Criminal justice reform /news/tags/criminal-justice-reform Criminal justice reform en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT 5 things to do in NEO: New art at Massillon Museum, ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ and more /arts-culture/2023-03-30/5-things-to-do-in-neo-new-art-at-massillon-museum-becoming-dr-ruth-and-more Experience the diversity of Asian American art at MassMu or see Cleveland Play House’s staged story about America’s most beloved sex therapist. These are just a few suggestions to experience the arts this week. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-30/5-things-to-do-in-neo-new-art-at-massillon-museum-becoming-dr-ruth-and-more Lydia Mandell 'Brady letters' from Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office released for the first time /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-30/brady-letters-from-cuyahoga-county-prosecutors-office-released-for-the-first-time We'll learn the role these letters play in making sure people are treated fairly in the criminal justice system. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-30/brady-letters-from-cuyahoga-county-prosecutors-office-released-for-the-first-time Rachel Rood Ohio House lawmakers signal momentum for large criminal justice reform bill /law-justice/2022-12-09/ohio-house-lawmakers-signal-momentum-for-large-criminal-justice-reform-bill The legislation that makes many changes to Ohio’s criminal justice system received a hearing in the Ohio House where members voiced their support for most of the measures. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:50:54 GMT /law-justice/2022-12-09/ohio-house-lawmakers-signal-momentum-for-large-criminal-justice-reform-bill Andy Chow Ohio's expedited pardons provide a quicker path to a fresh start /news/government-politics/2022-09-01/ohios-expedited-pardons-provide-a-quicker-path-to-a-fresh-start The program, introduced just before the coronavirus pandemic, provides ex-offenders who qualify a speedier path to clearing their records. The standard process is overwhelmed by the number of applicants. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-09-01/ohios-expedited-pardons-provide-a-quicker-path-to-a-fresh-start Kabir Bhatia 'He won vindication, he cleared his name.' Friends and supporters honor Isaiah Andrews /news/community/2022-04-13/he-won-vindication-he-cleared-his-name-friends-and-supporters-honor-isaiah-andrews A memorial service was held Wednesday for Andrews, who spent 45 years in prison for the murder of his wife. A crime he did not commit. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:46:03 GMT /news/community/2022-04-13/he-won-vindication-he-cleared-his-name-friends-and-supporters-honor-isaiah-andrews Jenny Hamel Q&A: Rachell Dissell on Cuyahoga County's mostly white judges and its mostly Black defendants /news/government-politics/2022-01-31/q-a-rachell-dissell-on-cuyahoga-countys-mostly-white-judges-and-its-mostly-black-defendants The great majority of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judges are white. The great majority of the criminal defendants they sentence are Black. On its face, it would seem the county residents who had the most contact with the courts would be the ones most likely to vote in judicial elections. But an analysis by The Marshall Project found that wasn't the case. º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ's Amy Eddings talks to Rachel Dissell, a Cleveland-based contributor to The Marshall Project, about whether this is contributing to racial disparities in criminal justice outcomes. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:39:28 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-01-31/q-a-rachell-dissell-on-cuyahoga-countys-mostly-white-judges-and-its-mostly-black-defendants Amy Eddings Is There Finally Some Agreement on the Need for Bail Reform in Ohio? /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-28/is-there-finally-some-agreement-on-the-need-for-bail-reform-in-ohio Although bipartisanship isn't seen frequently these days, there seems to be some agreement from both sides of the aisle on the need to reform bail in Ohio. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:20 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-28/is-there-finally-some-agreement-on-the-need-for-bail-reform-in-ohio Foluke Omosun New Series from the League of Women Voters Will Explore Criminal Justice /news/government-politics/2021-05-31/new-series-from-the-league-of-women-voters-will-explore-criminal-justice The latest series from the League of Women Voters Real Talk project will examine Ohio's criminal justice system. Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-31/new-series-from-the-league-of-women-voters-will-explore-criminal-justice Abigail Bottar Columbus Police Officer Involved Shooting Renews Calls for Reforms /news/community/2021-04-22/columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting-renews-calls-for-reforms The city council reiterates the changes it has implemented for police, while Gov. Mike DeWine says state lawmakers need to do more. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:07:51 GMT /news/community/2021-04-22/columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting-renews-calls-for-reforms Jo Ingles Majority of Voters Say There's a Need for Criminal Justice Reforms /news/government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms A new poll paid for by the ACLU of Ohio shows most voters want changes, including the cash bail system. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:58:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms Jo Ingles