All of the data in this post is from the CIA’s World Factbook.
Category: Law and Politics
Medical Professionals Kill Many Americans
In 2013, John James released a report called A New Evidence Based Estimate of Patient Harms. James estimated that between 210,000 and 440,000 Americans die as a result of harm done to them during hospitalization.
Alabama Injustice
Kahron Davis was arrested and charged with murder in 2007.
Mass Shootings Around the World
After writing about mass shootings in America, I wanted to see how America’s mass shooting problem compares with that of other nations.
Mass Shootings in America
Several factors make it difficult to get a handle on the number and frequency of mass shootings in America. Mass shootings that occurred before the advent of the Internet are difficult to track. Also, different researchers use different definitions of what constitutes a mass shooting.
Perjury Explained
Perjured testimony must be given under oath. The testimony can be oral or written.
Special Counsel Explained
The current guidelines regarding special counsels are contained in 28 CFR Section 600. CFR stands for Code of Federal Rules. The Code of Federal Rules is a list of rules established by the different agencies and departments of the federal government. The federal rules aren’t laws.
Immunity Explained
Transactional immunity is commonly known as total immunity. When someone gets transactional immunity, they cannot be prosecuted for the crime in question or a related crime.
Leaks Explained
There are two types of leaks. Under 18 U.S. Code Section 798, the leaking of classified information is a criminal offense. The leaking of unclassified information is not against the law.
Executive Privilege Explained
Executive privilege is raised when the president wants to protect information from disclosure.