Bail Reform

Analysis August 30

The first state to abolish cash bail. Why are proponents so unhappy?

By Abbie VanSickle

News August 6

Cory Booker and Sherrod Brown, both Democrats, want answers from the insurance industry.

By Joseph Neff

Feature July 13

A unique database offered an unprecedented look at the lucrative business.

By Joseph Neff

Commentary July 13

Post-Ferguson, St. Louis County courts initiate reforms, but bail hasn’t yet gone away.

By Eddie Roth

Feature July 13

But a haven for bail bondsmen is getting less friendly.

By Joseph Neff

Life Inside August 31, 2017

A judge explains how he decides whether to release a defendant before trial without bail — and how it can go bad.

By Ronald Kessler

Life Inside June 1, 2017

A small business owner fights back against changes in the bail industry.

By Chris Blaylock as told to Alysia Santo

Crime on the Ballot October 17, 2016

Four important ballot measures you probably haven’t heard of.

By Beth Schwartzapfel

News August 23, 2016

They’re using charity to set poor defendants free.

By Alysia Santo

News June 29, 2016

A star of reality TV, Beth Chapman takes on those who say money bail is unfair.

By Alysia Santo