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Sentencing Law and Policy
Why exactly has former Gov. Spitzer avoided criminal prosecution for his many crimes?
Main June 2, 2009Why exactly has former Gov. Spitzer avoided criminal prosecution for his many crimes?As detailed in local coverage here and here, the last sentencing for those prosecuted for…
The Right Coast
Is it wrong to pay for sex?Mike Rappaport
I would have loved to see the debate on this question. An all star cast of personalities!
Podiatry Malpractice Blog
Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)
Dr. Dave Dai Quang Pham, a St. Louis podiatrist, is accused of trying to exchange prescription drugs for sex. The St. Francois County Prosecutor charged 49-year-old Dr. Pham with possession of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Shaming and scaring johns into becoming average joes”
Main February 26, 2009"Shaming and scaring johns into becoming average joes"The title of this post is the headline of this interesting article in today's Los Angeles Times. The sub-title of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Six-month federal sentence for Elliot Spitzer’s “hooker booker”
Main January 30, 2009Six-month federal sentence for Elliot Spitzer's "hooker booker"Local news stories here and here report on the sentencing of a young woman involved in booking hook ups for…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Updates on drug policy and crime-related state initiatives
Main November 5, 2008Updates on drug policy and crime-related state initiativesThis news report from Join Together provides an effective review of all the drug policy state initiatives that were considered…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Another notable criminal justice ballot proposition to watch in San Francisco
Main November 2, 2008Another notable criminal justice ballot proposition to watch in San FranciscoThis New York Times article, headlined "San Francisco’s Prostitutes Support a Proposition," provides a thoughtful review of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Sex in the (host) city
Main August 22, 2008Sex in the (host) cityThis story from ABC News captures one of many reasons why I am often so troubled that so many politicians are so eager…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Legal News – LexBlogosphere: 7/31/08
By Rob La Gatta
Lots of news to highlight on this final day of July, with another batch of 10 posts that today have the honored distinction of ringing in the new month. From…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Iranian Woman Sentenced to Death for Forced Prostitution
Via Equality Now:Women's Action 29.2: Iran: Kobra Najjar Faces Imminent Execution by Stoning for Prostitution Equality Now is urgently concerned about Kobra Najjar, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by…