The Double Jeopardy Debate: McElrath v. Georgia and Its Constitutional Implications
In the realm of criminal justice, McElrath v. Georgia (2023) poses a critical question regarding the Double Jeopardy Clause, a safeguard enshrined in the Fifth Amendment. In 2017, Damien McElrath faced a legal quandary, initially set to be declared guilty of felony murder but ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity for malice murder. The Georgia Supreme Court's characterization of these verdicts as "repugnant" raised the specter of a retrial, challenging the sanctity of acquittals. This article contends that McElrath's acquittal should stand, emphasizing the core principle of double jeopardy and highlighting the potential erosion of jury authority.
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New York Times Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft Could Redefine AI's Use of Copyrighted Content
The New York Times (NYT) case against OpenAI and Microsoft has raised many discussions regarding copyright infringements against AI that most people would be shocked to hear. Within this case, the Times claims that OpenAI and Microsoft have unpermittedly copied millions of their articles to train their language models.
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Constitutional Freedoms in the Age of Technology
The Constitution is written for the people, ensuring that government corruption and tyranny don't restrict individual freedoms. Several amendments were written to keep power in check, the most crucial being the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Interestingly, recent advancements in technology have made both the federal government and the average person reevaluate whether or not the right to speak your mind as protected by the Constitution needs an update.
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