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Incarceration

A view of the exterior of the Eastern State Penitentiary.
Arts & Entertainment

For the first time in 29 years, Eastern State Penitentiary museum has a new leader

Kerry Sautner will take over the historic prison museum in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Bucks County Correctional Facility in Doylestown.
Courts & Law

Civil rights lawsuit against Bucks County, jail employees gains momentum

An incarcerated man alleges officers used excessive force, and that the county fails to properly train officers on interacting with prisoners who have mental illnesses.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

2nd man who escaped Philadelphia prison now in custody

Ameen Hurst, 18, is accused of committing four murders.

3 years ago

Empty Jury Seats in Courtroom
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Courts & Law

The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway

In 2020, the Supreme Court struck down laws that allowed people in Louisiana and Oregon to be convicted even if two jurors voted not guilty.

3 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

Authorities capture 1 of 2 men who escaped from Philadelphia prison

Hurst and Grant were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council Chamber as seen from the back of the room.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council calls for hearing on prisons after two men escape

One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.

3 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large

According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.

3 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

2 men escape Philadelphia prison, undetected for hours

They escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m. Sunday by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard.

3 years ago

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, stands inside a defendants' cage
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Courts & Law

A Moscow court has rejected WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal

The U.S. journalist is accused of espionage, a charge he, the U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal deny.

3 years ago

Some packets contained several forms of identification, including a social security card.
Community

Interactive simulation gives Philadelphians a glimpse at the harsh realities many former prisoners face when reentering society

A simulation at the Constitution Center Monday highlighted the challenges formerly incarcerated people often face when attempting to reenter society.

3 years ago

Listen 1:07
Bobby Henon
Courts & Law
6abc

Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case

Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.

3 years ago

Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award

For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.

3 years ago

Byron Cotter, Michelle Anne Simmons, Marcus Pearson and Delia Avery pose for a photo outdoors.
Courts & Law

Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population

A local nonprofit has proposed some solutions to help curb the trend.

3 years ago

Exterior of Torrance State Hosptial
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill people

A six-month investigation found the state’s “competency” review system is so broken it often extends incarceration, which can exacerbate mental health issues.

3 years ago

Dr. Rahul Gupta at a podium
Courts & Law

White House official calls Camden County jail’s addiction treatment program a ‘model for the nation’

A Biden administration official used Camden County Correctional Facility’s addiction treatment program as a model example for the nation to build on.

3 years ago

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