Rapper Accused of Killing Run-DMC Member Jam Master Jay Will Not Have Rap Lyrics Read at Trial A federal judge in New York City ruled earlier this week that rap lyrics performed by Karl Jordan Jr, aka “Yadi” or “Young Yadi,” will not be admissible at his trial because...
Ruling Could Have Massive Implications for Drivers in Illinois In an update to our previous blog about law enforcement’s ability to search a driver’s vehicle in cases in which officers claim to smell marijuana to effectuate a vehicle search, the Illinois Supreme Court...
New Guidance Commissioned in Wake of Memphis Man’s Death at Hands of Police The Department of Justice released a new guide meant to assist law enforcement agencies oversee and manage special units on the one-year anniversary of the death of Tyre Nicols, who was beaten...
Legislation to Authorize Independent Oversight Stalls in the Senate The Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) has faced mounting criticism after conditions have slowly deteriorated over decades, culminating in the federal government settling up a hotline for incarcerated...
In Contrast to Illinois Supreme Court, Utah Rules that Police Cannot Compel Suspect to Turn Over Password to Cell Phone In an update to our prior coverage of an Illinois State Supreme Court decision earlier this year, the Utah Supreme Court has reached the opposite...
