Incarceration
Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration
In most cases, Justice Department prosecutors argued that Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes.
2 weeks ago
Incarcerated people are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of prisoners as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.
3 weeks ago
Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
1 month ago
Tablets provide people in Delaware prisons convenient connection to family at a cost
The Delaware Department of Correction distributed tablets for free. But some features, including communicating with family, come with a cost.
1 month ago
Listen 0:512 Philly corrections officers charged in separate contraband smuggling schemes
District Attorney Krasner announced the arrests Tuesday after authorities discovered inmates received phones, AirPods and drugs at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility.
2 months ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian
Murphy's first use of his clemency authority comes after he set up a special review board in June aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation for review.
2 months ago
Arun Kundnani receives Whiting Foundation grant for work documenting Jamal Al-Amin
The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15New South Jersey clinic opens to bridge health care gaps for people leaving jails and prisons
The Omega Physicians health clinic in Medford, New Jersey, provides primary care and specialty services like psychiatry and addiction treatment.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts
Critics say there's no indication Trump's efforts to secure the southern border during his first term were effective in stopping fentanyl.
2 months ago
About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder.
2 months ago
Listen 1:38Man sentenced for escaping a Philadelphia prison after being involved in 4 murders
Ameen Hurst, 20, will serve 55 to 110 years behind bars following his escape from prison, where he was being held for murder charges.
3 months ago
Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced during a Thursday news conference that his office would recommend the brothers be sentenced to 50 years to life.
3 months ago
Philadelphia jail withheld insulin from a diabetic inmate who died, lawsuit says
The family of a former Philly jail inmate is suing the institution, saying officials there caused the death of a diabetic inmate by failing to provide insulin, other care.
3 months ago
50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations
Thousands of people at Holmesburg Prison were exposed to painful skin tests, anesthesia-free surgery, harmful radiation and mind-altering drugs.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters
“We know from the last two elections how close the ballot totals were,” said one voting advocate. “We want to make sure that these folks are counted.”
3 months ago
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