Incarceration
Delayed hearing will keep man acquitted of murder in jail until at least mid-May
Sentencing for misdemeanor convictions against Tyquan Atkinson has been delayed, keeping the 22-year-old behind bars.
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The deprivatization of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from GEO Group’s hands is complete — but the work addressing “chronic over-incarceration” is far from over.
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Pennsylvania’s broken ‘compassionate release’ law, by the numbers
Pennsylvania’s narrow criteria for “compassionate release” has resulted in only 31 people successfully making use of the program in 13 years.
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Pennsylvania aims to reduce wait for clemency by years
The process for inmates and ex-convicts in Pennsylvania to apply for clemency should go fully online by year's end in an effort to improve access.
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North Philly program employs returning citizens for an environmental purpose
Formerly incarcerated employees at PAR-Recycle Works collect electronic waste for recycling while learning important life skills to help reduce recidivism.
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Just weeks away: Hiring staff remains a critical need as Delco prepares to take over county prison
With Delco just weeks away from taking back control of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, hiring staff remains the most critical task for the county.
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Was it just a ‘pipe dream?’ Hyped Wilmington hydroponic farm that hired ex-prisoners is closing
The concept drew rave reviews from politicians, and a visit by then-Attorney General William Barr. But the founder says the pandemic proved to be crushing.
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Listen 2:23Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal
The ruling Wednesday comes after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett last week to immediately begin serving 150 days in jail for his conviction.
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N.J. adopts sweeping new policies on special education in state prisons, following settlement
Students who were deprived of special education services while incarcerated are eligible to receive up to $8,000 per year in “compensatory education” benefits.
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Justice Department ends limiting compassionate release in plea deals after NPR story
The department is directing prosecutors to stop limiting peoples' rights to seek compassionate release from prison in plea deals, a practice that advocates called cruel.
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‘Hit the road, Jack’: Protesters call for accountability from Delco DA Stollsteimer
The Delaware County Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration rallied to demand that the district attorney address his failures, or step down.
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Officer James Pitts is accused of forcing a confession out of a man who couldn’t have been involved in the crime.
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In-person visits to resume at Philadelphia prisons
As mask mandates and vaccine requirements are lifted due to falling COVID numbers, in-person visitation will start again March 7.
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Delco to take back George W. Hill Correctional Facility from for-profit operators in April
This transition of operations takes place on the day the $259 million contract with prison operator, GEO Group, is officially terminated.
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ACLU escalates Delaware prison lawsuit, says ‘physical abuse is the majority culture’
The civil rights organization sued Sussex Correctional Center in December on behalf of two detainees. Now 17 more current and former prisoners have joined the case.
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