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Autism increases likelihood of arrest in youth

July 23, 2022 by Jad Salem

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A newly released study finds autistic youth interactions with the criminal justice system and police encounters are becoming more common and can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Recently Posted, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Health and Wellness

Prosecutors sue to block 1,000 commutations – OREGON

July 21, 2022 by Jad Salem

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is being sued for allegedly unlawfully freeing almost 1,000 prisoners.  Two district attorneys and victim families … [Read more...]

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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: WALL CITY Tagged With: Mental Stimulation

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...]

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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, POLITICS

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: Recently Posted Tagged With: Institutions

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: Recently Posted Tagged With: Health and Wellness

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: 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: 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: COVID-19 Tagged With: COVID-19, Human Interest, Native Americans

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