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Alabama Man Kills Himself in Drug Raid
by borden, September 09, 2012, 06:21pm
An Alabama man faced with deputies coming to take him in on drug charges shot himself instead last Sunday night. That's the 47th drug war death of the year.
10 Years to Life for Medical Marijuana
by borden, September 08, 2012, 10:08am
ReasonTV released this video a few weeks ago about the federal medical marijuana crackdown and the case of Aaron Sandusky, who is facing federal charges for operating a dispensary.
The Democratic Platform on Drugs
by borden, September 07, 2012, 04:26pm
Drug reformers won't find the Democratic platform's positions on drug policy very inspiring.
Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative Maintains Nine-Point Lead
by borden, September 07, 2012, 11:10am
The Colorado marijuana legalization initiatives continues to hold a nine-point lead in polls, but hasn't yet broken 50%.
Colombia, FARC Rebels Set Peace Talks
by borden, September 07, 2012, 11:03am
Is the world's longest-running insurgency coming to an end? The Colombian government and the leftist guerrillas of the FARC have announced their first peace talks in a decade, but that's just the first step.
Obama's Embarrassing Silence on Marijuana
by borden, September 06, 2012, 09:31amScott Morgan was featured on the front page of the Huffington Post this week, as part of the HuffPost Live "online Shadow Convention&qu
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives [FEATURE]
by borden, September 06, 2012, 09:28am
Here is our overview of initiatives headed to the ballot this November. Look for in-depth coverage of the candidates and parties, as well as action in individual states, during the coming weeks.
Drug War Chronicle Book Review: The Lebanese Connection
by borden, September 06, 2012, 09:16am
With The Lebanese Connection, global drug trade scholar Jonathan Marshall has made an important contribution to the literature -- not only of the drug trade, but also of the Middle East, terrorism, covert operations, and failed states.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, September 06, 2012, 09:13am
Los Angeles dispensaries got a reprieve last week -- or did they? The busts there continue, despite the ban on the ban. And there's more news from around the state and the country as well.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, September 05, 2012, 12:03pm
The Murray County, Georgia, scandal keeps unraveling, another prison guard goes down, and a pair of South Texas deputies are going away for awhile.
California Cops Kill Man, Seize Ecstasy Tablets
by borden, September 05, 2012, 11:59am
A young man sitting in a car with a pellet gun and 50 Ecstasy tablets in the wee hours of the night Sunday is dead after an encounter with police.
Danes Want Heroin Pills for Addicts
by borden, September 05, 2012, 11:56am
The Danish government could be providing heroin pills to addicts as early as next year under a proposal from the health minister.
Huffington Post Online "Shadow Convention" Taking On Drug War Today
by borden, September 04, 2012, 11:07amLong-time readers may remember summer 2000 events we participated in, "Shadow Conventions" held outside the Democratic and Republican conventions to draw attention to neglected issues inc
Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?
by borden, September 03, 2012, 11:02am
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Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?
by borden, September 03, 2012, 11:00am, (Issue #749)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.
The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs
by borden, September 02, 2012, 08:51pm
The Republican platform section on crime lays out the party's official positions, and while they stay "tough on crime," there are also some hints of evolving positions.
Montana's First Medical Marijuana Caregiver Dies in Prison
by borden, August 30, 2012, 04:00pm
Montana's first registered medical marijuana caregiver has died in federal prison after being sentenced to five years on federal drug charges stemming from the DEA raids of March 2011. Richard Flor was 68.
Caravan for Peace Heads to Washington [FEATURE]
by borden, August 29, 2012, 08:40pm
The Caravan for Peace led by Mexican activist Javier Sicilia is making waves as it heads across the country from California to Washington, DC. It has now generated more than 2,600 news articles.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, August 29, 2012, 07:48pm
The battle of Los Angeles continues, Arizona prosecutors don't like their medical marijuana law, and a bill is pre-filed in Kentucky. There's also lots more going on.
Book Review: Drugs, Insecurity, and Failed States: The Problems of Prohibition
by borden, August 29, 2012, 02:55pm
We review "Drugs, Insecurity, and Failed States: The Problems of Prohibition," a new book from the very establishment International Institute for Strategic Studies.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, August 29, 2012, 01:43pm
There's something funny going on in Georgia, the DEA is investigating missing drug evidence in West Virginia, more prison guards get in a trouble, and an Alabama cop gets caught with sticky fingers. Just another week of drug-related law enforcement corruption.
