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5 Things to Know About Robert Roberson’s Stayed Execution in Texas - 2025-10-09T11:55:00-04:00
The state wanted to put him to death by lethal injection. Then a court intervened.

No Showers, Black Mold and Clogged Toilets: America’s Jails Are Disgusting - 2025-10-09T06:00:04-04:00
Understaffing, outdated facilities and poor management have led to filthy conditions in jails in St. Louis, Cleveland and Hinds County, Mississippi.

Can a Biometric Bracelet Stop People From Dying Behind Bars? - 2025-10-08T06:00:33-04:00
Jails across the country are trying a high-tech solution to keep prisoners safe. Will it work?

Pressure Mounts on Cuyahoga Sheriff for Independent Probe of Tasha Grant’s Restraint Death - 2025-10-07T18:00:43-04:00
Community advocates and surviving family members also want the sheriff to step aside in two other death investigations involving deputies.

Did the ‘Psychopath Test’ Help Send an Innocent Man to His Execution? - 2025-10-06T06:00:00-04:00
The case against Robert Roberson, whose execution is scheduled for Oct. 16, is the latest to raise questions about a controversial diagnosis.

For Trump Administration, Fighting Crime Takes a Backseat to Immigration Arrests - 2025-10-04T12:00:00-04:00
“It’s a good time to be an American-born criminal,” said one expert, as ICE’s dragnet now includes thousands of agents from other federal law enforcement.

When the ‘Diddy’ Case Hits Home - 2025-10-03T06:00:00-04:00
As a kid, Joseph Wilson was sexually exploited by someone who was supposed to take care of him. The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs resurfaced old wounds.

Rare Oversight Begins at Hinds County’s Raymond Detention Center in Mississippi - 2025-10-01T12:30:00-04:00
After a decade-long court battle, receiver Wendell M. France takes the reins.

The Marshall Project, St. Louis Public Radio and APM Reports Win 2025 Sunshine Award - 2025-10-01T06:00:00-04:00
The outlets are honored for their series on unsolved homicides by St. Louis Police Department, victims and families without justice.

In ICE Detention, Rising Deaths and Neglect: ‘They Wouldn’t Really Do Anything’ - 2025-09-27T12:00:00-04:00
Recent incidents include a man who died awaiting surgery in Georgia and a woman’s miscarriage in California. Meanwhile, suicide attempts are rising.

When Their Loved Ones Died Behind Bars, These Families Had to Sleuth for the Truth - 2025-09-26T12:15:00-04:00
After a family member passes away in prison or jail, people are often left with basic questions. To get answers, they have to get creative.

‘She Had No Legs. Why Would They Restrain Her?’: A Cleveland Woman Died in Custody - 2025-09-25T19:20:00-04:00
Officials said Tasha Grant’s heart stopped from the restraint. A special prosecutor is reviewing the actions of hospital workers and a deputy.

These States Want People to Pay in Cash to Get Out of Jail - 2025-09-20T12:00:00-04:00
Encouraged by Trump, some lawmakers are championing cash bail, undercutting reforms that advocates say made the system fairer for poor people.

The Marshall Project Honored With Multiple Journalism Awards - 2025-09-18T06:00:04-04:00
Honors hail from the Institute for Nonprofit News, the Online News Association, and NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists.

How Missouri Has Let Police Officers Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct - 2025-09-18T06:00:00-04:00
Missouri’s system often takes years to resolve a misconduct allegation, in some cases allowing officers to move on to a new department.

A Mississippi Prison Murder Indictment Was Forgotten for 3 Years — Until a Reporter Called - 2025-09-17T06:00:00-04:00
John Lowe was beaten to death in a prison shower in 2021, but the murder suspect was not served the indictment because of bureaucratic missteps.

An Illustrated Resource Guide for Families of Homicide Victims in St. Louis - 2025-09-17T06:00:00-04:00
The Marshall Project compiled guidance on grieving, working with law enforcement and more from those who have lost someone to violence.

‘Unbearable’: How ICE Is Locking More Immigrants in Solitary Under Trump - 2025-09-16T10:00:00-04:00
A mother of three said she hallucinated after weeks in an ICE segregation cell in Louisiana. She’s one of thousands now facing the psychological toll of isolation.

Controversial Cuyahoga County Deputy Unit Tickets Mostly Black Drivers, Records Show - 2025-09-15T06:00:00-04:00
A review of Downtown Safety Patrol traffic stops shows deputies rarely issue tickets or make arrests.

What’s Behind the Execution Surge of 2025? Here Are Four Theories - 2025-09-13T12:00:00-04:00
States have executed 30 people this year — already the highest annual total in more than a decade.

A New Front in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: ICE Checkpoints Far From the Border - 2025-09-12T11:00:00-04:00
Checkpoints have long run near the southern border, but their recent use in other parts of the country has ignited strong responses.

‘Attica Day’ Is Fading Fast. Here’s Why This 53-Year-Old Tradition Still Matters. - 2025-09-12T06:00:43-04:00
For decades, New York prisoners have refused meals on Sept. 13 to mark the end of the 1971 Attica prison uprising. Inside a ritual in decline.

‘Catastrophic Failures’: Why Dozens of Killings In Mississippi Prisons Go Unanswered - 2025-09-11T06:00:00-04:00
At least 42 incarcerated people have been killed in the last decade. Just six people have been convicted in their deaths.

New Evidence May Offer Answers to Mother of Son Slain in Mississippi Prison 5 Years Ago - 2025-09-10T06:00:45-04:00
After reports of cell keys being shared and the lights turned off, Denorris Howell was killed in his dark Parchman prison cell.

What It’s Like Enduring a Heat Wave in a Missouri Prison - 2025-09-08T06:00:17-04:00
Lawyers requested swift cooling measures in a prison with no A/C. One man shares the dangerous conditions inside while people await a judge’s ruling.

