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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules Life Without Parole Sentences For Those Under 21 Years Of Age Is Cruel And Unusual Punishment

In Commonwealth v. Mattis, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, in a split 4-3 vote, ruled that life without parole (LWOP) sentences for adults aged 18-20 violate the Constitution of Massachusetts.…

Federal Appeals Court Rules On Confrontation Clause, ‘Excited Utterance’ Exception To Hearsay

In United States v. Lundy, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that Federal Rule of Evidence 803(2), which provides an exception for an “excited utterance” to the rule against hearsay, applies even if there is testimony contradicting the existence of an excited utterance.

Fraternal Order Of Police Releases Report On Officer Shootings/Deaths In 2023

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) recently released a report on the number of police officers shot and/or killed in the line of duty in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, there have been 378 officers shot in the line of duty, while 46 of those were killed. A somber topic — to be sure — but one which serves as a sober reminder of the dangers law enforcement faces.