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Why deaths in Louisiana prisons are on the rise

There's been a growing number of people who have died while in Louisiana prisons, jails, and juvenile detention centers, according to a report released this summer. ....

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Investigation reveals culture of abuse inside New York state prisons

An investigation by the Marshall Project and the New York Times sheds light on an alarming culture of abuse inside New York state prisons. A review of officer disciplinary records found hundreds of incidents of abuse and mistreatment, and a widespread failure to hold guards accountable. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Alysia Santo of the Marshall Project. ....

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Searching for Justice: Man sentenced to 28 years in prison says he's innocent

Kion Davis is searching for justice. He’s on a mission to exhaust all options to see his conviction overturned. ....

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The high cost of staying in touch while incarcerated can linger long after release

The high cost of a prison phone call has come down. But a new report sounds the alarm on the escalating costs of non-phone services for incarcerated people. ....

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Man freed after 28 years in prison reflects on wrongful murder conviction

Earlier this week, a St. Louis judge overturned the murder conviction of Lamar Johnson, who spent nearly 28 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. John Yang first profiled Johnson's case in 2021 and spoke with him again Friday just days after his release from prison. It's part of our series Searching for Justice. ....

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