Criminal Justice

Delaware has removed some roadblocks for former inmates trying to find work as plumbers, HVAC technicians and other vocations.

Chester Hollman III was freed from prison weeks ago after serving 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He joins Marty to talk about his incarceration and his reentry.

Prison walls are designed for separation. A new installation at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philly flips that defining characteristic on its head.

A juvenile has been arrested and charged with the murder of a woman in Ocean County, prosecutors say. 

The New York City Medical Examiner's office confirms to NPR News that the wealthy financier and sex offender was found dead early Saturday morning.

Human Rights Coalition is pushing for the passage of a bill that would limit how long a person can be held in solitary confinement.

John Miller was released Wednesday after 22 years in prison.

The Group Violence Intervention program, used with success in other cities, offers social services to certain street-crime offenders instead of arrest.

Penn economist Rafael Robb bludgeoned his wife, Ellen to death in 2006 and was released after only 10 years. Why his case revealed cracks in Pa.'s criminal justice system.

Cosby's lawyers have raised a long list of alleged trial errors as they try to get last year's verdict overturned.

A Pennsylvania appeals court has thrown out rapper Meek Mill's decade-old conviction in a drug and gun case.

New Jersey may limit when judges can order physical or psychological tests on sexual assault victims.

This week; helping the homeless during the massive heatwave, Philly police officers fired for offensive Facebook posts, and the Delaware vertical farm employing ex-offenders.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro is teaming up with anti-violence groups to educate women about the risks of buying a gun for someone else.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced Thursday that 13 officers will be terminated over violent or discriminatory Facebook posts.