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Did You Wait Months for an Indictment in a Mississippi Jail?

The Marshall Project - Jackson wants to hear from you.

Get Involved • 07.21.2026

Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

Cuyahoga County Jail Leaders Knew Their Cameras Were Broken and Took 4 Years to Fix Them

A glitch in the surveillance system discovered in 2022 has finally been fixed. Families and inspectors could have used that evidence.

Cleveland • 06.03.2026

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