I am the lone juror who voted not guilty in the Etan Patz case. As the re-trial of Mr. Hernandez will commence next September, I am launching a series of blogs that offer my inside perspective on the original trial and deliberations.

It seems incontestable that Louisiana's criminal justice system is in a state of collapse. The state judiciary appears to be oblivious to violations of the constitutional rights of criminal defendants; prosecutors continue to violate the rights of accused with impunity, especially by suppressing exculpatory evidence; public defenders are so overwhelmed by huge caseloads they have refused to take new cases; and the state prisons have the highest incarceration rate in the nation.

"I think there are many gun laws that could make all of us safer, but realistically, I think we should just try to close the loophole in the existing background check law."

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Summer will be here before you know it, and with it comes new and old scams. As you consider possible escapes -- travel to exotic places; trips to the beach, the mountains or the golf course -- bear in mind that these diversions provide the perfect opportunity for con artists and identity thieves.

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Yes, the only true American hero of the 21st century, at least in his own mind, is in the news again.

After being refused several job opportunities because of his felony conviction White decided to apply for a pardon to highlight the plights a returning citizens encounter.

Consumer debt continues its rapid increase in the United States. A 2015 study by NerdWallet found that the average American household has over $15,000 in credit card debt and over $130,000 in total debt.