Incarceration
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.
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Delaware Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism
Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.
3 years ago
Philly jails see increase in women who are incarcerated, move to consolidate population
Prison officials say the move is designed to maximize efficiency behind prison walls. They say it will also allow more women to have visitors.
3 years ago
Halloween Nights Festival to make a spooky return to Eastern State Penitentiary
Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 23, and continues on selected nights through Nov. 12. Includes haunted houses, historic tours, and live entertainment.
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Family of American says he was freed by Taliban in swap
The family of a U.S. veteran and civilian contractor Mark Frerichs, held more than two years in Afghanistan by Taliban, says he has been freed by the Taliban.
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5 law enforcement officers injured in explosion during training exercise at SCI Phoenix prison
According to authorities, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and an FBI Philadelphia agent were injured.
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Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice
John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.
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Philly DA Krasner applauds high bail after family feud ends in gunfire
Larry Krasner doesn’t like cash bail for non-violent offenses, but for gun crimes he believes the sky should be the limit.
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The film follows Kristal Bush, as she balances running a transportation company that takes families to see incarcerated loved ones with raising her own family.
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Bonus Interview: Albert Woodfox’s decades in solitary confinement
Albert Woodfox died this month at the age of 75. In 2019, we talked about solitary confinement in US prisons and the mental and physical effects on incarcerated people.
Air Date: August 20, 2022 10:00 am
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Pa. judges in kids-for-cash scheme ordered to pay more than $200M
Two Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks were ordered to pay more than $200 million.
3 years ago
Former Drexel neurologist convicted of sexually abusing patients dies by suicide in jail
Prosecutors said Cruciani groomed vulnerable patients by overprescribing painkillers, sometimes to treat serious injuries from car wrecks and other accidents.
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Billy Penn
How is your neighborhood affected by cash bail? The Philly Bail Fund plans to hand you the hard data
Under a new executive director, the group is concentrating on education.
3 years ago
WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years
American basketball star Brittney Griner illegally brought drugs into Russia, the judge at her trial ruled Thursday at the conclusion of her case.
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In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan.
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