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Here is the shocking moment a trio of brazen thieves ransack the shelves of a Los Angeles Sephora store before strolling out as employees and customers look on.

A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts on folks charged with crimes and their families. According to the report, bail across the country is set an average of 34% for Black detainees and 19% higher for Latino detainees, compared with their white counterparts. Krystal Gibson, program analyst for the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, said increased cost makes it more difficult f...

People of color are disproportionately impacted by Marion Countys bail system, and the disparities are expected to continue under a new state law.

Black and Latino people are more likely to remain stuck in jail — which can result in them losing their jobs, homes and custody of their children.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University's Center for Research on Inclusion & Social Policy (CRISP) published a new report focused on the bail bond...

Louisville was understandably mostly focused last night on who won our mayoral race and Congressional race.

District Court judges are the first to set bail in every case. For this reason, it is important to understand each candidates position on bail reform

Why Shameka Parrish-Wright should be Louisville's next mayor

District Court judges are the first to set bail in every case. For this reason, it is important to understand each candidates position on bail reform

The ACLU is leading a lawsuit against the state for allegedly failing to provide mental health services to people deemed unfit for trial.