A New Jersey marijuana advocate dubbed NJWeedmansays authorities "exaggerated big-time" in charging him with distributing pot from his restaurant and cannabis church. Read article here: High Times
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No Federal Charges in Ramarley Graham Case
On Tuesday, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office announced that it will not prosecute the NYPD officer who killed unarmed teen Ramarley Graham—almost four years to the day after he was slain by undercover officers who had chased him into his own apartment in the… Read article here: High Times
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Compares Drug Charges to Sex Crimes
The Kansas Supreme Court heard arguments this week between state and local officials as to whether or not the city of Wichita should be allowed to implement an ordinance passed in 2014 that decriminalizes marijuana possession. Read article here: High Times
Jeff Mizanskey Fears Dying in Jail Over Pot Charges
It has been nearly a month since one of the most infamous prisoners of the drug war, JeffMizanskey, learned that Missouri Governor Jay Nixon would not grant him a pardon. Read article here: High Times
Oregon Activists Call On Counties To Drop Pot Charges Now
Though new marijuana laws don't go into effect for several months, local Oregon officials cite overwhelming public opinion in favor of legalization in their effort to have counties drop charges for those whose cases are currently pending. High Times
Colorado Marijuana Dispensary Owner, 11 others Indicted on 71 Charges
DenverPost.comBy John Ingold A Colorado grand jury has indicted 12 people on allegations that they ran three medical-marijuana dispensaries as a front for an investment scam and an illegal marijuana-growing operation. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz