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Nation May 17

Authorities search for escapees after 10 break out of New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall

By Jack Brook, Jim Mustian, Sara Cline, Associated Press

World Mar 26

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy speaks with journalists outside a court building after a hearing to consider extending detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is in custody on espionage charges, in Moscow, Russia, March 26, 2024. Photo by Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters
Russia extends arrest of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail

The 32-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested in late March 2023 while on a reporting trip and has spent nearly a year behind bars. His arrest was extended until June 30.

By Associated Press

Politics Sep 12

Outside view of the Illinois State Capitol Building
Illinois to abolish cash bail, addressing disproportionate impact on communities of color

Judges can still keep people accused of serious crimes behind bars pretrial, but first would have to go through a more rigorous review of each case.

By Claire Savage, Corey Williams, Associated Press

Nation Aug 10

People attend a protest march to shut down Rikers Island prison in the Queens borough of New York, on Sept. 24, 2016. Photo by Bria Webb/REUTERS
Federal judge will hear arguments on potential takeover of New York City’s troubled jail system

A federal judge has agreed to begin a process that could wrest control of New York City's troubled jail system away from Mayor Eric Adams. That could see a court-appointed outside authority take charge of Rikers Island by early next…

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Nation Jul 29

Angola prison in Louisiana. Photo by Giles Clarke/Getty Images
Federal judge seizes control of Mississippi jail after citing ‘severely deficient’ conditions

A federal judge has seized control of a Mississippi jail after citing "severely deficient" conditions at the facility. Seven individuals died last year while detained at the jail.

By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America

Aug 26

U.S. closing troubled NYC jail where Epstein died by suicide

By Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The federal Bureau of Prisons said the Metropolitan Correctional Center will be closed at least temporarily to address issues that have long plagued the facility, including lax security and crumbling infrastructure.

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Apr 04

What’s in the DOJ’s scathing report on Alabama prisons

By Rebecca Oh

How enforceable any of these potential reforms outlined in the DOJ report is a crucial and unanswered question.

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Feb 04

Justice Department to investigate NYC federal jail that lost heat and power for days

By Julie Walker, Associated Press

Protesters have gathered outside the facility in recent days following news reports that those housed there have largely been without heat or power for the past week and also haven't been able to communicate with lawyers or loved ones. Outdoor…

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Jan 17

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Mental illness ‘is not a problem that we can arrest ourselves out of’

When Alabama closed a regional hospital, the warden of Metro Jail says that the population of people with mental illness doubled at their facility. Trey Oliver says they often see the same people over and over again, people who should…

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Nov 30

Watch 3:52
Newark Youth Court gives juvenile offenders a jury of their peers

By Student Reporting Labs

How should efforts to implement criminal justice reform handle minor offenses committed by juveniles? Officials in Newark, New Jersey, are trying a new approach: municipal courts, public schools and police have aligned to develop an alternative sentencing program for teenagers:…

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