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The 5 Most Powerful People in Mississippi’s Hinds County Justice System

Four judges and the top prosecutor decide the fate of thousands in Hinds County courts each year. Here are their backstories.

Jackson • 01.19.2024

Prosecutors in These States Can Review Sentences They Deem Extreme. Few Do.

Five states now allow prosecutors to seek shorter sentences in old cases. Louisiana shows why many DAs haven’t.

Feature • 10.31.2023

Battles Over ‘Progressive’ Prosecutors’ Decisions Heating Up

Conservatives target local elected officials in fights over marijuana, abortion and sentencing

Closing Argument • 08.19.2023

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