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Mark Puente is a staff writer leading investigative reporting efforts for The Marshall Project – Cleveland. Puente, a former truck driver, has nearly 20 years in journalism and a proven track record in accountability reporting. He has worked for The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, The Baltimore Sun, the Tampa Bay Times and the Los Angeles Times. Puente is a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
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A black and gold plaque reads: “Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze”.
Cleveland June 1
A Judge, a Kiss, and $450,000-plus in Court Work
An Ohio divorce court judge is barred from a case, pending a conflict hearing.
By Mark Puente
A photo shows a line of Cleveland police officers in riot gear outdoors.
Cleveland March 20
Have Clevelanders Lost Interest in Police Reforms?
Residents say city officials have not kept them in the loop on federal oversight progress.
By Mark Puente AND Sarah Buduson
A Black man in a dark gray suit stands at a podium during a press conference.
Cleveland February 20
Cleveland Police Removed Officer Names from Discipline Notices
Officials say the move prevents officer shaming. But does it raise transparency issues?
By Rachel Dissell and Mark Puente
A black and yellow sheriff's vehicle on a street in Cleveland.
Cleveland February 13
Calls Grow Louder to Restore Cuyahoga County Sheriff to an Elected Post
Some blame turnover of appointed sheriffs on added layers of bureaucracy.
By Mark Puente
A Black woman stands to attend a hearing for a traffic citation in a waiting room. A few other people sit nearby. Two officers stand near the door.
Cleveland December 1, 2022
Ohio Lawmaker Wants Law Requiring Police to Record Race During Traffic Stops
The Cleveland Democrat says “the only way we can make systemic change is with the data.”
By Mark Puente and Stan Donaldson Jr.
Two black police vehicles are stopped next to each other in Bratenahl, Ohio.
Cleveland November 21, 2022
How a Wealthy Cleveland Suburb Profits From Ticketing Black Drivers
Black Clevelanders say Bratenahl police have targeted them for years.
By Mark Puente, Stan Donaldson Jr. and Cid Standifer
An illustration shows a person using a flashlight to shine light on a security camera. Buildings and additional security cameras are featured in the background.
Cleveland September 28, 2022
Cleveland Has Spent Millions on Police Cameras. Why Are the Locations a Secret?
The city cites citizen safety as a reason for shielding information, but has no policies on use of surveillance technology.
By Rachel Dissell and Mark Puente
An officer in a neon green vest with a shoulder badge that reads "Cleveland Police."
Cleveland September 23, 2022
Cleveland Police Hiring Practices Are ‘Alarming’ and ‘Disturbing,’ Feds Say
City leaders want oversight to end, but federal monitor says police are not compliant in “significant and critical areas.”
By Mark Puente
A Black man with short hair in a gray suit stands at a podium during a press conference.
Cleveland September 12, 2022
Federal Oversight of Police Has Cost Cleveland Millions. What’s Changed?
Consent decrees force cities to change abusive police tactics. But Cleveland still has work to do.
By Mark Puente and Cid Standifer
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