The World and Everything In It 12.1.25 Legal Docket on reopening old sentences, Moneybeat on affordability, and Daniel Darling on the strength of conviction
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Dec 1, 2025 
David Bahnsen, a seasoned financial analyst and founder of The Bahnsen Group, delves into affordability issues, emphasizing the Federal Reserve's evolving policies on housing and economic pressures. He critiques proposals that could hinder price discovery through AI-driven pricing. Meanwhile, Daniel Darling, a contributor known for his insight into social action, highlights Rosa Parks' courageous act and its roots in Christian faith, showcasing how her conviction sparked a significant movement for change.
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Floodgates Worry From Court Reopening
- Chief Justice Roberts warned that broad reopening powers could flood courts with repetitive collateral attacks.
- The cases test whether judges can grant narrow relief without unleashing systemic appeals pressure.
Bronx Cartel Double Homicide Case
- Fernandez recounts a Bronx cartel double homicide that led to two consecutive life sentences.
- He now seeks compassionate release claiming unfair sentencing and even innocence decades later.
Defining 'Extraordinary And Compelling'
- The key question is what qualifies as "extraordinary and compelling" for compassionate release.
- Justices split on whether sentencing unfairness or actual innocence can justify reducing final sentences.
