The Salem witch trials in 1692 resulted in the death of 20 men and women, imprisonment of others, and separation from their families. The trials were caused by accusations of witchcraft against three women, which escalated into a witch-hunting fever. The trials attracted wider attention, and leading figures of the day weighed in on the […]
Over 99% of criminal cases in Japan result in a conviction, with prosecutors having the power to decide whether someone should be charged. It is difficult to overturn a wrongful indictment, leading to false beliefs. Japan has banned public dancing after dark, has a no-smoking law, and has different rules for men and women when […]
Defendants in the US have the right to a jury trial, but may waive it due to costs, risks, or the option of a plea deal. Jury trials are expensive for both parties, and juries may base their verdict on irrelevant evidence. Plea deals offer a predetermined sentence and avoid the risk and expense of […]
The Nuremberg Trials were held in the aftermath of World War II to bring the main architects of the Nazi regime to justice. The trials were held in Nuremberg due to its symbolic value as a historic Nazi stronghold. The trials resulted in the sentencing of 12 leading members of the Nazi regime to death […]
Clinical trials specialists conduct research for pharmaceutical companies, universities, or medical companies. They need a science-related college degree, prior experience in clinical assistant jobs, and may require graduate school or medical school. They organize trials of new drugs and treatments, set timelines, and find volunteers. They need to have management experience, interpersonal skills, and a […]
