Archives for January 2018

Alex Mallick fights for justice

January 18, 2018 by Richard Richardson

As long as she can remember, Alex Mallick has considered herself a defender and protector, “a guardian of people.” “I dedicated my life to helping … [Read more...]

State’s sex offender registry has low recidivism rate

January 18, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

New statistics show a low recidivism rate for some registered sex offenders in the state of Pennsylvania, a newspaper reports. “It’s … [Read more...]

No Bans, No Walls, Sanctuary for All!

January 18, 2018 by California Coalition for Women Prisoners

Since Trump took office, the federal government has escalated its attacks on immigrant communities. Banning entry to the United States for … [Read more...]

Louisiana prison reforms release 1,400 inmates

January 18, 2018 by David Taylor

Louisiana has launched major prison reforms with the release about 1,400 inmates who were serving time for non-violent and non-sex offenses, reported … [Read more...]

Lawyer urges defendant to plead guilty in capital case

January 18, 2018 by Charles David Henry

In the summer of 2011, defendant Robert McCoy met with his lawyer Larry English to discuss how to plead in a capital case, The New York Times … [Read more...]

Court rules in favor of marriage for two prisoners

January 18, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

The Nebraska State Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision approving two state prisoners’ marriage to one another, according to The Associated … [Read more...]

Campaign aims to revamp parole policies

January 18, 2018 by Angelo Ramsey

A nationwide campaign is under way to reform parole policies in American prisons, according to Truthout. More than 60 grassroots organizations across … [Read more...]

Arkansas Supreme Court face lawsuit by Black judge

January 18, 2018 by Charles David Henry

Arkansas’ Supreme Court justices are defendants in a federal lawsuit filed by a Black circuit court judge after he halted the executions of nine … [Read more...]

Arizona Tent City shut down

January 18, 2018 by William Harris

Arizona’s infamous Tent City outdoor inmate lodging touted by former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has finally collapsed under new Sheriff Paul … [Read more...]