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He Wrote a Song Called ‘Freedom.’ Now He’s Free.

After playing bass in a Philadelphia-area prison music program, Bernard Lee, 73, earned parole.

Redemption Songs • 09.06.2026

Will a Looming Budget Crunch Reverse Efforts to Rein in Fines and Fees?

From suspended driver’s licenses to jail stays, legal financial obligations can shape lives long after an arrest.

Closing Argument • 08.08.2026

Stevie Wonder and James Brown Put This Prison Funk Band on the Map

The Power of Attorney played shows with superstars, went to industry parties, and wore outside clothes — all under the watch of armed guards.

Redemption Songs • 03.29.2026

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