California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes
by borden, August 29, 2012, 01:37pm
A bill designed to reduce overdose deaths by preventing the prosecution on drug charges of victims or people who seek emergency aid for them has passed the California legislature and awaits the governor's signature.
Springfield, Missouri, Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, But...
by borden, August 29, 2012, 01:24pm
The city council in Springfield, Missouri reluctantly passed a marijuana decriminalization ordinance to avoid a citizen vote, but has plans to amend it.
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Polling Very Well
by borden, August 25, 2012, 08:07pm
A new Public Policy Polling survey has the Massachusetts medical marijuana initiative making a strong showing, well above 50%.
Alabama Narcs Kill One, Wound One
by borden, August 25, 2012, 04:20pm
A 21-year-old black man killed Wednesday by Alabama narcs is the 44th person to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations so far this year.
NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives
by borden, August 25, 2012, 04:16pm
Marijuana legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington state picked up regional NAACP endorsements this week as the most recent polls show them both leading, but by no means comfortably. Oregon's initiative also gained the civil rights group's support, earlier this month.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Initiative Makes Ballot
by borden, August 23, 2012, 08:44pm
Arkansas will be the first southern state where voters will have a chance to approve medical marijuana at the polls. An initiative there has qualified for the November ballot, state officials said Monday.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, August 23, 2012, 09:34am
The feds strike again in California, this time in Orange County, and meanwhile, the battle over the LA dispensary ban heats up. There's plenty more news, too.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, August 23, 2012, 09:29am
Drug prohibition-related police corruption never stops, and there are so many varieties of law enforcement misdoing...
Chronicle Book Review: The FARC
by borden, August 23, 2012, 09:25am
If you're interested in Colombia, coca and cocaine, and leftist guerrilla armies, we have a book for you.
New Jersey Good Samaritan Overdose Bill Passes
by borden, August 22, 2012, 11:51am
New Jersey will become the ninth state to enact a Good Samaritan drug overdose prevention law -- if Gov. Christie signs it into law.
No Warrant Needed for Illinois Drug Wiretaps [FEATURE]
by borden, August 20, 2012, 07:22pm
Illinois police now have the right to wiretap or record "drug suspects" without a warrant under a new state law. At the same time, they want to arrest you if you do that to them. Some folks are more equal than others.
Iowa City Man Killed in Undercover Drug Operation
by borden, August 20, 2012, 07:05pm
An Iowa City man was shot and killed by undercover members of a drug task force last Thursday after "an altercation ensued and shots were fired."
New Orleans Cop Indicted in Drug Raid Killing
by borden, August 20, 2012, 06:54pm
In a rare event, a police officer has actually been indicted for killing someone during a drug raid. What would be even more rare would be for him to actually be convicted.
US-Mexican Caravan for (Drug War) Peace Gets Underway [FEATURE]
by borden, August 18, 2012, 09:07am
Hoping to put a human face on the drug war's toll, a cross-border Caravan for Peace has begun its weeks-long, 27-city journey across the US.
Three More Drug War Deaths
by borden, August 16, 2012, 10:15pm
Three more people have died in drug war-related incidents in recent days, including a police officer.
Medical Marijuana Should Make Arkansas Ballot
by borden, August 16, 2012, 10:13pm
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act looks set to qualify for the ballot after proponents handed in three times as many signatures as they need to make it for the November election.
Now They're Trying to Ban... Kratom? [FEATURE]
by borden, August 08, 2012, 05:54pm
Kratom is a fairly innocuous organic substance that is useful in treating a number of conditions, but that doesn't mean people in power don't want to reflexively ban it. The fight is on in Pinellas County, Florida.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Petitions Handed In
by borden, August 08, 2012, 12:46pm
North Dakota could be voting on medical marijuana this fall. Initiative campaigners have handed in 150% of the signatures they need to qualify. Now, they have to wait and see if they have enough valid signatures.
New Hemp Bill Introduced in US Senate
by borden, August 08, 2012, 12:44pm
In a bipartisan effort, four US senators are cosponsoring a bill that would differentiate hemp from marijuana under the Controlled Substance Act.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, August 08, 2012, 12:40pm
It never stops, does it? Here's another seven bad apples.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, August 08, 2012, 12:30pm
The end of dispensaries in LA looms, more threat letters in Colorado, and a medical marijuana initiative in North Dakota!? That's just some of the news.
