams ...

Lu par Digital Voice Alistair G ...

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2 heure 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a
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Saving Nine

The Fight Against the Left's Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty

par Mike Lee ...

Lu par James Edward Thomas ...

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6 heure 45 min

In this national bestseller, discover how the left’s partisan push to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices has fully migrated from the fringes into the mainstream of Democratic politics.It wasn’t long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and ... En savoir plus

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In this national bestseller, discover how the left’s partisan push to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices has fully migrated from the fringes into the mainstream of Democratic politics.It wasn’t long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and
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SCOTUS: Police Can Swab for DNA Upon Arrest

par PBS NewsHour ...

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5 min

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers can take DNA samples without a warrant from people they arrest for serious crimes without violating the Fourth Amendment. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Gwen Ifill to help clarify the details of the ruling and how the justices were split on the decision. ... En savoir plus

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In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers can take DNA samples without a warrant from people they arrest for serious crimes without violating the Fourth Amendment. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Gwen Ifill to help clarify the details of the ruling and how the justices were split on the decision.
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Justice O'Connor's Legacy

par PBS NewsHour ...

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13 min

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor resigned from the U.S. Supreme Court Friday after a 24-year term. Law analysts discuss her legacy and the view of O'Connor as the "swing" vote. ... En savoir plus

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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor resigned from the U.S. Supreme Court Friday after a 24-year term. Law analysts discuss her legacy and the view of O'Connor as the "swing" vote.
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Medical Marijuana

par PBS NewsHour ...

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14 min

Gwen Ifill, PBS NewsHour, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana, June 6, 2005, with Jan Crawford Greenburg of the Chicago Tribune. ... En savoir plus

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Gwen Ifill, PBS NewsHour, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana, June 6, 2005, with Jan Crawford Greenburg of the Chicago Tribune.
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History of the Supreme Court

par Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Lu par Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Collections series Learn25: History
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10 heure 8 min

What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted ... En savoir plus

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What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted
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Interview with Sandra Day O'Connor

par PBS NewsHour ...

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9 min

Judy Woodruff speaks to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor about her efforts to improve literacy for students, judicial elections and today's court. ... En savoir plus

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Judy Woodruff speaks to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor about her efforts to improve literacy for students, judicial elections and today's court.
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SCOTUS Hears GPS Tracking Case

par PBS NewsHour ...

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5 min

Can the government track a suspect using a GPS device without a warrant? That question was at the center of a high-profile case before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Judy Woodruff discusses the oral arguments in the case with the National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle. ... En savoir plus

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Can the government track a suspect using a GPS device without a warrant? That question was at the center of a high-profile case before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Judy Woodruff discusses the oral arguments in the case with the National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle.
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In Two Minds

Shocking true stories of murder, justice and recovery from a forensic psychiatrist

par Dr Sohom Das ...

Lu par Dr Sohom Das ...

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10 heure 24 min

Shocking, eye-opening and grimly fascinating, these are the true stories, patients and cases that have characterised a career spent treating mentally disordered offenders.Listen to the end of the audiobook for an exclusive bonus chapter, written and read by the author.As a forensic psychiatrist, it's Dr Das's job to treat and rehabilitate what the tabloids might call the 'criminally insane', many ... En savoir plus

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Shocking, eye-opening and grimly fascinating, these are the true stories, patients and cases that have characterised a career spent treating mentally disordered offenders.Listen to the end of the audiobook for an exclusive bonus chapter, written and read by the author.As a forensic psychiatrist, it's Dr Das's job to treat and rehabilitate what the tabloids might call the 'criminally insane', many
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Radical Enfranchisement in the Jury Room and Public Life

par Sonali Chakravarti ...

Lu par Auto-narrated ...

