Cleveland, Ohio

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News Inside April 18

News Inside Ohio Focus: Juvenile Justice and Reentry Support

News from our Cleveland newsroom impacting the state.

By Louis Fields

Cleveland March 21

Cleveland Promised Oversight of Police Surveillance. The Work Hasn’t Been Done.

In 2022, Mayor Bibb pledged to form a panel to address concerns over cameras and high-tech tools. It’s finally set to happen.

By Mark Puente

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Cleveland March 13

Ohio Is Among 34 States That Criminalize People Living With HIV. Who Gets Prosecuted?

Cuyahoga County prosecutes the most people under laws with heightened penalties.

By Rachel Dissell, The Marshall Project, and Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame

Cleveland March 5

Have Questions About Cleveland Elections? We Have Answers

We cover everything from evolving voting laws to navigating our court system.

By The Marshall Project and Signal Cleveland

Cleveland March 5

Meet the Candidates Running for Judge in Cuyahoga County’s Primary Election

What voters need to know about the judicial candidates on the March 19 primary ballot.

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What Happens During Cuyahoga County’s Criminal Arraignment Process?

An explainer on the felony arraignment process in Cuyahoga County.

By Ilica Mahajan and Rachel Dissell

News and Awards January 18

Brittany Hailer Joins The Marshall Project - Cleveland as Staff Writer

Hailer comes to the Cleveland newsroom with a record of delivering impactful, community-focused reporting.

By The Marshall Project

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Cleveland December 21

Lost Your License in Ohio Due to Debt? A New State Bill Might Fix That

A Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 report helped spark a bipartisan bill to end spiraling financial strain on hundreds of thousands of drivers.

By Mark Puente, The Marshall Project and Tara Morgan, News 5 Cleveland

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Cleveland December 7

Cuyahoga County Jail Shows People the Door, Offers Little Else to Aid Reentry

Sheriff vows change in response to The Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation.

By Mark Puente

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News Inside December 7

Cleveland Focus

News and information from our Cleveland newsroom.

By Louis Fields