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Teen Jailed Over Homework Is Taken Off Probation

Oakland County Circuit Judge Mary Ellen Brennan makes the final decision.
by Royce Dunmore
08.12.20
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Why Pandemic Should Bring Major Criminal Justice Reform

The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity that may not present itself again in the near term: to reimagine policing without…
by Tom Nolan
04.17.20
Trial date for R. Kelly in Brooklyn pushed back to July
R. Kelly Ordered To Stay In Coronavirus-Infected Jail

The singer's motion for bail is denied.
by Royce Dunmore
04.08.20
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Tyler Perry Extends Job Offer To Former Inmate

Tyler Perry extended a job offer to a former inmate who was unjustly impacted by drug laws.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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John Legend Helps Ex-Inmates Step Into Entrepreneurship

John Legend is on a mission to help ex-inmates step into entrepreneurship.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Cory Booker Rips Candidates Not At Town Hall

Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren were a no-show at crucial town hall in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Man Jailed After Cop Confuses Food For Drugs

Man is revealed to be innocent after spending two months in a jail known for its horrible conditions.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Everything We Know About Momolu Stewart

Momolu Stewart was released from prison after nearly 23 years.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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T.I. Furthers Criminal Justice Reform Efforts In Atlanta

T.I. has joined Atlanta’s city jail task force in an effort to transform the Atlanta City Detention Center into a…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Jena 6 Defendant Theo Shaw Becomes A Lawyer

Theo Shaw, one of the Jena 6 defendants, is now a lawyer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Meek Mill And Lawmakers Propose Probation Reform Bill

Philadelphia-bred rapper Meek Mill has teamed up with lawmakers to propose a probation and parole reform bill.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Gavel and Figure of Justice
Judge Inspires At-Risk Teen To Become A Lawyer

12 years after Carmen Day told Judge Charles Dortch she would become a lawyer if he reduced her probation sentence,…
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Group Bails Out Incarcerated Fathers For Father’s Day

The Denver Justice Project and Black Lives Matter 5280 bailed out Black incarcerated men just in time for Father’s Day.
by NewsOne Staff
06.17.18
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Juelz Santana Remains In Custody

The rapper is facing serious time.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.18
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'Slow' Black Jurors Excluded From Georgia Trials, Papers…

Racism reared its ugly head.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.20.18
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John Legend Supports Accelerator Program For Former Inmates

John Legend, New Profit, and Bank of America have joined forces to launch an entrepreneurial accelerator program for former inmates.
by NewsOne Staff
12.10.17
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Jay Z To Bail Out Incarcerated Dads

Jay Z will support criminal justice reform organizations in their efforts to bail out incarcerated fathers for Father’s Day.
by NewsOne Staff
06.17.17
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John Legend Tackles Criminal Justice

John Legend joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now last week to discuss his criminal justice reform campaign, #FreeAmerica.
by ionelholloway
03.15.18
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Former Inmate Fights To Have Rikers Island Closed

Glenn Martin, a former Rikers inmate and advocate for criminal justice reform, has continually made the effort to have Rikers…
by NewsOne Staff
03.11.17
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