‘You Never Want to go to the Workhouse’
Activists launch a new campaign to close an infamous St. Louis jail.
Sylvia A. Harvey Jun 18, 2018
Illinois Prisoners Speak Out—and Then Lose a Cherished Debate Program
Debate coach Katrina Burlet says she was banned from state’s prisons after prisoners in her program argued for parole.
Michael Sainato Jun 11, 2018
A Flurry of Bills Followed Larry Nassar’s Conviction. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
Natasha Lennard May 25, 2018
‘You’re Breaking the Law As Soon as You Stop Walking’: How Colorado Cities Criminalize Homelessness
Bryce Covert Apr 02, 2018
Do Conviction Integrity Units Work?
Josie Duffy Rice Mar 22, 2018
Columbus Activists Turn Out to Support ‘Black Pride 4’ Protesters During Sentencing
Prince Shakur Mar 15, 2018
13-Year-Old Charged with First-Degree Murder in Oklahoma, Faces Life in Prison
Raven Rakia Feb 07, 2018
Ditching the Bondsman is Only Part of the Battle for Bail Reform
The five states that have done away with commercial bond outlets still struggle with inequity when it comes to cash bail.
Rebecca McCray Nov 22, 2017
Indianapolis Police Officers Will Not Be Criminally Charged for Shooting Unarmed Black Man
But the police chief recommends the officers’ dismissal
Larry Hannan Nov 09, 2017
Features: Sex-Shamed To Death
How Oklahoma Prosecutors Used Sex And Infidelity To Put A Woman On Death Row
Marc Bookman Oct 10, 2017
Federal monitors go where they’re not wanted: Juvenile Court
Memphis critic says Juvenile Court Judge’s resistance to reforms has ‘emasculated’ Department of Justice
Wendi C. Thomas Oct 05, 2017
Indiana man free after misconduct leads to his murder conviction being thrown out
Larry Hannan Oct 02, 2017
St. Louis Police Team Up with Media to Smear Black Lives Matter Protesters
Adam H. Johnson Sep 28, 2017
A Step Toward Justice: Facing Race and Fear in the Criminal Justice System
Vincent M. Southerland Sep 25, 2017
Ex-DA faces suspension after failing to disclose that cop planted evidence in murder case
Larry Hannan Sep 20, 2017
Judge throws out “satanic” murder convictions after new evidence suggests two men weren’t killers
Larry Hannan Sep 12, 2017
Indiana law that allows law enforcement to seize vehicles of people not convicted of crime unconstitutional
Larry Hannan Sep 01, 2017
Yet another example of the danger of relying on eyewitness testimony
Ohio man freed after another man confesses to crime
Former Indianapolis prosecutor will not be disciplined despite findings of misconduct
Larry Hannan Aug 23, 2017
Conviction overturned after prosecutor removed potential jurors due to race
Larry Hannan Aug 04, 2017
Oklahoma sheriff indicted for jail death
Carimah Townes Jul 31, 2017
Transportation rules in Dayton, Ohio are setting people up for jail time
Carimah Townes Jul 21, 2017