Author: A. Benjamin Mannes

Prosecuting The Police: How Rogue District Attorneys Enjoy Both ‘Discretion’ And ‘Immunity’

Experts say a national wave of progressive prosecutors have been pursuing law enforcement officers with little probable cause which may be a violation of their civil rights. In 2015, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged six members of the Baltimore City Police Department in the death of Freddie Gray, a suspect who died in custody …

Israel Is Not Alone With Parliamentary Upheaval

In late June, Israel’s parliament voted to dissolve itself, triggering the country’s fifth election in just three years. This forced Yair Lapid into the role of interim prime minister as yet another legislative election is scheduled for November 1. Polls indicate an uphill battle for Lapid as he is set to face off with the …

Raid On Mar-A-Lago Tells Us All We Need To Know About The DOJ

Within the last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has undertaken two controversial actions and taken inaction on other notable cases, that point to the overt politicization of our nation’s top law enforcement agency. On the evening of August 7, the DOJ approved an unprecedented search warrant executed by the FBI to search former …

‘The Merchant Of Death’ For Griner And Whelan: Why The Russian Prisoner Swap Is A Risky Deal

In seeking the release of two Americans convicted of crimes in Russia, U.S. officials confirmed this week they’ve proposed a prisoner exchange for Viktor Bout, a notorious arms dealer nicknamed ‘The Merchant of Death.’ Why This Is A Bad Deal If current negotiations succeed, the U.S. will free a convicted arms smuggler who operated on …

The Lee Zeldin Attack And The Perils Of Bail Reform In America’s Democrat-Run Cities

How bipartisan strides made in the criminal justice movement are being hijacked by radical bail and police reform policies in the states and cities with skyrocketing violent crime rates, and how moderate and conservative politicians can help “right the ship” during this year’s midterm election cycle. In the last week, the suspects caught on video …

California Attorney General’s Office Targets CHP In Weaponized Prosecution

According to court records, California’s Attorney General is prosecuting 54 decorated Highway Patrolmen to cover up terminations, investigations, and overtime practices at the California Departments of Transportation and Highway Patrol. The National Association of Attorneys General defines the role of its members as chief legal officers of the states, to serve “as a representative of …

‘Where Lawlessness Reigns’: How A Weak On Crime D.A. Has Left A City At The Mercy Of Criminals

Last weekend three were killed and 11 injured in a Saturday-night gunfight on one of Philadelphia’s busiest nightlife streets. Now, the truth is no longer something that can be spun or ignored: Philadelphia is one of America’s most dangerous big cities. While many outside the area bemoan the recent rise in violent crime, it’s nothing …