Innocents in Prison by james J. Treacy

Innocents In Prison? No Kidding, Judge Rakoff! By James J. Treacy IIn early April, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of Manhattan’s federal trial court spoke at the University of Southern California law school. His topic was “Why Innocent People Plead Guilty.”   Judge Rakoff has apparently long been aware that in the “sweet land of liberty” innocent people are systemically coerced into guilty pleas, via what can only be interpreted as widespread prosecutorial abuse. Yet these coerced plea bargains can only go through with a judge’s involvement.    In light of the American Bar Association standards for prosecutors, which say they have “the duty ... to seek justice, not merely to convict,” and its Model Code of Judicial Conduct, which calls for an “independent, impartial, and competent judiciary," Judge Rakoff’s words should be unsettling to every American. Read more >     GOP Civil War Book Discussed On Radio Show On April 27, Ed Hudgins was a guest on the Bob Zadek radio show. Ed was discussing his new book The Republican Party's Civil War: Will Freedom Win? You can listen to the radio show here.   The Atlas Society 1001 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 830 Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 374-1776 (202) 296-7263  Fax: (202) 296-0771 tas@atlassociety.org www.atlassociety.org               ATLAS SUMMIT 2014 Early bird rates end 5/18/2014

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