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How Will Jackson’s Next Prosecutor Address the Crisis of Unindicted People Stuck in Jail?

The five candidates for Hinds County DA address The Marshall Project’s findings that hundreds of people have been jailed for months without formal charges.

Jackson • 10.30.2026

‘It’s as if He Doesn’t Exist’: In Mississippi, People Jailed Months Without Formal Charges

In the capital city, hundreds of defendants wait in jail for an indictment, sometimes as long as a year or more.

Jackson • 10.28.2026

Did the California Supreme Court Just Remake the State’s Bail System?

A new ruling affirms the right to pretrial release, and says prosecutors must show specific cause to keep someone in jail.

Closing Argument • 05.09.2026

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