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Alex Kelly of Darien, Conn.. on the day of his conviction on rape charges, June 12, 1997.69

Talk About Rushing to Judgment!

by William F. Torpey

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," the famous quotation from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," may very well apply today to the United States as our system of justice comes under widespread attack. Defendents are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. published 5 months ago

6 comments    justice constitution rights

Judge Lance Ito59

Jury System Could Use an Overhaul

by William F. Torpey

We should take a serious look at the way we select juries as well as the laws and guidelines we have developed pertaining to evidence. I think the Simpson trial showed the system is rife with rules and precedents that no longer serve us well. published 6 months ago

8 comments    law oj simpson innocent

Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr54

Where Is the Crisis?

by William F. Torpey

President Clinton had been in office five years when his political opponents instigated investigations against him for everything and anything. Although there was no credible evidence against him, TV commentators drummed up a phony "Crisis in the White House." published 3 months ago

2 comments    clinton constitution ethics

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