Throughout history, legislators, nationwide, have passed laws to keep citizens safe. Some of those laws are sensible, appropriate and well-intentioned. Some are, shall we say, ‘unusual’ or, to be kind, outdated. Considering how difficult it has become for Congress or state legislatures to pass sensi
The death toll at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School stands at 17, all victims of a single gunman, who by all accounts is a deeply troubled young man. Despite multiple warnings to law enforcement officials, this young man slipped through the cracks in our…
For some time, Pope Francis has faced much criticism for not prioritizing the prevention of the sexual abuse of children. Now, he, himself, is at the center of cover-ups. In regards to supporting the victims of clerical sexual abuse, it “is a situation which the…
Last week, on his visit to Chile, Pope Francis accused sex abuse victims of slandering a bishop that they claim had protected a pedophile priest. In 2015, the Pope appointed Juan Barros as bishop of Osorno, Chile despite allegations that Barros protected Fr. Fernando Karadima,…
Larry Nassar, the doctor accused of abusing more than 100 women and girls, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison. More than 80 victims testified against Nassar, describing the impact of being assaulted by him. Nassar admitted molesting athletes during treatment when he…
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., America’s champion of racial justice and equality. This man endured harassment, threats, beatings, even bombings, but it never stopped is fight for justice and equality. Dr. King not only “had a dream”…
Immigrants fighting deportation can be detained indefinitely while trying to defend their rights to remain in the U.S. While many eventually win their case, others give up because they cannot endure the hardship of being locked up. Today, I read an article written by a…
Most of us have strong personal opinions on how to best shape or migrate through the American sociopolitical landscape. These days, injustice seems to have run amok. Yet, seldom is an opinion asked of or consideration given to the victims of injustice; the ones most…
While working on the release of my third novel in early 2018, I had a casual interview with 8Grand Publications. Drama of the Law: Top Legal Thriller Novels by 8Grand Publications There is an endless list of legal thriller novels. Which ones are the best? As Mark Bello…
Christmas lights flickering, candles glowing, the smell of freshly baked cookies, and carolers singing. Some people may even be roasting chestnuts on an open fire. These are hallmarks of the holiday season. Yet, with all the excitement, people often forget about putting safety first. Between…
Attorney/Author Mark Bello was profiled this week in the Detroit Legal News. Bello is looking forward to discussing and signing his two novels “A Betrayal of Faith” and “A Betrayal of Justice” – both featuring lawyer Zachary Blake – at Aunt Agatha’s Holiday Open House…
Nursing homes in Arkansas have been flagged for significant medication errors at a rate triple the national average over the past decade, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And, that is only counting the errors made public. Most medication…