Raquel Nelson

No Prison for Jaywalking Mom, But She Wants a New Trial

We told you yesterday about the plight of Raquel Nelson, a suburban Atlanta woman who was convicted of charges connected to the death of her four-year-old son, who was killed last year by a drunk driver as they crossed a street. Nelson was found guilty...

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Mother Jaywalking Faces More Prison Time Than Man Who Ran Over Her Son

“Tough on crime” rhetoric – especially when it comes to perceived threats against our nation’s children – has been a political focal point in recent years. Local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies are often judged by...

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