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WEBThe Marshall Project is a nonprofit news organization that covers the U.S. criminal justice system. Read stories, features, analysis and opinion on topics such as mass incarceration, police violence, drug policy, elections and more.
What Can Death Row Prisoners Request Before They Die?
WEBSep 7, 2021 · How do death row prisoners in the U.S. request their last meals, last words, spiritual advisers, and methods of execution? This article explores the legal and policy debates surrounding these issues, with examples from recent cases.
I Got A Life Sentence At 17. Then I Was Raped In Prison.
WEBNov 1, 2018 · Laura Berry was a 17-year-old when she was sentenced to life without parole for a murder she helped commit. She was also raped by a male officer and gave birth to his child in prison. Read how she fought for her freedom and rebuilt her life.
Kamala Harris’ Complex Record as Prosecutor: What to Know | The ...
WEBJul 27, 2024 · A deep dive into some key decisions and programs that defined Harris' career as a prosecutor in San Francisco and California. Learn about her views and actions on death penalty, incarcerated transgender people, …
New Data Shows Violent Crime Is Up… And Also Down. - The …
WEBNov 3, 2023 · The FBI and the BJS report different trends in violent crime in 2022, partly due to data gaps and methodological changes. Property crime and violence against young people are up, but other crime trends are murky and open to political spin.
What 24 Hours in Prison Is Really Like | The Marshall Project
WEBJul 12, 2018 · A first-person account of a typical day in prison, from 1:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., including suicide watch, shower, yard, meals, and writing. The author describes the challenges, routines, and surprises of living in a cell with 48 other inmates.
The Short, Fraught History of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ American Flag
WEBJun 8, 2020 · The black-and-white American flag with one blue stripe, also known as the thin blue line flag, has been used as a symbol of police solidarity and pride, but also of white supremacy and racism. Learn how the flag originated, how it relates to the phrase "thin blue line" and how it reflects the tensions between police and the public.
Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Parole
WEBJul 10, 2015 · Learn nine things you probably didn't know about parole, such as how life sentences don't necessarily mean life and how parole boards can make decisions for almost any reason. Find out how parole works in different states and what rights prisoners have in parole hearings.
What to Know About the Rise in U.S. Mass Shootings
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The Marshall Project analyzed data from The Violence Project and found that mass shootings, defined as four or more strangers killed in public places, have been increasing since 2018. In 2023, there have been seven mass shootings, with a total of 18 dead and 13 injured.
My Life in the Supermax - The Marshall Project
WEBJan 8, 2016 · A former inmate of the ADX Florence, the highest-security federal prison in the country, shares his experiences of solitary confinement and encounters with notorious criminals. He describes the harsh conditions, the communication methods, and the boredom of life in the "Alcatraz of the Rockies."