Kevin Allen has spent over ten years behind bars for selling $20 worth of marijuana. Despite a life sentence being reduced, he’s still serving 35 years for a nonviolent offense in a system that profits off cannabis while punishing its past users.
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Smell of Burnt Cannabis Isn’t Enough to Justify Vehicle Searches
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of burnt cannabis alone cannot justify warrantless vehicle searches. This ruling changes how police conduct cannabis-related traffic stops, reinforcing the legal rights of cannabis users in the state
Shadow Trade: True Crime in the Drug World
Despite legal weed, cartel-run smuggling operations continue to funnel millions in illegal cannabis across the U.S.-Mexico border. Law enforcement recently busted a $2M smuggling ring. Read more now
Diddy’s Empire Crumbles: Federal Charges, Sex Trafficking, and Drugs
The allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs expose a twisted underworld of drugs, sex trafficking, and power games that bring down an empire
Shadow Trade: True Crime in the Drug World
Internal theft is bleeding the cannabis industry dry. From vault heists to armed robberies coordinated by employees, dispensary workers are turning criminal in this high-stakes game. Here’s how it’s all going down. Read the full story now
Million-Dollar Weed Raid Nets Oakland Cop?
A million-dollar weed bust in California reveals an Oakland cop at the heart of the operation. But the real story? How California’s black market continues to thrive, with ties to organized crime and dangerous pesticides tainting the state’s legal and illegal weed