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by Limus Woods
African-American Comedian Dave Chappelle did a standup special once called “Killin’ Them Softly”. In it, there is a part where he jokes about police and how they would act if they shot him or knocked him out by mistake. He said that, to cover it up, the...
Third and final in a series on the Mexican Drug War
By Joe Chivers
In previous articles, I’ve covered the history of the Mexican Drug War from its origins until now, so what’s next? It’s a question that’s been pondered by many, from the Mexican people in their own desperate...
By Joe Chivers
When we talk about drug decriminalization, the first drug that comes to mind is marijuana, but how does decriminalization affect intravenous drug users (IDUs)? IDUs are largely regarded by the public as the lowest form of drug user, a junkie, who scatters used needles haphazardly in their...
On August 30, 2016 President Obama commuted Rudy Martinez's life sentence! We reached out to Rudy, and his clemency attorney Mark Osler, for their responses. Rudy, understandably, was still in disbelief:
I'm still in a fucking daze...
This is not over, not by a long shot. There is much work to...
Second in a series on the Mexican Drug War
By Joe Chivers
One of the reasons I was so specifically intrigued to write about the Mexican Drug War is because I feel it is a war that is vastly misunderstood. In most news reports, all you will get is a litany...
Kevin Ott, 53, is serving a sentence of life without parole for a drug conviction. In April, 2016, Drug War Stories wrote to Kevin and requested a response to a questionnaire. Kevin's responses were received on May 2, 2016. Selections from his response are contained below. Some responses discussing...
18 U.S. Code § 924
(c)(1)(A) Except to the extent that a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by this subsection or by any other provision of law, any person who, during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (including a crime of violence or...
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South Carolina police shot a man to pieces over $100 worth of pot then lied about it
He ended up losing his gallbladder and parts of his bowel, colon and rectum. The bullets also damaged his liver, small intestine and pancreas. His lung partially collapsed. His left leg was broken. One of his vertebrae was partially destroyed; two others were fractured. He’ll never walk again or be able to have kids of his own. He’ll also need to use a colostomy bag for the rest of his life.
The Mexican Drug War – Part III
Third and final in a series on the Mexican Drug War
By Joe Chivers
In previous...
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by Nancy Crist
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Portuguese Decriminalization of Drugs Part II
Second in a series on the Decriminalization of Drugs in Portugal
By Joe Chivers
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