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Technicalities keep people in prison, says Northeastern professor in new book

Daniel Medwed’s new book reveals a framework of legal technicalities that keep people in prison—even after they can be reasonably proven not guilty—and suggests solutions to this widespread problem.

by Noah Lloyd September 19, 2022

A man stands outside an entrance to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump said in a lengthy statement that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and asserted that agents had broken open a safe. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Why federal prosecutors may be pressed for time in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, even during ‘very early stages’

News@Northeastern spoke with Daniel Medwed, university distinguished professor of law and criminal justice, about the latest developments in the Department of Justice’s probe into Donald Trump—and where the case could be headed next.

by Tanner Stening September 14, 2022

Rahsaan Hall waves to the crowd as he walks in a parade surrounded by supporters carrying signs bearing his name and carrying American flags

Northeastern law grad’s DA campaign aims to reclaim the ‘spirit of justice’

Rahsaan Hall, Northeastern’s School of Law alumnus and civil rights advocate, is running for Plymouth County district attorney this fall to bring change to the criminal justice system from within.

by Alena Kuzub September 1, 2022

Fenway Park, a baseball stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, was used as an early voting center ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images

Northeastern Votes Coalition wants you to get out and vote this election season

The Northeastern Votes Coalition that unites students, faculty and staff and promotes voter education and participation has some lofty goals for the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential election.

by Alena Kuzub August 29, 2022

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Northeastern law student’s essay on ‘kidfluencers,’ perils of social media wins American Bar Association contest

The essay by Amber Kolb addresses the potential harms of child stardom by exploring the lack of legal protections for toddlers and tweens online.

by Tanner Stening August 25, 2022

Student loan forgiveness a ‘meaningful gesture’ but move could drive up inflation, Northeastern economist predicts

President Biden announced this week that some student loan debt will be forgiven. While this is welcome news for borrowers, experts say it's the wrong move economically.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 25, 2022

Documents related to the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., are photographed Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart agreed to make public documents, including the warrant's cover sheet, the Justice Department's motion to seal the documents and the judge's order requiring them to be sealed. AP Photo/Jon Elswick

‘No grounds’ to unseal affidavit justifying raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, Northeastern law professor says

On Thursday, a federal judge magistrate said he’s inclined to at least partially unseal the affidavit used to justify the FBI’s Aug. 8 raid. A Northeastern law professor explains why it would be an unusual step.

by Tanner Stening August 19, 2022

A woman's Facebook messages were used in an abortion case. Here's why that's not surprising

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, activists speculated that personal data would be used to prosecute abortions. But experts say that this has always been a risk.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 18, 2022

People walk past the Criminal Courts building and District Attorneys office in Manhattan. Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images

Northeastern professor scores legal win in holding prosecutors accountable

Daniel Medwed is one of six law experts who, as part of a project called “Accountability New York,” published more than 20 complaints of misconduct against district attorneys in Queens.

by Jackson Cote - contributor August 8, 2022

Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russia. What will happen to her next?

The conviction and sentencing of the U.S. WNBA star and two-time Olympian, wrongfully detained in Russia, leaves fewer ‘unknowns’ for the ongoing diplomatic negotiations about her release, a Northeastern expert says.

by Alena Kuzub August 5, 2022

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