Peter Sabbagh

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• 7 The Scottsboro Boys

  Only once at the early part of the decision, does Justice Sutherland refer to the group as Negroes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on May 22, 2009

• 6 The Insanity Defense - Part 3: Loyalty, Truth and Justice in the Psychiatrist-Defendant Relationship?

  If a psychiatrist has been hired by the defense, should the psychiatrist say what the defense wants him to?

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Apr 23, 2009

• 5 Willie Francis: Twice Put In Jeopardy

  The executioner threw the switch, but Francis was not killed. The prison authorities unstrapped him and returned him to his cell.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Apr 09, 2009

• 4 The Insanity Defense - Part 2: Who Has The Defendant's Best Interests at Heart — Court, Psychiatrist, Or Attorney?

  In America we have a multi-layered system which may unfortunately translate into "you get what you pay for."

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Apr 07, 2009

• 3 The Insanity Defense - Part 1: Can Professions With Different Agendas Effectively Work Together?

  The prosecution will generally not hire a doctor who does not yield the results that they need to appose this defense.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Mar 30, 2009

• 2 South India Backwaters

  Walking without exchanging a word, accepting direction without hesitation, I am now in his world and my instincts allow me to continue.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Feb 18, 2009

• 1 The Bystander Effect and Online Social Networking

  The probability of help in the real world is inversely proportional to the number of people who could help. Does this also hold true online?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Peter Sabbagh — on Feb 04, 2009