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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled non-unanimous jury convictions for life sentences are unconstitutional, but didnt order new trials for previous such convictions.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled non-unanimous jury convictions for life sentences are unconstitutional, but didnt order new trials for previous such convictions.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled non-unanimous jury convictions for life sentences are unconstitutional, but didnt order new trials for previous such convictions.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled non-unanimous jury convictions for life sentences are unconstitutional, but didnt order new trials for previous such convictions.

BATON ROUGE, La. - A House committee has approved changes that impacted a landmark sentencing law aimed at pulling Louisiana from the top of incarceration rates, but only after amending

State lawmakers say he’ll need to articulate clear priorities, make lots of noise, and rally lots of support.

A bill to allow 1,500 prisoners who faced non-unanimous juries a chance for parole or other relief failed in the Louisiana House Judiciary Committee.

A bill to allow 1,500 prisoners who faced non-unanimous juries a chance for parole or other relief failed in the Louisiana House Judiciary Committee.

Former judge Terry Lewis goes Incognito with historical novel | Book Review Claire Matturro © Provided Terry Lewis will be signing copies of "Incognito" on April 28, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hearth & Soul in Tallahassee. Tallahassee lawyer and former circuit court judge Terry Lewis puts his long-time fascination with American history to great use in his newest book, "Incognito" (Moonshine Cove Publishing, 2021). Lewis will be signing copies of the book on Wednesday at Floriopol...

The tale captures the tensions and conflicts of the time in compelling action and narrative. Lewis pulls his readers right into the story of young Will Harrell and the men and women in his world. Danger and intrigue are the daily stuff of Will’s world in Colonial times where one’s politics could easily get one killed.  While the story is filled with historical names readers will no doubt recognize such as Ben Franklin, John Dickinson, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock, the protagonist, Will H...