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Zimmerman's Decision Not Groundbreaking
Windsor County State's Attorney Patricia Zimmerman dropped a case that involved prosecuting a group charged with trespassing after having been denied entrance into bar because of the sexual orientation of their party.
Young arms of the law
Professor Micheal Mello gave a speech regarding the Fourth Amendment for High School students at the Youth for Justice Summit at Vermont Law School.
Yes, Ted Bundy Is Different
A letter to the editor concerning Michael Mello's involvement with death row convicts in Florida. The text focuses on Mello's unique coverage of serial killer Ted Bundy.
Working for Free: Lawyers finding death row work demanding
The article describes how when looking to defend a inmate on death row a lawyer could be working around 18 hours a day for three to four weeks. It also alludes to how important it is that these lawyers continue to do this work as 50% of death row…
Woodard Approves Student Bill of Rights: Ratification Vote Slated for March 28.
A newspaper article describing the Student Bill of Rights that President Woodard agreed upon with the Constitutional Revision Committee by Michael Mello.
Will He Testify?
A newspaper article dated to October 23rd 1995 where the author discuses a murder trail under way with Adan Corliss being charged with the murder of Jennifer Little. The main bulk of the article discuses the approach of the prosecution and the…
Wilder Grants Death Sentence Reversal
Governor L. Douglas Wilder commuted Joseph M. Giarratano's death sentence. Giarratano's sentence was reduced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole in 13 years.
White House Press Briefing
A newspaper article by Helen Marie McFalls of Mary Washington College about White House Press Briefing attended by Michael Mello.
What is a Radical?
An opinion piece in the Mary Washington College student newspaper about the misuse of the word "radical" when used to describe political activism. Argues that while student activism is often looked down upon, it is an important part of the…
What does it mean?
Michael Mello writes to the Editor defending Andy Hulcher. He believes that the Joint Council did not fairly penalize Andy for being a spectator while females were in his room because he did not invite them up there or have prior knowledge that they…
Westmoreland Controversy
A photograph of three of the four students involved in vandalism in Westmoreland Hall; Mitch Sproul, Peter Back, and John Bartenstein.
Westmoreland "4": Our Judicial System on Trial
Four college students on trial for vandalism and noise.
Westmoreland '4' Accuse Administration of Injustice
Four residents of Westmoreland Hall at Mary Washington College believe the College administration's handling of their discipline did not follow normal judicial procedures and is unfair.
Vt. Law Prof Aids Kaczynski Defense
Michael Mello, professor of law in Vermont, helped the attorneys representing the Unabomber. Coincidentally, one of the bombs sent by Kaczynski killed this same law professor's mentor, Judge Robert S. Vance of Birmingham, Alabama.
Vote "Yes" on the Bill of Rights
Michael Mello writes on Mary Washington College's Bill of Rights and the upcoming vote to ratify it.
Volunteer Lawyers Resource Center's budget eliminated
This newspaper was describing how volunteer lawyer programs are being shut down due to lack of funding. There are other programs besides CCR that are trying to help prisoners on death row be represented in court. There has also been a dramatic…
VLS Prof Doesn't Hide His Feelings
Vermont Law Professor Michael Mello, while teaching a seminar on capital punishment, could not hide his feelings regarding the O. J. Simpson court case verdict.
Verdict shocks Cops, Lawyers
A recent verdict has acquitted four Los Angeles police officers for using excessive force on a black motorist. This verdict has drawn a mixed reaction from local police and attorneys.
Verdict 'stuns' Vt. law professor
Michael Mello gives his thoughts on the jury’s verdict of the Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King, who were found innocent.