For 60 years, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) has ensured that defendants who cannot afford to retain an attorney receive professional legal counsel by providing funding for court-appointed counsel in federal cases.... Read more »
Carlos Fernandez, 12, was shot to death in his apartment in the Houston area on March 4, 2024. His mom’s ex-boyfriend Terry Rivera, inset, is wanted for murder. Carlos’ uncle Delfino Gonzales... Read more »
Main image: Christopher Wright, Inset right: Trevor Taylor. (GoFundMe; Anne Arundel County Police Department) A Maryland man has been convicted for killing a father of three who was beaten to death in... Read more »
Political wrangling may impede bill on new federal car safety standards aimed at protecting children
Advocates are worried about the fate of new auto safety standards tucked inside Congress’ $1 trillion infrastructure bill, including one for vehicle seats. It was prompted by a years-long CBS News investigation... Read more »