St. Louis mayor defends jail commissioner from calls for ouster
Jones’ letter, dated Friday, was effectively a defense of her record as a reformer amid rising criticism from activists and allies.
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Jones’ letter, dated Friday, was effectively a defense of her record as a reformer amid rising criticism from activists and allies.
The oversight board isn't alone in calling for Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah to be fired
A new law on oversight took effect in 2022 but immediately faced legal challenges. The work has also been delayed by disputes over access to complaints and to the City Justice Center, St. Louis’ jail.
The former FBI agent hired to lead the effort blames City Counselor Sheena Hamilton for stalled progress
City aldermen are joining a fight the civilian jail oversight board and criminal justice advocates have been waging to increase transparency about violence at the city justice center.