A view of the top of the Cuyahoga County Justice Complex, which includes the county jail. The building has narrow horizontal windows, and is partly in shadow.
Cleveland September 25
‘She Had No Legs. Why Would They Restrain Her?’: A Cleveland Woman Died in Custody
Officials said Tasha Grant’s heart stopped from the restraint. A special prosecutor is reviewing the actions of hospital workers and a deputy.
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A person in a black jacket stands at the window of a bail bonds office.
Closing Argument September 20
These States Want People to Pay in Cash to Get Out of Jail
Encouraged by Trump, some lawmakers are championing cash bail, undercutting reforms that advocates say made the system fairer for poor people.
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News and Awards September 18
The Marshall Project Honored With Multiple Journalism Awards
Honors hail from the Institute for Nonprofit News, the Online News Association, and NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists.
By The Marshall Project
A blue, black and white collage shows images of police officers, silhouettes, two hands handcuffed, a logo of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, a map, a brick wall and clippings of a court case.
St. Louis September 18
How Missouri Has Let Police Officers Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct
Missouri’s system often takes years to resolve a misconduct allegation, in some cases allowing officers to move on to a new department.
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A collage shows images of clippings of a court case, a cutout of a male attorney, a gravestone of John Lowe Baker, Jr. and a building with a title that reads “Marshall County Correctional Facility.”
Jackson September 17
A Mississippi Prison Murder Indictment Was Forgotten for 3 Years — Until a Reporter Called
John Lowe was beaten to death in a prison shower in 2021, but the murder suspect was not served the indictment because of bureaucratic missteps.
By Grant McLaughlin, Clarion Ledger
An illustration shows a tan-skinned person, wearing a purple sweater and gray pants, talking to a Black person across from them who is wearing glasses, a green sweater and black pants. A speech bubble with a scribble inside points from the Black person. In the background, there is a lamp, a bookshelf, a hanging frame and a plant. A title is placed on top of the illustration that reads, "Grieving after a homicide? Families who've been there share what helped."
Feature September 17
An Illustrated Resource Guide for Families of Homicide Victims in St. Louis
The Marshall Project compiled guidance on grieving, working with law enforcement and more from those who have lost someone to violence.
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A side profile of a woman sitting on a bed, in a dark room with a black-blue slate background. She is singing, as tears flow down her left cheek and as the flow descends down her left shoulder, it begins to widen into a wider flow. In the flow are pictured memories of her hugging her children.
Feature September 16
‘Unbearable’: How ICE Is Locking More Immigrants in Solitary Under Trump
A mother of three said she hallucinated after weeks in an ICE segregation cell in Louisiana. She’s one of thousands now facing the psychological toll of isolation.
By , The Marshall Project, and Patricia Clarembaux, Univision Noticias
Henry Ray, a Black man, wears a black T-shirt, khaki shorts and sunglasses while sitting in his Camaro with the door open.
Cleveland September 15
Controversial Cuyahoga County Deputy Unit Tickets Mostly Black Drivers, Records Show
A review of Downtown Safety Patrol traffic stops shows deputies rarely issue tickets or make arrests.
By , , The Marshall Project, and Tara Morgan, News 5 Cleveland
A photo shows a gurney and a blue chair inside a death chamber. An adjacent room is shown through a window, with three people standing and one person holding a camera inside.
Closing Argument September 13
What’s Behind the Execution Surge of 2025? Here Are Four Theories
States have executed 30 people this year — already the highest annual total in more than a decade.
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A person wearing a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) cap has fabric wrapped around their face and is seen through the window of an open vehicle door at a checkpoint. To their left stands someone wearing a head covering, and to their right stands another person wearing a head covering. Someone else stands behind the person with the HSI cap.
Analysis September 12
A New Front in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: ICE Checkpoints Far From the Border
Checkpoints have long run near the southern border, but their recent use in other parts of the country has ignited strong responses.
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