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Police officers, lawyers, inmates, and others answer our questions.
Asked and Answered May 22, 2015
‘I Feel Unsafe Every Day.’
An Oklahoma corrections officer on the stress and danger of understaffing, and why each inmate should be given a joint twice a day.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered May 6, 2015
‘It Takes a Certain Kind of Magic to be able to Survive This Kind of Separation.’
A 32-year-old woman on what it’s like being engaged to someone serving a life sentence, long-distance romantic gestures, and the cost of each visit.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered March 25, 2015
‘People Forget that We Are Human Beings.’
A New York City cop of over 20 years on the media’s ignorance, the benefits of stop-and-frisk, and why he wishes he could live in New Jersey.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered March 17, 2015
‘If You’ve Been Waiting in Jail for Several Months, Prison is Considered the Promised Land.’
Daniel Luke, a 45-year-old former inmate from Oregon, on his time behind bars and what he struggles with now that he’s out.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered January 22, 2015
‘I Spend Just as Much Time Protecting Felons from Society.’
A New York parole officer on GPS monitoring, the biggest challenges facing former inmates, and whether parole makes a difference.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered January 6, 2015
‘The Rules Are So Thoroughly Stacked in the Defendant’s Favor.’
A Texas prosecutor on drug laws, jury bias, and the worst part of his job.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered December 12, 2014
‘People Think We're Out to Get Everyone.’
An Ohio cop of 17 years on drug laws, body cameras, and the police’s race problem.
By The Marshall Project
Asked and Answered November 20, 2014
‘I'm Only Allowed One Kiss and Hug.’
What can Charles Manson’s fiancee expect? The experience of this inmate’s wife offers some clues.
By The Marshall Project
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