The Supreme Court of the United States held that knowingly or intentionally causing bodily injury or death by failing to take action—that is, by omission—uses physical force for purposes of the elements clause of § 924(c).
Background
Salvatore Delligatti was an associate of the Genovese crime family …
by David Kim
At United States border crossings, Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) wants to photograph every vehicle occupant, from drivers to back-seat passengers, using real-time facial recognition to match images with travel documents. A recent federal notice details this plan, which is reportedly intended to enhance security …
The Supreme Court of the United States held that courts may not apply the “moment-of-threat” doctrine when evaluating the reasonableness of police officers’ use of deadly force involving claims of excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment because the doctrine improperly narrows the requisite inquiry into the “totality …
Georgia has joined a growing number of states that prohibit the execution of people with intellectual disabilities after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law on May 12, 2025, establishing clearer legal protections for such defendants in capital cases.
Nearly Impossible Standard Eliminated
For decades, Georgia …
by David Kim
Travelers entering the United States are facing intensifying scrutiny—not just of their luggage but of their smartphones, laptops, and other digital devices—as border agents increasingly conduct warrantless searches, sometimes copying personal data for further analysis. Civil liberties groups and legal experts argue these practices erode …
by David Kim
From the earliest forms of human communication, deception has been an inescapable part of social interaction. People lie—frequently and for countless reasons. Studies indicate that the average person tells at least two lies per day, and in a typical 10-minute conversation, 60% of individuals will …
by David Kim
In 2024, 147 prisoners were exonerated for crimes they did not commit, an alarming number that underscores both the resilience of those wrongfully convicted and the systemic failures that led to their imprisonment. The National Registry of Exonerations (“Registry”) documented these cases in its annual …
by David Kim
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old convicted double murderer, became the first prisoner in the United States to be executed by firing squad in 15 years on Friday, March 7, 2025. Sigmon, who was sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of his ex-girlfriend’s parents, chose the …
by David Kim
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (“EFF”) has announced Rayhunter, an open-source tool designed to detect cell-site simulators (“CSS”), devices often used by law enforcement and others to covertly track mobile phones. Running on an affordable mobile hotspot, Rayhunter seeks to empower activists, journalists, and everyday users …
by David Kim
In a Louisiana courtroom last September, attorney Scott Greene stood before those in attendance and issued a stark warning: The video they were about to see would unsettle them. Recorded in 1993 as part of a murder investigation, the grainy footage captured forensic dentist Dr. …