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5 heure 9 min

Juries have been at the center of some of the most emotionally charged moments of political life. At the same time, their capacity for legitimate decision making has been under scrutiny, because of events like the acquittal of George Zimmerman by a Florida jury for the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the decisions of several grand juries not to indict police officers for the killing of unarmed ... En savoir plus

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Juries have been at the center of some of the most emotionally charged moments of political life. At the same time, their capacity for legitimate decision making has been under scrutiny, because of events like the acquittal of George Zimmerman by a Florida jury for the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the decisions of several grand juries not to indict police officers for the killing of unarmed
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In Harm’s Way

The memoir of a child protection lawyer from the most secretive court in England and Wales – the Family Court

par Teresa Thornhill ...

Lu par Emma Spurgin Hussey ...

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9 heure 26 min

‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ – Louise AllenWhen the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children?Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court.What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care?Or to represent a young mother whose ... En savoir plus

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‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ – Louise AllenWhen the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children?Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court.What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care?Or to represent a young mother whose
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The Agenda

How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America

par Ian Millhiser ...

Lu par David H. Lawrence XVII ...

Collections series Columbia Global Reports
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3 heure 42 min

From 2011, when Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, until the present, Congress enacted hardly any major legislation outside of the tax law President Trump signed in 2017. In the same period, the Supreme Court dismantled much of America's campaign finance law, severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, permitted states to opt-out of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid ... En savoir plus

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From 2011, when Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, until the present, Congress enacted hardly any major legislation outside of the tax law President Trump signed in 2017. In the same period, the Supreme Court dismantled much of America's campaign finance law, severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, permitted states to opt-out of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid
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SCOTUS Discussions January 2006

par PBS NewsHour ...

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14 min

Right to Die RulingRay Suarez reports on the national impact of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld an Oregon state law, which authorizes doctor-assisted suicide. Suarez discusses today's ruling with Marcia Coyle, Washington bureau chief and Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal. Then, Suarez speaks with Kathryn Tucker, director of legal affairs for Compassion and ... En savoir plus

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Right to Die RulingRay Suarez reports on the national impact of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld an Oregon state law, which authorizes doctor-assisted suicide. Suarez discusses today's ruling with Marcia Coyle, Washington bureau chief and Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal. Then, Suarez speaks with Kathryn Tucker, director of legal affairs for Compassion and
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SCOTUS weighs religion, discrimination, dignity in Colorado wedding cake case

par PBS NewsHour ...

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4 min

One of the Supreme Court's biggest cases this term probes whether the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker override the rights of a couple who were refused a wedding cake because they are gay. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins John Yang to go over the court arguments and how the justices responded. ... En savoir plus

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One of the Supreme Court's biggest cases this term probes whether the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker override the rights of a couple who were refused a wedding cake because they are gay. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins John Yang to go over the court arguments and how the justices responded.
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Edge of Doubt, The

The Trial of Nancy Smith and Joseph Allen

par David Miraldi ...

Lu par Randy McCarten ...

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13 heure 24 min

In the tight-knit community of Lorain, Ohio, a whirlwind of horror swept through as unsettling allegations surfaced - a trusted bus driver and her alleged companion accused of shattering the innocence of preschoolers in the respected Head Start program. The verdict? Life-long prison sentences that would cast a shadow over a community, and initiate an untiring quest for truth.'The Edge of Doubt' is ... En savoir plus

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In the tight-knit community of Lorain, Ohio, a whirlwind of horror swept through as unsettling allegations surfaced - a trusted bus driver and her alleged companion accused of shattering the innocence of preschoolers in the respected Head Start program. The verdict? Life-long prison sentences that would cast a shadow over a community, and initiate an untiring quest for truth.'The Edge of Doubt' is
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The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics

par Stephen Breyer ...

Lu par Jim Seybert ...

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1 heures 52 min

A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view, the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “politicians in robes”?their ostensibly neutral judicial philosophies mere camouflage for conservative or liberal convictions. Stephen Breyer, drawing upon his experience as a ... En savoir plus

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A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view, the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “politicians in robes”?their ostensibly neutral judicial philosophies mere camouflage for conservative or liberal convictions. Stephen Breyer, drawing upon his experience as a
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Shortlisted

Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court

par Renee Knake Jefferson, Hannah Brenner Johnson ...

Lu par Kitty Hendrix ...

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8 heure 11 min

The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the ... En savoir plus

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The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the
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