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June 24, 2020

New America: The case for a different form of reparations.

David Mills
June 24, 2020

Update, November 2020: I have compiled these articles into a book called New America: The case for a different form of reparations. All proceeds will be donated to East Cleveland schools or a similar cause.

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This is my take on race in America and how we can move forward after the killing of George Floyd.

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[click on image to see the essay]

Newer PostJimmy Dimora was likely convicted of lawful conduct. He requests review from the full federal court of appeals.
Older PostThe Jimmy Dimora Oral Argument
  • February 2021
    • Feb 8, 2021 Jimmy Dimora requests Supreme Court hear case and overturn convictions Feb 8, 2021
  • October 2020
    • Oct 18, 2020 Jimmy Dimora was likely convicted of lawful conduct. He requests review from the full federal court of appeals. Oct 18, 2020
  • June 2020
    • Jun 24, 2020 New America: The case for a different form of reparations. Jun 24, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 18, 2020 The Jimmy Dimora Oral Argument Apr 18, 2020
  • October 2019
    • Oct 24, 2019 Are former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s convictions and 28-year sentence legitimate? And what are “official acts” under McDonnell v. United States? Oct 24, 2019
  • April 2017
    • Apr 24, 2017 Justices Sotomayor and Ginsburg dissent from denial of review by Supreme Court in "waistband" police shooting case Apr 24, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 23, 2017 If you are jailed but haven't been convicted of a crime, do you have greater constitutional protections against mistreatment than a convict does? Mar 23, 2017
    • Mar 8, 2017 Can a court consider extrinsic evidence of a contract's "date of execution" when that date appears on the contract? And can the U.S. Supreme Court even consider such questions of state law? Mar 8, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 24, 2017 When the Supreme Court interprets a Congressional statute, that precedent has "special force" in light of later Congressional action in that field. Feb 24, 2017
    • Feb 20, 2017 Multi-million-dollar-fraud sentencing: How can you seek a reasonable sentence when the sentencing range will be driven by the high loss amount? Feb 20, 2017
    • Feb 18, 2017 Audio of oral argument: Responding to a judge who is aggressively asking questions... Feb 18, 2017
    • Feb 16, 2017 Consecutive versus concurrent sentencing in federal court--and a reversal by an appellate court where the distinction wasn't clear. Feb 16, 2017
    • Feb 15, 2017 The circuit split on Coram Nobis: Is it available to someone who was wrongfully convicted, served the sentence, and is not under any civil disabilities arising from the conviction? Feb 15, 2017
    • Feb 14, 2017 When new facts in a second lawsuit overcome the defense of res judicata (claim preclusion). Feb 14, 2017
    • Feb 13, 2017 Should Iqbal Be Overturned? Feb 13, 2017
    • Feb 12, 2017 Do you have a "vehicle" problem for Supreme Court review when the court below did not address a separate issue that could also bar you from relief? Probably not... Feb 12, 2017
    • Feb 11, 2017 The circuit split regarding Freeman v. United States: Can a criminal defendant seek a lower sentence under a retroactive sentencing amendment if that defendant entered a binding plea agreement? Feb 11, 2017
    • Feb 10, 2017 When a federal appeals court rules in your favor and remands for further proceedings, can the district court stop those proceedings while the other side seeks review in the U.S. Supreme Court? Feb 10, 2017
    • Feb 9, 2017 Staying the Mandate of an Appellate Court While Seeking Certiorari (Translation: stopping the appellate court judgment from going into effect while trying to go to the U.S. Supreme Court) Feb 9, 2017
    • Feb 8, 2017 What is "standing"? What is "Article III Standing"? How is that different from the "real party in interest" under Rule 17? Feb 8, 2017
    • Feb 6, 2017 Police shootings, "reaching for waistbands," summary judgment, and the right to a jury trial. Feb 6, 2017
    • Feb 5, 2017 How to Write a Good Reply Brief Feb 5, 2017
    • Feb 4, 2017 How to Write a Good Opening Brief Feb 4, 2017
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