The Unraveling of a Star: An Analysis of the Homicides and Motives of Aaron Hernandez
Introduction: The Anatomy of a Downfall The case of Aaron Hernandez presents one of the most stark and disturbing paradoxes...
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The Convenient Death of Monty de la Cruz: A Critical Analysis of Murder, Scapegoating, and Justice in 13 Reasons Why
Introduction: The Unanswered Question and the Perfect Scapegoat The question of who killed Montgomery “Monty” de la Cruz in the...
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The Flawed Prescription: A Legal Scholar’s Journey Beyond Affirmative Action
For more than two decades, my life as a legal scholar was intertwined with the defense of affirmative action. I...
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The Racetrack and the Law: Why Affirmative Action Was Forged from the Failures of American Equality
Introduction: The Flaw in the 'Colorblind' Scale For much of my early career as a legal historian, my intellectual compass...
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Murder on His Mind: Inside the Labyrinth of Justice for YNW Melly
Introduction: The Paradox of an Unwritten Verdict In the volatile world of modern hip-hop, few ascents have been as rapid,...
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United States v. Harris: An Analysis of the Federal Case and Incarceration of a Reality Television Star
Executive Summary Mendeecees Harris, a prominent figure from the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York, was...
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The Judge’s Ledger: A Definitive Analysis of Michael Desiato’s Final Reckoning in ‘Your Honor’
Introduction: The Inevitable Gavel The final scene of Showtime's legal thriller Your Honor sees Judge Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston) willingly...
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The Unscripted Exit: Unpacking Michael Moriarty’s Departure from Law & Order
Michael Moriarty’s portrayal of Executive Assistant District Attorney Ben Stone on Law & Order from 1990 to 1994 was a...
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