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Crime and Justice News

Dec 51 min read

DOJ Announces Efforts To Address Suicides in Jails, Prisons

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails,...

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Crime and Justice News

Dec 5, 20231 min read

Ex-Prison Transport Officer Admits Sex Assaults of Female Detainees

A former private prisoner transport officer, Marquet Johnson, 44, pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of multiple female...

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Crime and Justice News

Nov 16, 20231 min read

Report: Federal Sentencing Differences Often Hinge on Decisions About Probation Versus Inprisonment

The Sentencing Law and Policy blog summarized new research the U.S. Sentencing Commission that examined demographic differences in...

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Crime and Justice News

Mar 25, 20221 min read

Fifth Federal Prison Worker Charged With Sex Abuse of Inmate

A fifth employee of a federal women’s prison has been indicted on charges relating to sexual abuse of an inmate. The Dublin prison in...

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Crime and Justice News

Jan 26, 20221 min read

Racial Disparities Still Plague Federal Inmate Release Effort

Thousands of people are leaving federal prison this month thanks to the First Step Act, which allowed them to win early release by...

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