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The King’s Gambit

June 28, 2022 by Jad Salem

Rook takes pawn…Bishop takes rook…“Check Mate!” San Quentin loves chess. Even deep in the Security Housing Units, where San Quentin men live in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Stimulation, WALL CITY

Freed by childhood friend

May 2, 2022 by Jad Salem

MARYLAND  “You’re going home today,” the judge told Sura Sohna, culminating a lengthy crusade by the prisoner’s childhood buddy.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal, Recently Posted

9th Circuit nominee grilled by Republican senators

April 21, 2022 by Jad Salem

Last year, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Gabriel Sanchez was grilled by Republican U.S. Senators for his role in the passage of California’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal, Recently Posted

Federal women’s facility plagued by allegations of staff sexual misconduct

April 20, 2022 by Jad Salem

A federal prison for women in California is riddled with allegations of staff sexually abusing prisoners. The warden and three other staff members … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Institutions, Legal, Recently Posted

Foundation focuses on prisoner trauma

April 19, 2022 by Jad Salem

Church member volunteers are working with Nebraska prisoners to help them find positive new lives. “It’s a big deal,” said state Sen. Suzanne … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Recently Posted

San Francisco D.A’s New Website Tracks Arrests and Prosecutions

February 28, 2022 by Jad Salem

“SFDA filed new charges in 71.79% and took action on 84.64% of them" A new website portal was created by the San Francisco District Attorney's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal, Recently Posted Tagged With: California, legal, San Francisco

ACLU: Prosecutorial accountability ‘critical’ to criminal justice reform

December 29, 2021 by Jad Salem

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Filed Under: Legal, Recently Posted Tagged With: ACLU, legal

Native Americans misclassified in COVID reporting

November 26, 2021 by Jad Salem

Native Americans are often racially misclassified when it comes to their positive COVID-19 test results and death certificates, according to USA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Care, Human Interest Tagged With: COVID-19, Native Americans

Film series examines the Black experience in America’s criminal justice system

November 18, 2021 by Jad Salem

Four short films titled “Healing Thru Freedom” were created to document Black experiences in America’s modern criminal justice system, according to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Movie Reviews, Book/Movie Reviews, Criminal Justice, Recently Posted Tagged With: criminal justice system, Documentary

Double bunking violates United Nations’ recommendations for prisoner treatment

November 12, 2021 by Jad Salem

Minnesota state prisons’ double-bunking may be a violation of the treatment of prisoners under the United Nations’ Standard Minimum Rules for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal, Recently Posted Tagged With: Canada, double-bunking, legal, United nations

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