Rittenhouse acquitted; Kenosha schools go virtual
Schools around the courthouse have switched to virtual learning mode in anticipation of any unrest after the verdict.
6th Amendment
Mattoon IL school shooter waives jury trial
A 15-year-old boy accused of firing a gun and injuring a student in September has waived his right to a trial by jury.
Can the president put someone in jail?
We take a somewhat pointed look at the call Donald Trump made for a special prosecutor in the debate earlier this evening.
Fewer jury trials, more plea deals nowadays
More Americans waive their right to a trial by jury nowadays, resulting in a few unintended consequences of mandatory sentencing laws.
Gitmo detainees may be allowed to plead
The president considers allowing Gitmo detainees to plead guilty to capital crimes, which would protect top secret information from being revealed.