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The Marshall Project – Cleveland aims to expose abuses in Cuyahoga County’s criminal justice system, through investigative, data and community engagement journalism. You can read about the team here and more about the newsroom here.
A poster of a Black barber adjusting the head of a Black boy, wearing a cape while he sits on a chair.
Cleveland June 5
Don’t ‘Punish Them More.’ Effort Grows to Ease Job Barriers After Prison Release
Nearly 2,000 formerly incarcerated people return to Cleveland each year with few job prospects. Some lawmakers want to change that.
By Stan Donaldson Jr.
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
An illustration shows a man in prison with an upset expression on his face on the left, calling his family outside of prison, who are on the right side of the image, and also have upset expressions. In the background is an image of a prison on the left, and a home on the right. Dollars float in the foreground of the image, and two arrows pointing upwards indicate the rising cost of calls.
Cleveland February 1
The High Cost of a Conversation From Cuyahoga County Jail
Phone calls from this Ohio county jail cost eight times as much as calls from any Ohio state prison.
By Cid Standifer
An illustration in oranges and dark gray-blues shows a young girl on the right side looking fearful as the shadow of a police officer approaches her with handcuffs in his hand.
Cleveland January 31
‘You Ain’t No Big Man’: Videos Show Disparities in Cleveland Police Response to Kids in Crisis
Body cam footage reveals that officers don’t always follow department guidelines or training.
By Cid Standifer
A Black man with glasses, wearing a Black polo and khakis with handcuffs visible from his holster, sits at his cubicle, next to a chair with a jacket draped over it that says POLICE. Badges adorn the cabinet in front of the chair, and a U.S. Army banner hangs above.
Cleveland January 9
In an Effort to Diversify, Cleveland Police Look to HBCUs
Amid scrutiny over Cleveland police hiring practices, the department has been scouting Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help fix its image. Not everyone is on board.
By Stan Donaldson Jr.
Analysis December 22, 2022
Some of Our Best Work of 2022
From coverage of prison violence and abuses in a juvenile lockup to investigations by our new Cleveland team, our reporters told stories that made a difference.
By Terri Troncale
A grayscale illustration shows four male-presenting youth in prison uniforms standing in a row.
Cleveland December 12, 2022
How Children End Up in Cleveland’s Adult Courts: A Bindover Explainer
Cuyahoga County transfers more children — most of whom are Black — to adult court than any other Ohio county.
By Abbey Marshall, Stephanie Casanova, Helen Maynard, Rachel Dissell and Cid Standifer
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