Olympic Athlete's Expulsion for Marijuana Raises Questions
by borden, August 07, 2012, 02:20pm
The expulsion of American Olympic judo competitor Nick Delpopolo from the Games after he tested positive for marijuana is raising questions about why pot is on the list of substances banned for athletes in the first place.
Arizona SWAT Team Kills Man in Drug Raid Shootout
by borden, August 07, 2012, 01:59pm
A kick-the-door-down SWAT team drug raid was met with gunfire at a Phoenix house early Thursday. One man was killed, making him the 39th to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations so far this year.
Springfield (Missouri) Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Certified
by borden, August 07, 2012, 01:21pm
Springfield, Missouri, voters will have a chance to vote for marijuana decriminalization in November -- if the city council doesn't approve it first -- after an initiative there qualified Thursday.
Police Kill Miami Man in Marijuana Grow House Shootout
by borden, August 07, 2012, 01:16pm
A Miami man is dead after police said he opened fire on them as they investigated a possible marijuana grow house. Still no word if it actually was a marijuana grow house, though.
Bipartisan Bill to Fight Overdoses Filed in Congress
by borden, August 07, 2012, 01:11pm
A couple of dozen House members have introduced a bill aimed at reducing the steadily climbing toll from drug overdoses, most of them from prescription opioid pain relievers, by providing federal support for state and local prevention and education programs, including expanded use of naloxone.
Vermont Farmer Crushes 7 Police Cars with Tractor over Pot Arrest
from World News Daily, August 06, 2012
A man rolled his 15 ton tractor over seven police vehicles -- five marked police cruisers, an unmarked car and a transport van -- in retaliation for a marijuana possession and resisting arrest bust.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, August 01, 2012, 05:58pm
What!? No DEA raids? Not this week, but the federal crackdown on dispensaries continues, and cities and localities in medical marijuana states continue to grapple with the issues around it.
Handcuffed Marijuana Offender Shot, Killed in Police Car
by borden, August 01, 2012, 05:52pm
Police say a young Mississippi man shot himself while cuffed with his hands behind his back in the back sear of a police car with a gun they missed while searching him after arresting him for marijuana. His mother isn't buying it.
Lebanon Hash Eradication Hits New Obstacle
by borden, August 01, 2012, 05:48pm
Lebanon's annual effort to wipe out hashish production is having a particularly rocky time this year. On Tuesday, eradicators were stuck without bulldozers after locals refused to rent to them. At least no one was shooting at them this week.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, August 01, 2012, 05:28pm
A crank-dealing sheriff cops a plea, an LA narc gets a case of sticky fingers, an Arkansas narc develops a fondness for dope, and a North Carolina parole officer gets caught forcing his parolees to supply him with dope.
DOJ to Sentencing Commission: Fewer Prisoners, Please
by borden, August 01, 2012, 05:25pm
The Justice Department is signaling it wants a smaller federal prison population because we can't afford our mass incarceration binge anymore, but it doesn't want to talk about the drug war.
Woman Walks After Prosecutorial Perfidy in Tucson [FEATURE]
by borden, August 01, 2012, 02:33pm
Aurora Lopez-Avila is back home in Mexico. A mother of three, she struggles daily to rebuild a shattered life that once hung in the balance -- after sitting for more than two years in a Tucson, Arizona, federal jail facing charges that she attempted to transport 10 kilos of cocaine across the Arizona-Mexico border on December 8, 2009.
Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Lawsuit Moving
by borden, July 30, 2012, 02:43pm
Ten years after the Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis filed a petition to remove marijuana from Schedule I and one year after the DEA rejected that petition, a federal appeals court is set to hear the evidence.
"You Can't Stop AIDS Without Ending the Drug War" [FEATURE]
by borden, July 29, 2012, 11:47am
The International AIDS Conference in Washington this week saw foreign drug users and sex workers excluded even amidst a rising clamor for ending the drug war to help stop the spread of disease.
Colombia Coca Cultivation Ticks Upward
by borden, July 27, 2012, 01:17pm
Coca production in Colombia ticked upward last year after four straight years of declines, the UNODC said in a new report. It's still way down from its peak, though.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, July 25, 2012, 05:30pm
Harborside fights for its life, LA bans dispensaries, and Oregon transplant hospitals are lightening up on medical marijuana patients. Those are the big stories this week, but there's plenty more, too.
