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The Competing Visions to Fix the Country’s Juvenile Justice Crisis - 2025-11-08T12:00:00-05:00
Some states keep adding beds in already troubled facilities, while others are trying alternative approaches to detention or keeping some children out of the system altogether.

‘It Was Chaos’: How an Ohio Youth Treatment Center Tried to Put an End to Rising Violence - 2025-11-06T06:00:04-05:00
A year after taking over Mohican Young Star Academy, new owners and leadership face questions from workers, police and neighbors about its direction.

Tree Hanging Death at Delta State University Raises Dread of Mississippi’s Past Lynchings - 2025-11-04T06:00:00-05:00
A Black freshman’s apparent suicide on campus is one of at least nine Black men who have been found hanging from trees since 2000.

A Leading Prison Journalist Upends Our Obsession With True Crime - 2025-11-04T06:00:00-05:00
John J. Lennon tells Bill Keller that he “wanted to tell a different story about the guilty” in his new book.

Trump Says Federal Deployments Make Cities Safer. Local Officials Disagree. - 2025-11-04T06:00:00-05:00
In Chicago, Memphis and elsewhere, residents allege a surge of federal agents and military troops is making it harder to police and prosecute crime.

Who Should Pay Victims of Police Misconduct? Only the Officers, Some Cities Say. - 2025-11-01T12:00:00-04:00
Denver, Minneapolis and other cities want to avoid paying large sums owed to victims of some types of misconduct. But will the officers pay up?

The Last Words of a Man Who Died in Prison From a Treatable Cancer - 2025-10-31T06:00:08-04:00
Months before his death, Ralph Marcus explained how a COVID-era leg injury led to a rare bone cancer that didn’t have to be fatal.

Cuyahoga Sheriff Backs Off Tasha Grant Investigation Amid Family Criticism - 2025-10-30T18:00:42-04:00
Trumbull County sheriff will now lead the investigation into the Cleveland woman’s restraint death, meeting family demands for independent probe.

‘Lost’ in Missouri Jail Cells - 2025-10-30T06:00:50-04:00
A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists despite public policy changes to address the crisis.

Their Loved Ones Died Behind Bars. These Keepsakes Are All They Have Left. - 2025-10-30T06:00:18-04:00
Five families reflect on the possessions they got back, and the ones they didn’t.

These Families Wanted to Lay Their Loved Ones to Rest. They Had to Bring Them Home From Prison First. - 2025-10-29T06:00:52-04:00
Policies that dictate what happens after a death behind bars often add new layers of pain — and financial and logistical challenges — for those left behind.

‘To Scare People to Death’: Former ICE Director Reviews Trump’s Immigration Tactics - 2025-10-29T06:00:00-04:00
“It has never been done in this way before,” said Sarah Saldaña, who led ICE when Obama was nicknamed the “Deporter-in-Chief.”

Journalists: How to Report on Deaths in Jails and Prisons - 2025-10-28T06:00:00-04:00
When you get a tip about a death or multiple deaths in your local jail or prison, there are concrete steps you can take to start investigating.

Uncounted: Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Track Pregnancy Outcomes in Jails and Prisons - 2025-10-27T18:30:52-04:00
A Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 investigation helped spark a bipartisan bill to track pregnancy outcomes in Ohio jails and prisons.

Behind ICE Blitz, Trump Dismantles Discretion in Immigration Enforcement - 2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00
ICE’s crackdown in Chicago reflects a deeper reshaping of the immigration system toward a singular focus: removing people with little or no review.

Finding the Racist Roots of Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System - 2025-10-24T06:00:30-04:00
As Maryland’s secretary of juvenile services, Vincent Schiraldi exposed a history of torture, neglect and Black boys buried in unmarked graves.

Cleveland Police Hire Firm to Look for Potential Bias When Officers Encounter the Public - 2025-10-23T06:00:00-04:00
The move follows a Marshall Project - Cleveland analysis that found police searched Black people more often than White people in stops in 2023.

The ICE Protest Frogs Have a Long History of ‘Tactical Frivolity’ Behind Them - 2025-10-22T16:45:07-04:00
“That willingness to make yourself ridiculous can be very disarming,” said a professor who has studied — and engaged in — absurd protest methods.

‘A Significant Failure’: Experts Cite Mistakes in Cleveland Hospital Restraint Death - 2025-10-21T18:45:00-04:00
Tasha Grant told a deputy and hospital staff 23 times that she could not breathe. Instead of an evaluation, she got handcuffs and skepticism.

ICE Is Poaching Local Officers, Angering Some Police Chiefs and Sheriffs - 2025-10-18T12:00:00-04:00
The agency’s aggressive recruiting, including a $50,000 signing bonus, is hurting staffing in local agencies.

The ‘Last Responder’: What Being a Mortician to Homicide Victims Taught Me About Grief - 2025-10-17T06:00:08-04:00
St. Louis native Shamari Jackson began studying mortuary science after her boyfriend was fatally shot. Now she uses her work as a form of therapy.

Their Dads Were on Death Row in Missouri. Here’s How They Faced Goodbyes, Executions and Grief. - 2025-10-15T12:55:00-04:00
The children of Lance Shockley, Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams Sr. and Kevin Johnson shed light on oft-forgotten experiences.

Mississippi Prison Chief Reopens Homicide Cases Following News Investigation - 2025-10-14T06:00:00-04:00
Nearly 50 prison deaths will be examined, following a joint investigation by multiple Mississippi newsrooms.

How Filmmakers Uncovered the ‘Sinister Environment’ Inside Alabama Prisons - 2025-10-11T12:00:00-04:00
The directors of ‘The Alabama Solution’ discuss their piercing new documentary and what they hope people will take away from the film.

‘The Alabama Solution’: A Humanitarian Crisis in Grainy Detail - 2025-10-10T06:00:00-04:00
A new documentary features cellphone footage exposing abuse and neglect that is all too common in U.S. prisons. Here are five takeaways.

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.