Criminal Justice
Pregnant behind bars: What we do and don’t know about pregnancy and incarceration
The correctional system hasn't adapted to the increase in incarcerated women, and there are profound health and social consequences for the children of incarcerated mothers.
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Krasner: 'Mass supervision' is the 'evil twin' of mass incarceration
Krasner says this latest effort to change the criminal justice system will end what he calls “mass supervision” — the “evil twin” of mass incarceration.
5 years ago
Dismembered Pa. teen’s family testifies about impact of death
Family members of a slain 14-year-old girl named Grace Packer said Thursday they remain haunted by her torture and excruciating death.
5 years ago
Witness says officer questioned teen’s actions in shooting
A witness in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer said he saw the officer panicking, saying, "I don't know why I shot him."
5 years ago
A narrow path to freedom: Why commutations for Pa. lifers are rare
The answer raises further questions about the effect of politics on the criminal justice system and whether a tool designed to give hope is working.
Air Date: March 20, 2019
Listen 15:53ACLU of Pa. back in court, says treatment wait for mentally ill inmates still too long
The state chapter of the ACLU is taking legal action over what it says is are unacceptably long wait times for mentally ill inmates in county prisons to get care.
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Trial to begin for white police officer who shot unarmed black teen in Pittsburgh
Former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld fatally shot Antwon Rose last summer, sparking local protests.
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Come Monday, Pennsylvanians can apply for pardons for free
The commonwealth's Board of Pardons has voted unanimously to get rid of all application fees, starting March 18.
5 years ago
Far-reaching changes proposed for Delaware’s criminal justice system
Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined Delaware lawmakers to unveil a package of bills she calls “the boldest criminal justice reforms in modern state history.”
5 years ago
Philly honors rapper for work on criminal justice, declares Meek Mill Weekend
The rapper from Philadelphia has become well known for his efforts to improve the criminal justice system after his imprisonment for a parole violation.
5 years ago
Bribery scandal involving ex-Penn coach has students questioning admissions process
Penn students react to the school’s former basketball coach taking $300,000 to save a spot on the team for an unqualified player.
5 years ago
Listen 4:21ACLU urges Philly bail commissioners to follow the law
The ACLU of Pennsylvania says too many low-income residents are spending time behind bars before trial because they can’t afford bail.
5 years ago
Bobbitt pleads guilty to N.J. charge in $400,000 GoFundMe scam
Homeless man pleads guilty to New Jersey charge after admitting his guilt to federal charges earlier in the week.
5 years ago
Three Pa. prison staffers arrested on charges of smuggling drugs
The arrests follow tightened security to prevent smuggling — much of which officials have blamed on inmates and outside friends and family.
5 years ago
Police arrest 84 after Stephon Clark protest in East Sacramento
The police response to Monday's march was a stark contrast to last year, when officers made only a handful of arrests despite protesters shutting down Interstate 5.
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