Oded Oren

Jul 12, 2024 | timesunion.com | Richard Painter |Oded Oren

In an era where distrust in the judiciary and rampant disinformation challenge the very fabric of democracy, the September sentencing in President Donald Trump’s hush money case presents not just a high-profile legal battle but a litmus test for judicial transparency. Any eventual sentence will undoubtedly lead Trump supporters to decry the sentence as politically biased. And a lenient sentence could be seen as evidence of the judiciary buckling under pressure.

Feb 9, 2024 | timesunion.com | Oded Oren

As the Times Union reported in November, a recent report by Scrutinize and Reinvent Albany found that New York judges effectively decide whether or not to publish their decisions in criminal cases. The result? Only 6% of lower court criminal decisions are public. This situation is not only regrettable but also violates the law. And as a consequence, New Yorkers are left in the dark as to how their judges mete justice, uphold constitutional rights and combat racial disparities in the legal system.

Jan 29, 2024 | theguardian.com | Oded Oren

This is an unusual spin on a classic dish: a tartare made with lamb instead of beef. The egg yolk you might usually expect to see in a tartare is missing: instead, the amba – a pickled mango sauce – works as the binding agent, while also adding a lot of flavour. I recently started serving this with a grilled pitta in the restaurant and it’s had a great response. The pickled cucumber is a vital component, cutting through the rich meat and adding to the complexity of the dish.

Dec 13, 2023 | statecourtreport.org | Kyle C. Barry |Kathrina Szymborski Wolfkot |Oded Oren |Alexa Askari

Courts should consider prison conditions and collateral consequences — not just prison time — when reviewing whether punishment is excessive under state constitutions. A version of this article first appeared in the Behind The Bench Newsletter, publication by the State Law Research Initiative about state supreme courts, constitutions, and how they shape criminal legal systems.

Jul 25, 2023 | statecourtreport.org | Oded Oren |Alexa Askari |Janet Hoeffel |Douglas Keith

This fall, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether state lawmakers can impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is accused of “misbehavior in office” for pursuing various criminal justice reform policies.