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‘Our criminal justice system is badly broken’: People are pissed Black man will continue serving life sentence for marijuana conviction

'I can buy 30 grams of marijuana right now, legally, for about $100, and have it delivered to my house.'

On May 16, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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Streamer who broadcasted girlfriend death after viewers paid him to abuse her sentenced

Reeflay reportedly forced Valentina Grigoryeva to stand on a balcony in below-freezing weather while she was only in her underwear.

On Apr 28, 2021 by Eilish O'Sullivan

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People protesting the handling of a wastewater disaster in Florida

Activists horrified that inmates near toxic flood threat weren’t evacuated

'What is happening in Manatee County, FL right now is horrifying.'

On Apr 7, 2021 by Edward Medeles

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‘We want court dates’: Videos show American inmates setting objects on fire, throwing them out of broken windows to protest conditions

One organizer details the jail conditions that she contends led to the uprising.

On Apr 5, 2021 by Phil West

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Jake Angeli, aka 'Q Shaman', at the Capitol riot on Wednesday

Every inmate should get the food they prefer—not just the white ones

Prison educator Shaheen Pasha thinks ‘Q Shaman’ getting organic food 'should be a turning point' for all prison food.

On Jan 12, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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‘He murdered someone, but he’s cute’: TikTokers are writing letters to prisoners

'If you're like me, and you really want a boyfriend, all you have to do is go to WriteAPrisoner.com.'

On Sep 3, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

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This man in prison is making burritos, cakes on his TikTok cooking channel

Jeron Combs shows his followers how he creates meals with pre-packaged food items and a makeshift grill.

On May 21, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

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Security footage of inmates in an L.A. jail

Video shows inmates trying to get coronavirus to secure early release

In the video, a group can be seen drinking from the same water cup and wearing the same face mask.

On May 12, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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#LetThemGo: Prison release advocates shift online amid pandemic

'Prisons are just not prepared to address this type of crisis.'

On Apr 10, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

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YouTuber faces prison time for coronavirus stunt

The 24-year-old falsely claimed to have snuck into a quarantined area of Italy.

On Mar 4, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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New DNA technology could help exonerate Black man serving life sentence

'I really believe that my story will be able to help someone else's.'

On Feb 18, 2020 by Allyson Waller

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Report: Consulting firm lied about decreasing violence at Rikers Island jail

The company allegedly 'cherry-picked' inmates for the project.

On Dec 10, 2019 by Collyn Burke

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Prisons charge inmates by the minute for ebooks that are free online

Inmates are charged 3 cents per minute to read.

On Nov 26, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Influencer gets prison time for performing illegal cosmetic procedures on followers

Her 'clients' complained of complications after their procedures.

On Nov 16, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Protesters hold placards claiming Rodney Reed's innocence

Kim Kardashian, Rihanna lead cry to #FreeRodneyReed ahead of execution

A petition to free him has more than a million signatures.

On Nov 5, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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