Injustice Out

Pat Lyon at the forge

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

Liberty of the (op)Press(ed) — The Zenger Trial

Got a real Zenger for you: (Sorry, couldn’t resist) I’d label this a timely column given the state of liberties taken with journalism lately. Such arguments, it seems, have always been in play. Originally published in the Gainesville Times, February 9, 1988, Prof. Alex Taylor shares the birth of a U.S. freedom. “It’s not libel…… Continue reading Liberty of the (op)Press(ed) — The Zenger Trial