Emma Whitford
Emma Whitford
Reporter based in Brooklyn, formerly @Gothamist.
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Reporter based in Brooklyn, formerly @Gothamist.
Boston’s top prosecutor says big changes are in the works; advocates plan to keep pushing.
Emma Whitford Feb 06, 2019
She is suing the Division of Human Rights for saying it’s not authorized to investigate her complaint.
Emma Whitford Jan 22, 2019
After the state cut funds for capital defense, there’s a growing wait list of people in jail without a lawyer.
Emma Whitford Oct 29, 2018
The office has criticized the NYPD for shielding officers’ misconduct histories, but it won’t share its own information on police dishonesty.
As Thursday's election approaches, confusion reigns.
Emma Whitford Sep 12, 2018
From policing to parole, this election could be pivotal for reform.
Emma Whitford Aug 28, 2018
Their attorneys say the new video-teleconferencing policy is exacerbating backlogs and prolonging detention.
Emma Whitford Jul 31, 2018
Advocates decry court's shift to using teleconferencing for hearings.
Emma Whitford Jun 27, 2018
As anticipated, district attorney finds no misconduct in raid that led to Yang Song’s fatal fall.
Surveillance video sheds some light on the police raid that killed Yang Song last year while, advocates say, the raids continue.
Her former partner assaulted her in her home. When the police arrived, she was arrested and he walked free.
Emma Whitford Feb 26, 2018