Hank has some thoughts on the news that several Italian scientists who were convicted of 29 counts manslaughter for making an "inadequate risk-assessment" before an earthquake.

In an engaging, insightful conversation, criminal justice reformer Nick Turner breaks down the ways the US criminal legal system perpetuates centuries-old racial and economic inequality. He joins TED current affairs curator Whitney...

Despite multibillion-dollar investments in cybersecurity, one of its root problems has been largely ignored: who are the people who write malicious code? Underworld investigator Misha Glenny profiles several convicted coders from around...

Hank has some thoughts on the news that several Italian scientists who were convicted of 29 counts manslaughter for making an "inadequate risk-assessment" before an earthquake.

You founded a company that manufactures meatless burgers that are sold in stores worldwide. But you've recently received awful news: three people in one city died after eating your burgers. A criminal has injected poison into your...

Mexico’s law is based on the Napoleonic Code, which means that a person is presumed guilty until proven innocent. In most criminal cases, trial is by judge, not jury. Civil cases and those involving major felonies are tried in federal...

One major vendor for cybersecurity certification is the McAfee Institute, for those interested in forensics, working for the federal govt or FBI.

The Panama Papers show how the world's most powerful people hide their money in offshore bank accounts to prevent paying taxes or suffering the consequences of government actions.

This video provides practical steps for individuals with criminal records to improve their chances during job interviews. It emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for past actions, highlighting positive changes and...

This video provides an overview of how having a criminal record can impact your job search. It explains the importance of understanding what information is included in a background check, how charges and convictions can affect your...

This video provides guidance on navigating the job application process with a criminal record. It emphasizes the importance of honesty, suggests strategies for addressing your record with potential employers, and highlights the Ban the...

In this series we are going to learn all about crime scene investigation. But we must first understand precisely what crimes are. What does it mean to say that someone has committed a crime? What are the types of crime that can be...

President Trump said the U.S. would 'flourish and be respected' under his leadership. (Scripps News)

Legal Consequences and Law

A lapping scheme is a form of accounting fraud whereby stolen or misappropriated cash is obscured by an employee who altes the accounts receivable.

Check kiting or cheque kiting is a form of check fraud, involving taking advantage of the float to make use of non-existent funds in a checking or other bank account. In this way, instead of being used as a negotiable instrument, checks...

This Video Explains Jury Votes Required for Find Guilt or Liability

Money laundering is the process of illegally concealing the origin of money, obtained from illicit activities such as drug trafficking, corruption, embezzlement or gambling, by converting it into a legitimate source. It is a crime in...

Racketeering is a type of organized crime in which the persons set up a coercive, fraudulent, extortionary, or otherwise illegal coordinated scheme or operation to repeatedly or consistently collect a profit.

The video provides an overview of the state court system in the United States, including the hierarchy of courts and their respective jurisdictions. It explains that almost every state has trial courts with subdivisions of limited...

This video provides an explanation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as SOX. The video discusses how the act addresses the ethical and potentially criminal activities of managers and directors of corporations as well as the...

The castle doctrine refers to an exception to the duty to retreat before using deadly self-defense if a party is in their own home.

In financial and legal usage, defalcation may involve misappropriation of funds by a person trusted with their charge; also, the act of misappropriation, or an instance thereof.

This Video Explains Contracts must have a Lawful Purpose