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January 21, 2016
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An inmate in handcuffs prepares to walk out for a parole board hearing at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The
Washington Post)

Each week, In Theory takes on a big idea in the news and explores it from a range of
perspectives. This week we’re talking about the right to a fair trial. Need a primer? Catch
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John Pfaff is a professor of law at the Fordham University School of Law...