Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Editor: VOD readers may have noticed that we are publishing stories dealing with this PRISON NATION and POLICE STATE exclusively. This has been a necessary change from our previous coverage, which attempted to address a multitude of issues. On the … Continue reading →

National ‘Undisclosed” Podcast on Darrell Ewing’s case starts as re-trial hearings begin WED. MAY 19 at 9 a.m. State v. Ewing–Episode I of 4-part series UNDISCLOSED “The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking … Continue reading →

RELEASE THE INNOCENT, MEDICALLY FRAIL AND OVERSENTENCED! FRIDAY MAY 14, 2021 12 noon to 4 pm MICHIGAN STATE CAPITOL BLDG. 110 N. Capital Ave. Lansing, MI Speakers include: MICHIGAN EXONEREES Larry  Smith, Lacino Hamilton, Kenneth Nixon       Sponsored by … Continue reading →

Williams addresses illegal ‘Jim Crow’ convictions by non-unanimous juries, juveniles held for LWOP, excessive sentencing, obstacles to parole  Dismissed over 400 criminal cases pending under previous D.A. in first month in office Louisiana was one of only 2 states in … Continue reading →

Sentenced to LWOP at 17, Victor Polk wins re-sentencing to term of years Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s decision reflects “overwhelming majority of Michigan judges” (94%) striking down JLWOP sentences in re-hearings Family of victim forgives Polk at hearing, wishes him well … Continue reading →

International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racist Police Violence on People of African Descent in the United States: “The purpose of the Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racial Police Violence is to examine whether widespread and systematic racist violence in … Continue reading →

As Detroit awaited verdict in George Floyd murder trial, DPD killed 2 men with alleged mental health issues April 19 and April 20 DPD Chief James Craig conducted ‘scare’ campaign anticipating violent protests, attacked  U.S. Reps. Maxine Waters, Rashida Tlaib … Continue reading →

Editor: The first episode of “Philly D.A.” on PBS, aired on April 20, 2021,  was published on YouTube, so VOD is providing it here for our readers to watch. There are eight episodes, to be aired on coming Tuesdays at 9 … Continue reading →