Anne Marie Schubert
Coverage of Anne Marie Schubert in the Nexus archive.
- California sued over policy that could free serial killers as Laci Peterson's friend sounds alarm
Victim families in California are suing a parole board policy that would recommend resentencing or clemency for convicts serving life without parole, including serial killers and mass shooters. Anne Marie Schubert of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation (CJLF) argued the Board exceeded its statutory authority by trying to rewrite sentencing laws. The lawsuit contends this new system violates Marsy's Law and compromises the finality of judgments for victims.
- How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability
A California law inspired by George Floyd's death transferred fatal police shooting investigations from local authorities to the state attorney general to ensure independence and speed. However, the attorney general's office has faced significant delays, with most investigations exceeding two years and some surpassing three years, leading to missed statute of limitations and no officer prosecutions or decertifications.