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A NYC DA Charged An Addict With Felony For Stealing Cold Medicine
A New York City DA charged a known addict, Mr. Randolph, with a felony instead of a misdemeanor for stealing cold medicine. His history of offenses was used against him to raise his charge to a four-year felony instead of offering a misdemeanor and drug rehabilitation.
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Police Chief Takes Vacation Time To Serve Prison Sentence
A former West Hazelton (PA) Police Chief is taking vacation days to serve a prison sentence for a crime he committed on the job.
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Record Could Cost Jason Mariner Florida GOP Primary Win
Jason Mariner won the GOP Primary for Florida’s 20th District, but his failure to follow Florida’s clemency process could cost him the win.
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Cash Bail Reform Bills Introduced in Ohio
Ohio introduced Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 315 that aims to bring equality to the cash bail bond system.
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What Is It Like Trying To Get An ID After Leaving Prison?
When you’re released from prison, you’ll face challenges. But if you’re leaving prison with an ID, some of those challenges aren’t as bad.
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What is the PREP Act? – How To Justice
The PREP Act aims to give every prisoner education opportunities no matter what facility they’re in, and it benefits everyone involved.
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Why is Mass Incarceration a Public Health Crisis?
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and will be true afterwards as well.
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What Workplace Protections Exist for Incarcerated Workers?
There are a variety of workplace protections in place for workers in the United States, but none of them have helped incarcerated people.
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What is Qualified Immunity?
Qualified immunity is something that judges created to make it harder to sue police officers, prison guards and other government officials.
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Oklahoma Case Shows Problems With Civil Asset Forfeiture
An NBC News report on an Oklahoma case shows the ugly side of civil asset forfeiture: Police can take your property without criminal charges.
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