NYCLU, Actor Jeffrey Wright Launch Campaign to Reform New York's Broken Public Defense System
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 30, 2017
The New York Civil Liberties Union today released a video narrated by award-winning actor, activist and New Yorker Jeffrey Wright calling on Governor Cuomo and legislators to overhaul and properly fund the state's failing public defense system. New York state leaves responsibility for public defense to its counties, creating an underfunded, patchwork system in which poor New Yorkers accused of crimes often do not receive adequate legal representation, which the Constitution requires.
VIDEO: Paul Giamatti Talks New Film 'Parkland' on COLBERT
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 9, 2013
On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, the debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks 'Parkland.' Check out clips from the October 8th broadcast below!