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What are records? Since 2014, The Marshall Project has been curating some of the best criminal justice reporting from around the web. In these records you will find the most recent and the most authoritative articles on the topics, people and events that are shaping the criminal justice conversation. The Marshall Project does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the accuracy of reports other than its own.

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How Ohio Prison Staff Open and Read Confidential Legal Mail

An anti-drug smuggling policy has slowed the delivery of time-sensitive court documents as prison staff read letters protected by attorney-client privilege.

Cleveland • 06.23.2025

Remembering Tom Robbins

Our founder reflects on the legacy of the reporter who helped set the standard for The Marshall Project’s investigations into prison abuse.

Analysis • 05.29.2025

In Some New York Prisons, Infirmaries Are Dens of Hidden Violence

After guards beat Robert Brooks to death in December, The Marshall Project found dozens more allegations of abuse in medical rooms lacking cameras.

Feature • 04.30.2025

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