Two More US Drug War Killings
by borden, July 25, 2012, 04:21pm
One man is dead after swallowing drugs and being hit with a stun gun in Indianapolis as he tried to flee an arrest. Another is dead in Massachusetts after he was shot trying to flee an arrest in his car.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, July 25, 2012, 03:33pm
Bad cop, no donut for a Miami sergeant, two more TSA screeners cop pleas in LA, and a Phoenix cop couldn't keep his paws off the evidence room goodies.
Washington Marijuana Initiative Has Good Week
by borden, July 24, 2012, 07:42pm
Washington state's I-502 marijuana legalization initiative did well in polling this week and even better in fundraising. This thing could win, and it has the money to help make that happen.
Lebanon Hash Farmers Attack Eradicators
by borden, July 24, 2012, 07:38pm
It's almost time for the hash harvest in Lebanon, and farmers are taking up arms to protect their cash crop from eradicators.
Marijuana Authors Talk at Oaksterdam [FEATURE]
by borden, July 24, 2012, 07:31pm
There was some interesting and well-informed discussion at Oaksterdam University Saturday night as the authors of four recent books on marijuana sat down to talk and think out loud.
Oakland to President Obama: Change Your Ways! [FEATURE]
by borden, July 24, 2012, 03:48pm
In one of the largest medical marijuana demonstrations in years, as many as a thousand people came out in Oakland Monday to let President Obama know he needs to end the federal crackdown on dispensaries.
Live Video from Oakland Demo
by borden, July 23, 2012, 03:58pm
Live video feed from the Oakland "Save Harborside" medical marijuana protest.
Belize Ponders Marijuana Decriminalization
by borden, July 21, 2012, 07:42pm
The English speaking Central American nation of Belize has undertaken a review of whether to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Montana Marijuana Initiative Comes Up Short
by borden, July 21, 2012, 07:38pm
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in Montana has failed to gather enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, but voters in Big Sky County will still have the chance to vote on medical marijuana.
Rally Monday at Obama Fundraiser in Oakland, Demand End to Federal Attacks on Medical Marijuana
by borden, July 20, 2012, 04:38pmMEDIA ADVISORY
Did You Know? "Stops" by New York City Police in 2011, on DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, July 18, 2012, 07:52pm, (Issue #743)
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org -- check them out!
Book Review: "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know"
by borden, July 13, 2012, 04:15pm
Four academic specialists on drug policy have come together to pen "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know." It's a pretty handy primer.
Pelosi Suggests Movement Post-Election on Medical Marijuana
by borden, July 11, 2012, 11:10pm
Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she may be open to making changes in federal law surrounding medical marijuana. That's her strongest statement yet on the issue.
Feds Target California's Highest Profile Dispensary
by borden, July 11, 2012, 10:47pm
Federal prosecutors have targeted Harborside Health Center, California's iconic largest dispensary, with an asset forfeiture action. But Harborside isn't just going to roll over and play dead.
Chronicle Book Review Essay: Summer Marijuana Reads
by borden, July 11, 2012, 10:41pm
We review three books on various aspects of marijuana culture. There's some pretty good stuff there, too.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, July 11, 2012, 04:26pm
Last week's middle of the week holiday made things fairly quiet on the medical marijuana front, but it looks like Massachusetts voters will have a chance to join the ranks of the medical marijuana states in November, and other efforts are underway in some surprising places.
Narc Scandal Front and Center in Florida Sheriff Race [FEATURE]
by borden, July 11, 2012, 02:26pm
Scandal in the Pinellas County, Florida, Sheriff's Office over its efforts to bust indoor marijuana growers is providing plenty of fodder for the sheriff's challengers this campaign season.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, July 11, 2012, 01:40pm
A former Missouri sheriff heads to federal prison, a former Kansas City cop is headed there, too, and a former South Carolina deputy is looking at drug charges.
Obama Signs Synthetic Drug Ban Bill
by borden, July 10, 2012, 08:52pm
"Bath salts" and "fake weed" are now banned on federal law after President Obama signed into law the FDA safety bill to which the bans were attached.
Did You Know? Facts About Switzerland's Heroin Maintenance Programs, on DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, July 09, 2012, 10:22pm
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org -- check them out!
Did You Know? Facts About Switzerland's Heroin Maintenance Programs, on DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, July 09, 2012, 10:22pm, (Issue #742)
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org -- check them out!
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Makes Ballot
by borden, July 09, 2012, 10:07pm
It looks like Massachusetts has a good shot at becoming the 18th medical marijuana state. An initiative there has qualified for the ballot.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Signatures Handed In
by borden, July 09, 2012, 10:05pm
Arkansas proponents for a medical marijuana initiative met a critical deadline last week, but still have thousands of signatures to gather if they're going to make the November ballot.
