
Douglas A. Berman
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Law professor @OhioStateLaw. Executive Director of @OSULawDEPC. Writer of Sentencing Law & Policy blog, Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform blog, member @CouncilonCJ
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Thanks to Marijuana Moment for including our research in this article. You can learn more about #marijuanareform and #taxes, including what local host communities have to say about potential tax revenue losses, here: bit.ly/3NlWrmo bit.ly/444MMJC





Appreciated the opportunity to share my thoughts on improving health outcomes behind bars and for those reentering society after incarceration in this illuminating new MLK50: Justice Through Journalism article! mlk50.com/2025/06/26/for… via MLK50: Justice Through Journalism


The latest episode of the Drugs on the Docket #podcast is an encore of DEPC's discussion with Bridget C.E. Dooling, Cat Packer (Drug Policy Alliance), Matt Lawrence (Emory Law) and Patricia Zettler (The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law) on the future of #marijuana #rescheduling. 🎙️Listen: go.osu.edu/drugsonthedock…

This is a dream come true for CJR activists, FBOP staff, federal prisoners, and their families! Director Billy Marshall and Deputy Director Josh Smith are truly reforming the FBOP, finally. 👏🏼👊🏼Right On Crime Attorney General Pamela Bondi Brett L. Tolman Prison Fellowship Jared Kushner Jessica Jackson


JFYI because folks are still sending me this: the context is that the cannabis caucus never had formal meetings. There was a cannabis working group run by outside advocates who have since left + by staff for Rep Earl Blumenauer, who retired last year. marijuanamoment.net/the-congressio…

Deeply honored to be awarded this endowed chair. I am very grateful to the pioneering Lillian E. Kraemer for her support of UChicago Law School and especially of our students who pursue public interest careers and pro bono endeavors.

Check out this important Council on Criminal Justice report on a critically important crime trend: gun theft.


Strong statement from For The People applauding Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Marshall for committing to fully implement the First Step Act. Partnership is essential to this bipartisan law’s success — and FTP is a critical leader in this effort. Read more👇 fortheppl.org/news-blog/ftp-…


Prosecutor led improvements to the criminal justice system makes us all safer. Great news out of Utah — and more to hopefully come soon! Right On Crime For The People

DEPC The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Prof. Doug Berman, a criminal sentencing expert, recently spoke with the The New York Times about the upcoming sentencing of Sean Combs. “How much of a win will really turn on how aggressive prosecutors are in their sentencing recommendations.” nytimes.com/2025/07/02/art…
