Not everyone thinks Brock Turner got off easily
One criminal defense attorney writes: "The culture of mass incarceration has warped our psyches into thinking that lengthy jail or prison terms are always the answer"
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Fmr. Yale basketball captain sues over sex case
Lawyers for Jack Montague say Yale wrongfully expelled him over a sexual assault allegation and claim university saw him as "ticket to restoring its tarnished reputation"
"No question" privilege a factor in ex-Stanford swimmer's sentence
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman says Brock Turner's six-month sentence is "shocking"
Brock Turner's supporters issue apologies over letters to judge
Judge in ex-Stanford swimmer's sexual assault case received at least 39 advocacy letters from 20-year-old's family, friends
CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the growing outrage over the Stanford sexual assault sentencing
CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the growing outrage over the Stanford sexual assault sentencing.
Backlash is growing against people who defended the actions of former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner. Turner was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.
Backlash is growing against people who defended the actions of former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner. Turner was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. One of Turner's high school counselors reportedly said Wednesday it was a mistake to write a letter of support for him during the trial. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman, who has prosecuted sex crimes and defended sexual assault suspects, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
Before Brock Turner was sentenced for assaulting an unconscious woman, he wrote to the judge pleading not to go to prison and apologizing for his actions. In the letter obtained by CBS News, Turner gives his view of that night
Before Brock Turner was sentenced for assaulting an unconscious woman, he wrote to the judge pleading not to go to prison and apologizing for his actions. In the letter obtained by CBS News, Turner gives his view of that night -- fails to take full responsibility for the assault. John Blackstone has more.
Docs: Brock Turner lied about drinking, doing drugs
Prosecutors say that although the ex-Stanford swimmer portrayed himself as an "inexperienced drinker and party goer," cell evidence shows otherwise
Ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner's full statement to court
Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, apologized to his victim but blamed his behavior on alcohol in the statement
Former Stanford swimmer expressed remorse over sexual assault
Brock Turner, who will serve a controversial six-month jail sentence, blamed partying for his behavior
What former Stanford swimmer said in court about sexual assault
Probation report obtained by CBS News reveals court statement by Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexually assaulting unconscious woman
Brock Turner began his six-month sentence Tuesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
Brock Turner began his six-month sentence Tuesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Meanwhile, over 300,000 people have signed a petition demanding the removal of the judge who handed down what many are calling a lenient sentence to the former Stanford swimmer. John Blackstone has more.
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In Stanford sex assault case, a tale of two letters
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Report: Exonerated football player cites "privilege" in Stanford sex assault case
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Student who helped stop Stanford sexual assault describes what he saw
Judge faces backlash after former swimming star Brock Turner is given six months in jail for assaulting an unconscious woman
Thousands push for judge in Stanford sex assault case to be removed
Judge who sentenced a former Stanford swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman is facing widespread backlash
Father's defense in Stanford sex case draws outrage
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Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder
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Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
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Atlanta water main break causes major disruptions, closures
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
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Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
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Vermont law requires "Big Oil" to pay for climate change damages
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Mediterranean diet associated with 23% reduction in mortality, study finds
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Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
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World War II veterans travel to France to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Rett Madison performs "Fortune Teller"
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Rett Madison performs "Flea Market"
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again
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Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday
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Study: Climate change killing summer oysters
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
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Idaho jury sentences Chad Daybell to death
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed at the late minute
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Two days after he was convicted of triple-murder, an Idaho jury on Saturday sentenced Chad Daybell to death in the 2019 killing of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the killings of the two youngest children of his now wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. In 2023, Vallow Daybell was also convicted in the murders of those two children and sentenced to life in prison.
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Party of Nelson Mandela loses its majority
The African National Congress party, once led by the late Nelson Mandela, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, when it helped bring about the end of apartheid.
Election in uncharted territory after Trump verdict
Former President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at his conviction in his New York "hush money" trial, making several false claims, while upside down flags, a symbol of protest adopted by the MAGA movement, were on display at Trump Tower. President Biden called Trump's remarks "reckless" and "dangerous." Natalie Brand reports from Washington.
Netanyahu: No cease-fire until objectives achieved
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday indicated that Israel would not agree to a cease-fire until certain conditions are met, including the return of all hostages and the elimination of Hamas' military and governing capabilities. This seemed to contradict President Biden's announcement Friday that Israel had extended a new cease-fire proposal. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.