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Judges in Missouri Can Levy Death if Juries Deadlock. Some Say the Law Is Unconstitutional.

Missouri is one of two states where a judge can hand down death when juries cannot agree unanimously on a sentence.

St. Louis • 06.26.2025

These States Are Debating Castration for Sex Crimes. Experts Call It Cruel and Pointless.

Critics say there’s no evidence that castration prevents future sex offenses. Yet several states are weighing such measures.

Closing Argument • 06.21.2025

All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time

Intended to curb prison violence with promises of early release, the law is turning out as unbalanced as critics feared, with sentences extended at every turn.

Cleveland • 04.17.2025

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