More on Karen McCarron’s Sentence

April 3, 2008bloggers, crime and punishment, McCarron, media coverage, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

The first accounts of the sentencing hearing were short on details. There are a few more out. I think they bear reading for a fuller picture of the atmosphere in the courtroom that day. Yesterday, the Peoria Journal-Star featured an article by Kevin Sempier titled “McCarron Shows Remorse“: PEKIN – Karen McCarron stood trembling in … Continue reading More on Karen McCarron’s Sentence →

Blogging Against Aversives – a little late

January 15, 2008bloggers, human rights, Our News & Commentary Blog, tortureStephen Drake

Mike Reynolds at uppity disability dot net has been the driving force behind the “blogging against aversives” campaign that began yesterday and is spilling into today. According to Mike, the Massachusetts legislature is hearing a number of bills aimed at curtailing the use of so-called “aversives” at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC). “Aversives” – for … Continue reading Blogging Against Aversives – a little late →