The symbol of Justice is traditionally Lady Justice blindfolded and holding a set of weighing scales dangling on her left hand, and a double-edged sword on her right. The scales depict the unbiased judgment in measuring the merits of the case and the opposition. The sword is the symbol of power of the decision of Justice over the case.
However, African-Americans, especially men, and other people of color have often been treated more harshly both as the accused and as victims in our American justice system,
Discuss the social justice and equity issues related to the treatment of Curtis Flowers from a criminal and civil law perspective. Review one or more of the videos and articles below for ideas. Your post must be 300 to 500 words.
Articles and Opinions
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-9572_k536.pdf
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/05/910061573/after-6-trials-prosecutors-drop-charges-against-curtis-flowers
After Twenty-Three Years, Mississippi Drops All Charges Against Curtis Flowers (americanbar.org)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/curtis-flowers-in-the-dark-60-minutes-2021-01-03/
Curtis Flowers to Receive $500,000 for Wrongful Imprisonment | Mississippi Center for Justice (mscenterforjustice.org)
Videos
News Wrap: Supreme Court throws out Curtis Flowers conviction, citing racial bias – Bing video
In Curtis Flowers case, race could be a matter of life or death – Bing video
Arguments at Curtis Flowers’ bail hearing – Bing video
Webinar: It’s Not Just Cops:How a Racist Prosecution Cost Curtis Flowers 23 Years – Bing video
Duke Law | Six Trials and 23 Years: Curtis Flowers Talks Justice with the Wilson Center – Bing video
