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 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 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 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 3:59 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… Continue watching
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:… Continue watching