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The Menendez brothers and their attorneys standing in court wearing suits and ties.

Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

TikTok ban delayed for third time. Why Northeastern experts aren’t surprised

by Cyrus Moulton

A woman embraces someone outside a courthouse as people and media gather around.

Karen Read trial ends with ‘mercy verdict,’ Northeastern law expert says

by Cyrus Moulton

A person places flowers at a growing memorial site on the steps of a public building, surrounded by colorful bouquets, American flags and tribute signs.

Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says

by Erin Kayata

A woman raises her arms in front of a colorful mural during a Juneteenth celebration.

Can Trump cancel Juneteenth? Northeastern law expert explains why the president can’t, but some states can

by Cyrus Moulton

People speak at podiums during a mayoral debate in New York City.

Is ranked choice voting a good electoral system? New York City could be a test case, experts say

by Cody Mello-Klein

Federal law enforcement shown in tactical gear.

Is Trump’s deployment of federal troops in California legal?

by Tanner Stening

Sadiq Khan walking through rows of cannabis plants.

London mayor supports decriminalizing cannabis, but is the US a ‘cautionary tale’ for drug reform?

by Patrick Daly

A large jet airplane stationary on the runway.

In accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, would Trump be violating the emoluments clause?

by Tanner Stening

The book "Between Medicine and Criminology" stands upright on outdoor stone steps.

New book from Northeastern professor looks at history of groundbreaking criminology study

by Erin Kayata

Exterior view of a courthouse illuminated at night.

Supreme Court set to rule on five big cases as term winds down over the next few weeks

by Tanner Stening

A police car with it's lights on at night.

Policing is about more than law enforcement, researcher says, it’s about who gets to be human

by Cody Mello-Klein