Nathan Johnson: Punished not for Pot, but for Insisting on a Trial
Nathan Johnson could have pled and gotten probation. He received 10 years on 2 felony counts, not for growing cannabis, but for insisting on going to trial.
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Tragic Loss: Tom McCain, Peachtree NORML activist
With deepest sadness, we announce the passing of Tom McCain, Peachtree NORML’s executive director emeritus and long-time board member. Tom suffered a heart attack on June 12th. He did not …
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Gwinnett DELAYS Vote to Reduce Harm of Cannabis Arrests
Gwinnett Commissioners failed to enact basic reforms on cannabis use. Constituents are encouraged to contact their commissioners to press for change.
Call to Action: Contact Gwinnett Commissioners
Tell your Gwinnett County Commissioners to vote FOR the cannabis harm reduction ordinance, reducing simple possession a civil fine rather than a criminal arrest.
A Case of Jury Nullification in Rural Georgia
Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia 10/31/2017 Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict of “Not Guilty” despite its belief that the defendant is guilty of the violation charged. The jury in effect nullifies a …
The Loss Of An Activist, The Passing of a Friend, James Bell
Awful News My friend Stephen Bradley called me on Friday, September 14th and asked if I was sitting down. I knew it couldn’t be good news, but when he told …
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