Incarceration
The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren’t built for what’s coming
People behind bars tend to age faster than people on the outside. For that reason, "geriatric" in prison can mean someone as young as 50.
1 week ago
Man freed from prison after 34 years after judge vacates conviction in 1990 murder
61-year-old Ronald Johnson was released from SCI-Phoenix on Monday night following a Philadelphia judge's decision and the prosecutor's move to dismiss charges.
2 weeks ago
Incarcerated artists from different prison systems collaborate in ‘The View From Here’
In a rare exhibition, incarcerated artists from SCI Phoenix, Pa., and San Quentin, Calif., form a group show at Philadelphia’s Paradigm Gallery.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13The Albion prison unit — the first of its kind in the state — provides accommodations to help prisoners who struggle with overstimulation and physical coping needs.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia man exonerated after spending nearly 30 years on death row
The exoneration was requested by the city District Attorney’s Office, ending a years-long push by Gwynn's lawyers.
3 weeks ago
Escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Borden arrested, U.S. Marshals say
He was taken into custody in Cambria County, in western Pennsylvania. He was initially arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing a car from a delivery driver on Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly spotted in West Philadelphia, sources say
The suspect remains on the run after fleeing officers while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital at about 6:42 a.m. Monday.
3 weeks ago
Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest foe
Hundreds of people across Russia streamed to ad-hoc memorials and monuments to victims of political repression with flowers and candles on Friday and Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Philly man freed after nearly 40 years in prison after murder conviction in 1984 fire is reversed
Harold Staten, 71, was convicted in 1986 of setting an early morning fire that killed a man in a north Philadelphia row house in October 1984.
1 month ago
Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle
Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.
Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59U.S. Justice Department reports alleged high rates of sexual abuse at the facility, and the state determined the facility should close in 2018.
2 months ago
A New Jersey youth detention center had ‘culture of abuse,’ new lawsuit says
The lawsuit alleges virtually unchecked sexual abuse of the boys housed at the New Jersey Training School in Monroe Township.
2 months ago
How to Keep a 2024 Resolution, Healthier Winter Skin, Dignity for Incarcerated Women
From working out, to finding a new hobby, to saving money, and cutting back on screen time, we'll talk about forming new habits and setting practical goals for 2024.
Air Date: January 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:32The legislation offers a second chance for citizens caught in the cycle of the criminal justice system.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania passes laws to overhaul probation system, allow courts to seal more criminal records
Both bills passed the House and Senate with large majorities Wednesday amid a flurry of end-of-year action.
3 months ago