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Archives for September 2022

TENNESSEE: State’s first murder exoneration announced by Gov. Bill Lee 

September 13, 2022 by Bruce Bowman

Wood hammer court judge

After 12 years in prison, Adam Braseel made history as Tennessee’s first convicted murderer to receive a full exoneration. Announced by Governor Bill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Exoneration Digest

Parole hearings create dilemma for innocent supplicants

September 13, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

Some people confess to a crime they did not commit to avoid the threat of a more severe sentence, the New York Times reports. A result can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Parole and Release

AG Bonta recalibrates position amid political pressure

September 13, 2022 by Manuel Dorado

California voters are anxious about crime, putting pressure on left-leaning district attorneys and causing Attorney General Rob Bonta to recalibrate … [Read more...]

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Los Angeles drug diversion efforts fizzle

September 13, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Three-quarters of eligible offenders decline program; Gov. Newsom suggests mandated treatment for addicts, mentally ill The drug diversion program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Youth Offender

Author of 1893 parole law remembered

September 13, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

California’s first parole law crafted by state’s first female attorney Thanks to the 1893 parole law, those serving sentences in California’s two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, Recently Posted Tagged With: Parole and Release, Profiles

No strings attached

September 13, 2022 by Juan Haines

Returning Citizen Stimulus program provides cash assistance to formerly incarcerated Giving financial support to people getting out of prison is … [Read more...]

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ANNOUNCEMENT

September 13, 2022 by San Quentin News

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Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Religious Programs

Former SF prosecutor’s diversion program policies criticized

September 13, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Under Chesa Boudin, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office resolved an increasing number of criminal cases through diversion programs, according … [Read more...]

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‘Gate Money’ legislation revised

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Senate Bill 1304’s proposed Release Allowance cut by half — to $1,300 if bill becomes law Efforts to increase the amount of “gate money” allotted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

EX-PRISONERS FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT

September 13, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Urban Alchemy cleans up  the streets while putting formerly incarcerated back to work Urban Alchemy is a non-profit organization hiring the … [Read more...]

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