As I read about the incident involving the teens who were wrongly accused of wearing blackface at an elite Catholic school, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration and disbelief. These boys, identified as A.H. and H.H., were expelled from the school for a photo that was taken three years prior to the incident coming to light. The photo, which showed the boys with what appeared to be blackface, was actually a result of them using an acne mask. It’s mind-boggling to me how the school administrators failed to conduct a proper investigation before taking such drastic measures against these young students.… Continue reading
I never thought I would see the day when a high-profile conviction like Harvey Weinstein’s would be overturned. The news of New York’s highest court overturning his 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges came as a shock, especially considering the foundational nature of this case in the #MeToo era. The decision was based on a crucial mistake made by the trial judge, allowing prosecutors to introduce witnesses and evidence not directly related to the charges against Weinstein.
Despite the overturning of his conviction, it’s important to note that Weinstein is not off the hook. He is still serving a 16-year prison sentence in California for a separate charge.… Continue reading
The Judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has dismissed some of the charges against Trump. The reason cited for this dismissal was the vague nature of the charges, specifically regarding the “violation of his oath of office.” The Judge, Scott McAfee, stated that the charges must be quashed due to a lack of specificity, opening the door for a potential reindictment if the charges can be made more specific. This decision does not exonerate Trump, as there are still many charges remaining in the indictment.
In my opinion, this ruling seems to be a reasonable one aimed at preventing an inarticulate charge from being overturned on appeal.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker