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Rules—odd, obscure and sometimes outrageous—from all corners of the criminal justice system.

The definition of “malice” in the Webster’s New World dictionary.
The Rules August 18, 2015
Why You Can’t Use Dictionaries in Court
The many shifting definitions of “malice” and “rape.”
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Proceedings for the trial of the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes at the Rhea County Courthouse on July 20, 1925.
The Rules August 14, 2015
A Sketch of Tom Brady, but No Photo?
Maintaining courtroom decorum the old-fashioned way.
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The Rules April 3, 2015
Prison Bling
Keep it simple, keep it religious.
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The Rules March 27, 2015
Can Weaves Be Dangerous?
The problem of race and hair behind bars.
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The Rules December 3, 2014
Why are Some Inmates in South Carolina Wearing Pink Jumpsuits?
Punishing the act of self-pleasure.
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