“One day in prison is too much for an innocent man, It’s exhilarating. It’s a grateful day,” Hamilton said outside of court on Friday.
This past June the Supreme Court overturned mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole for minors on the grounds that it constituted “cruel and unusual punishment” under the 8th amendment. This comes on the heels of similar humanitarian rulings, such as getting rid of the death penalty for…
Reading about Ms. Shakur's experiences brought up feelings of pain and anger...Imagine being convicted for the murders of two people, one of them your best friend and you are innocent.
And after a fashion it became comfortable, perhaps too comfortable. A free creature simply adapted to the circumstances and ultimately the captivity.
By OcJim Who are the people responsible for the starvation of education in America and the heartless treatment of the vulnerable? We all have a role in this disgrace, but the biggest role can be laid at the feet of the rich -- most notably, Wall Street marauders, conservative…