Creaghan Harry

The judicial system often places significant trust in prosecutors, operating under the assumption that their charges are well-founded and thoroughly investigated. However, the case of United States v. Creaghan Harry reveals how this trust can sometimes be misplaced. On April 9, 2019, Creaghan Harry was arrested on allegations of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute through his telemedicine company’s payment practices. This statute, which governs financial arrangements in medical businesses involving government insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, does not extend to private insurance. The complex application of this statute has resulted in significant legal ambiguity, especially within emerging sectors such as telemedicine. Despite consistently maintaining his innocence, Harry has endured substantial legal and personal challenges. He provided access to his cellphone, attorney communications, and other exculpatory evidence, yet he remained in pretrial incarceration for over fiv...

Introduction Creaghan Harry, co-founder of Racial Justice Reform (RJR), is leading a groundbreaking initiative to tackle systemic racial biases within the U.S. legal system. Recognizing the inadequacies in the defense provided by public defenders and court-appointed attorneys, RJR has developed a suite of legal motion templates. These resources are designed to empower inmates, both state and federal, to assert their rights effectively and ensure fair representation. This article delves into the purpose, design, and impact of these motion templates, which aim to democratize access to legal advocacy. Addressing Legal Disparities Many defendants, especially from marginalized backgrounds, face an uphill battle in the legal system. Public defenders and court-appointed attorneys are often overburdened and under-resourced, which can compromise the quality of defense. Faced with these challenges, many defendants are left to navigate their cases with limited support. Racial Justice Reform’s mot...

  The "Tragic 10" outlines ten significant issues within the U.S. criminal justice system that contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately impact Black, Brown, and Latino communities. These issues are emblematic of systemic flaws that exacerbate racial disparities, often trapping marginalized individuals in cycles of poverty and imprisonment. Creaghan Harry, the co-founder of the Racial Justice Reform Movement (RJR), has committed to addressing these injustices through various channels, including lobbying the US Sentencing Commission, advocating for legislative changes at state and federal levels, and educating the public. The Legacy of Mass Incarceration Mass incarceration has emerged as a profound social crisis, particularly affecting minority communities. According to the NAACP, Black Americans are incarcerated at more than five times the rate of white Americans, while Hispanic Americans are incarcerated at a rate that is 1.3 times higher than that of whi...

Creaghan Harry, the founder and editor of the Racial Justice Reform (RJR) movement, has emerged as a leading voice in the fight against systemic racial and judicial inequities in America. Racial Justice Reform, known as the fastest-growing racial equity organization in the country, aims to address and rectify the injustices faced by marginalized communities, particularly the Black and Latino populations, within the criminal justice system. The Mission of Racial Justice Reform Racial Justice Reform's primary mission is to reform laws that disproportionately affect minorities, leading to excessive incarceration rates. The organization focuses on challenging mandatory minimums and sentence enhancements that result in disproportionately long sentences for non-violent offenses, particularly drug-related crimes. Such laws have perpetuated a cycle of poverty and fatherlessness, particularly within urban communities. CreaghanHarry has been vocal about the dangers of unchecked prosecu...