Singapore to Relax Death Penalty for Some Drug Traffickers
by borden, July 09, 2012, 10:02pm
Hard-line Singapore has announced it is modifying its mandatory death sentence for drug traffickers. It's just a small change, but it may save a few lives, and serve as a signal for other drug death penalty states.
Drug War Snapshot: Ocean City, Maryland
by borden, July 09, 2012, 09:58pm
The police in Ocean City, Maryland, are on a mission to maximize marijuana arrests, and they're doing quite well at it. Factor that in to your vacation plans.
Drug War Snapshot: Nueces County, Texas
by borden, July 09, 2012, 09:54pm
In Corpus Christi, police have been arresting a thousand people a year on drug charges. That's the single largest reason people make it to felony court in Nueces County.
Drug War Snapshot: Volusia County, Florida
by borden, July 09, 2012, 09:50pm
The criminal justice system in Volusia County, Florida, is running largely on the drug war if last Friday's jail bookings are any indication.
Oregon Marijuana Initiative Hands in Final Signatures
by borden, July 09, 2012, 09:47pm
Oregon's OCTA marijuana legalization initiative has handed in a final 57,000 signatures. It needs 32,000 of them to be valid to make the November ballot. But election officials invalidated almost half of earlier signatures, so it's still nail-biting time for proponents.
Georgia Puts Welfare Drug Testing on Hold
by borden, July 09, 2012, 09:05pm
Georgia's governor was quick to sign a welfare drug testing bill into law, but now he wants to wait for a legal challenge to a similar law in Florida before implementing that law that was supposed to go into effect July 1.
Mexico President-Elect Wants Drug Legalization Talks
by borden, July 05, 2012, 10:30am
Mexico's next president has joined the ever growing chorus of Latin American leaders calling for a serious discussion of drug legalization, even as he announced he would continue to fight the drug war in Mexico.
Mexico's Drug War Version 2.0 [FEATURE]
by borden, July 05, 2012, 10:13am
Mexico's president-elect is going to rejigger the way the country prosecutes its war on the drug cartels, but no radical changes are apparent.
Puerto Rico Narcotics Officer Killed in Ambush
by borden, July 05, 2012, 09:40am
A Puerto Rican narcotics officer becomes the year's 29th drug war fatality after being ambushed in his vehicle Tuesday night.
Did You Know? Federal Expenditures on the Drug War, from DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, July 05, 2012, 09:26am
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org -- check them out!
Did You Know? Federal Expenditures on the Drug War, from DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, July 05, 2012, 09:26am, (Issue #741)
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org -- check them out!
Did You Know? Portugal's Decriminalization Record, on DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, June 27, 2012, 07:29pm
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org, and we encourage you to check it out.
Did You Know? Portugal's Decriminalization Record, on DrugWarFacts.org
by borden, June 27, 2012, 07:29pm, (Issue #740)
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org, and we encourage you to check it out.
Medical Marijuana Update
by borden, June 27, 2012, 07:25pm
The feds continue to play hardball in California and local elected officials across the state are grappling with the issues. Meanwhile, Vermont moves ahead on dispensaries while New Hampshire's medical marijuana bill can't overcome a gubernatorial veto, and that's not all.
Chicago Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
by borden, June 27, 2012, 03:04pm
Following the lead of some of its suburbs, Chicago has decriminalized the possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana for adults.
New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Veto Stands
by borden, June 27, 2012, 03:00pm
An effort to override Gov. John Lynch's veto of a medical marijuana bill succeeded in the House but fell short in the Senate.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
by borden, June 27, 2012, 12:04pm
A scandal that keeps on giving in Florida, a pair of bad apple deputies in LA get their just rewards, a crooked NYPD cop gets his, too, and much, much more.
New Jersey Assembly Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
by borden, June 26, 2012, 07:31pm
A decriminalization bill has passed the New Jersey Assembly, but faces an uphill battle to overcome a veto threat from Gov. Christie.
NYPD Sued Over Stop and Frisk Marijuana Arrests
by borden, June 26, 2012, 04:26pm
NYPD refuses to stop charging people with misdemeanor marijuana possession after stopping and frisking them and forcing them to empty their pockets so they can be charged with "public possession," so now the Legal Aid Society is suing to make them knock it off.
