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A Georgia law prevented 87,000 people from voting last year. And it could have a big impact in 2020
October 28, 2019

A Georgia law prevented 87,000 people from voting last year. And it could have a big impact in 2020

Voter registration deadlines have long been a part of American elections, but an APM Reports investigation finds that they disenfranchised a surprising number of voters in 2018.

October 15, 2019

Alzheimer's research: The setup and setbacks

A select timeline of research, discovery, salesmanship and spending. Said Zaven Khachaturian, a former director of Alzheimer's research at the National Institute on Aging: 'Every major pharmaceutical company put money into the amyloid idea, and they all failed because the idea was flawed ... It became gradually an infallible belief system ... that's not very healthy for science when scientists ... accept an idea as infallible. That's when you run into problems.'

Noted North Carolina attorney to join Curtis Flowers' defense team
October 3, 2019

Noted North Carolina attorney to join Curtis Flowers' defense team

Henderson Hill, an experienced death penalty lawyer, will help defend the Mississippi man ahead of a possible seventh murder trial.

Curtis Flowers leaves Parchman prison, returns to county jail
September 23, 2019

Curtis Flowers leaves Parchman prison, returns to county jail

Three months after the Supreme Court reversed his conviction, Curtis Flowers is taken off death row to await a possible seventh trial.

Flowers' defense files motions for bail, dismissal
September 19, 2019

Flowers' defense files motions for bail, dismissal

New civil rights lawyer cites obscure law for bail request and prosecutor's "unseemly tactics" for dismissal.

As concerns rise over youth vaping, Juul quickly puts together an army of lobbyists
September 17, 2019

As concerns rise over youth vaping, Juul quickly puts together an army of lobbyists

With state and federal governments looking to restrict vaping, the nation's largest e-cigarette maker pushed back with a multimillion-dollar advocacy campaign.

Reverberations still felt after Mesabi's closure
August 23, 2019

Reverberations still felt after Mesabi's closure

• Legal settlement nears • Some former residents are in jail or charged with crimes • Whistleblower has no regrets • The state changes how it regulates juvenile facilities • Buhl can't find a buyer for the building KidsPeace left behind

Minnesota county sending at-risk kids to other states despite concerns about care
August 23, 2019

Minnesota county sending at-risk kids to other states despite concerns about care

With its preferred juvenile correctional facility closed, Hennepin County has increased out-of-state placements 42 percent and some kids are landing in places with troubled histories.

Clemmie Fleming becomes second major witness to recant in Curtis Flowers case
July 2, 2019

Clemmie Fleming becomes second major witness to recant in Curtis Flowers case

She says she felt pressured to testify against Curtis Flowers in all six trials.

Willie James Hemphill's long criminal record
July 2, 2019

Willie James Hemphill's long criminal record

During nearly 30 years of crimes, he's shown a quick temper, and a penchant for daytime robberies and violence against women.

Where was Willie James Hemphill on the morning of the Tardy murders?
July 2, 2019

Where was Willie James Hemphill on the morning of the Tardy murders?

His alibi didn't check out.

Curtis Flowers wins appeal at U.S. Supreme Court
June 21, 2019

Curtis Flowers wins appeal at U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reversed Curtis Flowers' 2010 conviction, ruling that prosecutors excluded African-Americans from the jury.

New Chicago mayor to end water shutoffs
May 21, 2019

New Chicago mayor to end water shutoffs

Following an APM Reports investigation of rising water rates, Lori Lightfoot says the city will no longer deprive people of "a basic human right."

Georgia governor signs law to slow 'use it or lose it' voter purges
April 11, 2019

Georgia governor signs law to slow 'use it or lose it' voter purges

After an APM Reports investigation on the removal of thousands of voters, Brian Kemp signed a reform bill that gives people who haven't voted in several elections more time before their registrations are canceled.

Flowers v. Mississippi: An annotated transcript of oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court
March 26, 2019

Flowers v. Mississippi: An annotated transcript of oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court

The full transcript of oral arguments in the Curtis Flowers case, with analysis, context and fact-checks from our team of reporters.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh may be key to freeing Curtis Flowers
March 20, 2019

Justice Brett Kavanaugh may be key to freeing Curtis Flowers

At oral arguments, questions from the Supreme Court's newest justice — and a possible swing vote — seemed to side with the Mississippi death row inmate's claim that he was the victim of racial discrimination in jury selection.

The fuzzy math in the state's case
March 19, 2019

The fuzzy math in the state's case

In a brief to the Supreme Court, the Mississippi Attorney General's office offers a misleading argument.

How might the Supreme Court rule in Flowers v. Mississippi?
March 19, 2019

How might the Supreme Court rule in Flowers v. Mississippi?

A discussion with Supreme Court observer Dan Epps.

For Curtis Flowers, a question of race
March 18, 2019

For Curtis Flowers, a question of race

An APM Reports analysis finds prosecutors asked African-Americans three times more questions than whites in jury selection.

The five jury strikes that could decide Curtis Flowers' fate
March 15, 2019

The five jury strikes that could decide Curtis Flowers' fate

Inside the 2010 jury selection at the heart of the Supreme Court case.

The Supreme Court cases that could free Curtis Flowers
March 14, 2019

The Supreme Court cases that could free Curtis Flowers

The outcome of Flowers v. Mississippi may hinge on how justices interpret a few key precedents designed to bring more fairness and equality to jury selection.

Flowers v. Mississippi: What to expect
March 13, 2019

Flowers v. Mississippi: What to expect

How the arguments in the Curtis Flowers case might play out before the Supreme Court.

Doug Evans running unopposed for reelection
March 5, 2019

Doug Evans running unopposed for reelection

The controversial Mississippi prosecutor will win another four-year term and could decide if Curtis Flowers faces a seventh trial.

How we did it: Inside our investigation of water rates in six cities around the Great Lakes
February 7, 2019

How we did it: Inside our investigation of water rates in six cities around the Great Lakes

It was a long, slow hunt for data with variables aplenty: gallons, cubic feet, billing and meter sizes.

Curtis Flowers' lawyers want answers from Doug Evans
December 12, 2018

Curtis Flowers' lawyers want answers from Doug Evans

In its latest filing, the defense team wants a chance to question the prosecutor under oath.

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