Prof. Alex Taylor’s retirement from law enforcement and professorial pursuits were, let’s say, atypical. Travel, outdoors and spending more time with grand kids, yes, but he was never idle where a juicy controversy hung ripe for picking. His first choice was literally close to home. Gainesville Georgia’s most famous resident is a General James G.…… Continue reading Alex Taylor Tuesday’s Legacy Edition: Part I
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Your Fascination with Lawyers
Is there a term for fascination with lawyers? Love them, hate them. Mostly the latter, it seems. It’s your fault, you know. Drama. You love a good drama, and there’s no better place for it than a courtroom. Heck, you love bad dramas too. Tiger King outed us all on that. As long as the…… Continue reading Your Fascination with Lawyers
Injustice Out
Forensic investigations are just as intriguing now as they were then. Clues, evidence, those missing puzzle pieces…. Combine it with life-changing (sometimes ending) drama, and it’s easy to see why. We love a good mystery. We also love righteous justice. Nothing sweeter. Conversely, there’s not much more bitter than the miscarriage of justice. Criminology Professor…… Continue reading Injustice Out