Bobby Shmurda Headed to 7 Year Lockup
The "Shmoney Dance" rapper did not like the sentence imposed on him
Mumia Abu-Jamal Denied Crucial Meds in Prison
A judge calls a prison policy that bars the drug from the activist a "disregard" for inmates health
NYC Blames Hurricane Sandy For Missing Murder File
An important file that could exonerate two men has been misplaced
Ex-NFL Star Darren Sharper Sentenced for Rape
The former Pro-Bowler received twice what prosecutors recommended
Blocked Report Warned of Prison Health Crisis
A prison health crisis is in full bloom and a report from a decade ago said it could have been prevented
Wrongfully Imprisoned Couple to Be Released
Couple was sentenced 20-25 years for alleged drug possession
40 Guards Charged in Georgia Prison Corruption Scandal
Federal indictments were handed down for crimes linked to a drug trafficking ring
Lawyers Want Mumia Abu-Jamal Lawsuit Scrapped
The imprisoned activist claims prison officials "indifferent" to his health
Bill Would Cut Prison Time for Some Offenders
Bill comes just a week after senators introduced a similar bill
Thousands of Drug Inmates to Get Early Release
Roughly 40,000 prisoners will be eligible for reductions in coming years
Anna Deavere Smith: ‘Notes From The Field…’
Artist's latest work tackles the school-to-prison pipeline
Report: Inmate Families Face Economic Hardships
50% of families are unable to afford sufficient food and adequate housing
Sandra Bland’s Family Sues State Trooper
Says they were unable to get enough information about the case
DA: Too Early To Tell How Sandra Bland Died
Death of woman who died while in police custody investigated
Woman Sentenced to Life for Killing Children
Expressed no remorse and refers to the dead children as "demons."
Report: 79% of Elected Prosecutors Are White Men
Fifteen states do not have a single Black prosecutor