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Daily News Lesson August 02 2023

Missouri judge cites ‘actual innocence’ in overturning conviction of man imprisoned nearly 30 years
Understand how Lamar Johnson's conviction was overturned due to "actual innocence."
U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) at Central Islip Federal Courthouse
Daily News Lesson May 10 2023

Congressman George Santos charged with fraud + Newswrap 5/11/23 + Student video
Learn about charges facing on Congressman, as well as what happens next
Inmates make phone calls from their cell at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana
Daily News Lesson May 04 2023

Understanding high cost of staying in touch for incarcerated
Learn why costs of basic services for incarcerated people makes it harder to return to life outside jails and prisons
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Daily News Lesson April 18 2023

Crosley Green returns to prison after his release two years ago
Learn about a Florida man who has been sent back to prison after having spent years out due to an overturned conviction
Kansas City man charged for shooting Black teen who went to the wrong house
Daily News Lesson April 18 2023

Top lesson: 16-year-old Ralph Yarl shot + Newswrap 4/18/23 + Student Video
Take the time to discuss with your students why Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot for going to the wrong house
FILE PHOTO: Firearms Unknown as Biden considers legislation restricting "ghost guns\
Daily News Lesson March 14 2023

Top Lesson: Biden pushes for more gun background checks + News wrap 3/15/23 + Student video
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Daily News Lesson January 29 2023

Tyre Nichols’ death puts spotlight back on excessive police use of force
Discuss how a police killing in Memphis has led to increased criticism of police use of force
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Daily News Lesson December 13 2022

Jail treats inmates with substance abuse issues to break the cycle of recidivism
Learn about a program in one jail that seeks to break cycles of imprisonment by treating addiction
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Daily News Lesson October 27 2022

How one group is breaking the cycle of youth returning to prison
Searching for Justice series contains lessons to teach your students what happens AFTER people leave prison
U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris attend a meeting at the White House
Daily News Lesson October 06 2022

Biden pardons thousands for federal marijuana possession charges — and other news for October 7, 2022
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