For People Mentally Unfit For Trial, Waits For Treatment Get Longer - 2025-09-06T12:00:00-04:00
U.S. defendants must be able to understand the charges against them — but many who can’t remain behind bars waiting for mental health treatment.

How Encounters With Police Can Lead to ICE Arrests — Even In Sanctuary Cities - 2025-09-05T11:00:00-04:00
Even without a formal agreement for police to help with immigration enforcement, the ways local and federal agencies work can result in ICE arrests.

Federal Cuts Disrupt Local Justice Programs, but Communities Push Forward - 2025-09-05T06:00:00-04:00
Programs that combat violence and support victims are thrown into chaos after the Trump administration ‘weaponized’ funding for its political goals.

In Police Youth Program, Abuse Often Starts When Officers Are Alone With Teens in Cars - 2025-09-03T06:00:00-04:00
A quarter of sexual misconduct allegations in law enforcement Explorers programs involve officers grooming or abusing young people during ride-alongs.

From Surveillance to Robot Guards: How AI Could Reshape Prison Life - 2025-08-30T12:00:00-04:00
Critics worry about opaque data collection, privacy violations and the technology’s bias spreading in jails and prisons.

‘Zombie Prisons’: How ICE Detention Is Raising Troubling Facilities From the Dead - 2025-08-29T11:00:00-04:00
ICE needs more detention space, and it’s faster to open old facilities than to build new ones.

Cuyahoga County Deputy Involved in Fatal Chases Accused of ‘Lying’ in Hiring Process - 2025-08-28T17:35:00-04:00
Deputy Kasey Loudermilk lied and kept details off his application about other police forces disqualifying him, according to his personnel file.

The Marshall Project Names Jennifer Peter New Editor-in-Chief - 2025-08-26T13:40:18-04:00
Peter, of The Boston Globe, will lead the national criminal justice outlet’s news operations.

What Trump’s D.C. Takeover Looks Like on the Ground, Two Weeks On - 2025-08-23T12:00:00-04:00
Promising to take over police to fight crime, Trump’s effort has instead morphed into mostly an immigration dragnet.

The Next Alligator Alcatraz Could Be in Your State - 2025-08-22T11:00:02-04:00
Plans to use Indiana’s “Speedway Slammer,” Louisiana’s Angola and other state prisons to house ICE detainees raise problematic questions, attorneys say.

The Heartbreak, Rage — and Discipline — of Immigration Court Watching - 2025-08-22T06:00:56-04:00
As an observer, Tim Murphy must calmly prepare immigrants to face masked ICE agents. “You’re witnessing unspeakable cruelty, but you can’t lash out.”

High-Speed Chase Video Adds to Controversy About Cuyahoga County Deputy - 2025-08-21T06:00:00-04:00
Deputy Isen Vajusi’s actions raise more questions about how the Downtown Safety Patrol polices Cleveland’s streets without much oversight.

A Woman With HIV Spent Six Years in Solitary. She Sued and Missouri Will Change Its Policy. - 2025-08-21T06:00:00-04:00
Honesty Bishop was attacked by her cellmate. Prison officials deemed her sexually active and kept her in isolation for more than 2,000 days.

The Marshall Project Wins Two National Murrow Awards - 2025-08-20T12:00:00-04:00
The criminal justice journalism outlet shines in hard news and podcast categories.

ICE Is Deporting Thousands With Minor Offenses — From Traffic Violations to Weed Possession - 2025-08-15T11:00:00-04:00
Many people with little or no criminal record have been swept into the administration’s immigration dragnet since January, an analysis of deportation data shows.

Drug Overdoses Are Skyrocketing Among Mothers. Why Is Rehab Unavailable? - 2025-08-14T06:00:00-04:00
In her new book, ‘Rehab: An American Scandal,’ Shoshana Walter explores how the giant substance treatment industry keeps failing many people desperate for help.

The Hidden Toll of Unsolved Homicides in St. Louis: ‘A Life Sentence of Grief’ - 2025-08-11T06:00:00-04:00
Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they’re still struggling to cope.

How Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Will Slash Health Coverage for People Leaving Prison - 2025-08-09T12:00:00-04:00
The massive cuts will hit the formerly incarcerated hard — and that could increase crime, experts warn.

How Attica’s Violence Taught Me to Practice Peace - 2025-08-08T06:00:38-04:00
“When you grow up in a culture of violence, that doesn’t just disappear,” writes Rashon Venable. “We, as prisoners, have to take active steps toward rehabilitation.”

How Trump’s Relationship With Cops Got Thorny, From Jan. 6 Pardons to Budget Cuts - 2025-08-08T06:00:00-04:00
The president vowed to support the police and has given them reasons to cheer. But some of his actions have also frustrated some in law enforcement.

How We Analyzed the Justice Department’s Death in Custody Data - 2025-08-07T06:00:00-04:00
A rare look into data collected under the Death in Custody Reporting Act revealed serious problems.

Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody? - 2025-08-07T06:00:00-04:00
Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.

Who Answers for a Death in Custody? - 2025-08-06T06:00:00-04:00
A Houston mother is one of many nationwide left with grief and unanswered questions when a loved one dies behind bars.

After a Death Behind Bars, Families Struggle for Answers. This Guide Can Help. - 2025-08-06T06:00:00-04:00
Learn what questions to ask prison or jail officials, how to request key records and what to consider if you’re thinking about legal action.

Unsolved, Not Forgotten: How Six Parents Remember the Children They Lost to Violence - 2025-08-05T06:00:14-04:00
These families have yet to see justice in the deaths of their loved ones. Amid the grief, they are fighting to keep their memories from fading.