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Uber Taps Former Advocates to Conduct ‘Independent’ Sexual Harassment Review
So far, there’s little convincing evidence that Uber’s “independent review” of sexual harassment claims won’t take Uber’s best-interests into mind.
Can Airbnb’s New Fixes Prevent Racism?
Airbnb just released a new set of rules to fight racial profiling on its platform.
Eric Holder Now Says Edward Snowden Performed 'Public Service' in Leaking Documents
When he was attorney general, Holder wasn't a fan of the NSA leaker. Now that he's out of government, he's saying something he could never have said back then.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, former attorney general Eric Holder says Edward Snowdon performed a "public service," airstrikes kill at least 23 in Syria, Cincinnati Zoo defends its decision to kill an endangered gorilla, and more.
While US Attorney General, Eric Holder Used Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Birth Name as His Official Email Address
In order to combat spam and avoid being inundated with correspondence from the public, Holder used the name Lew Alcindor for his Justice Department email address.
Clinton and Sanders Say They Would Jail Wall Street Bankers — But It May Be Too Late
White-collar crime has become a major campaign issue, but statutes of limitations on the prosecution of executives involved in the 2008 financial crisis are running out.
What America's Creeping Criminal Justice Reform Looks Like From the Inside
Criminal justice reform in the US has prompted the early release of thousands of people imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes. Robert Booker, however, was not among them.
Former US Attorney General Eric Holder Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Holder will now stump with the former secretary of state as she campaigns in the three weeks leading up to the start of the primary season, and he could help Clinton secure her edge with black voters in the early state of South Carolina.
How Christopher Young's 14-Year Plea Deal for Drug Crimes Turned Into Life in Prison
Christopher Young knew he had to serve time for his drug crimes, but he believed a 14-year plea deal was too harsh — so he went to trial. Instead of 14 years, mandatory-sentencing laws and a zealous prosecutor resulted in Young being put away for life.
Is the Government Pursuit of Wall Street Criminals Too Little Too Late?
The five-year statute of limitations on criminal charges stemming from the financial crisis is long past, and it's unclear if the new initative will translate to more corporate accountability.
Watch the Trailer for the VICE on HBO Special Report on America's Criminal Justice System
The VICE special will offer an in-depth look into crime and punishment in the United States, and will follow all of the key elements of the country's sprawling justice system.