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Celebrezze, a White woman with dark blonde hair, wears a black judge's robe.
Cleveland March 27
Judge Celebrezze Now Admits to Allegations of Case Steering in Lucrative Divorce Cases
Cuyahoga County judge’s shift puts her seat in jeopardy as a disciplinary hearing and FBI investigation loom, following Marshall Project reporting.
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In an illustration, the word “suspended” is stamped in red over a Black man’s Ohio driver’s license.
Cleveland March 20
Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know.
The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.
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Sheriff Harold Pretel, a man with medium-toned skin, wearing a sheriff's uniform, sits in front of a blue background with a sheriff's star printed on it.
Cleveland March 4
Sheriff: Bodycam Footage From Cuyahoga County Deputies Will Now Come Out Within 7 Days
Policy shift follows a Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 Cleveland investigation into the October shooting of a teen by a deputy.
By , The Marshall Project and Tara Morgan, News 5 Cleveland
Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze, a White woman wearing a judge’s robe, stands between two American flags. A plaque on the desk in front of her reads: “Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze.”
Cleveland February 18
FBI Subpoena Targets How Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze Steered Work to Friend
The grand jury subpoena also focuses on Mark Dottore’s company, which has earned more than $500,000 in fees from the court since 2017.
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A man stands in silhouette in front of glass doors of a video visitation area at the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department.
Cleveland December 17, 2024
You Can See Who Is in Many Ohio Jails With a Few Clicks — Just Not in Cuyahoga County
The sheriff’s department lags behind other agencies by failing to offer a website to help the public quickly learn who’s inside its notorious county jail.
By , The Marshall Project, Nora McKeown, Spectrum News 1
A sectioned off area inside the Cuyahoga County Justice Complex labeled “Sheriff’s Department Perimeter Patrol” has computers and chairs. A man in a long-sleeved button-down shirt and dark-colored pants walks towards the left, behind the sectioned off area.
Cleveland November 21, 2024
Cuyahoga County Jail Will Now Do More Than Show People the Door
Reentry changes come in response to The Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation that showed people leaving jail got little help to avoid returning.
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Cleveland October 8, 2024
Meet the Candidates Running for Judge in Cuyahoga County’s General Election
What voters need to know about the judicial candidates on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
By The Marshall Project
A White, blonde woman stands in a black robe behind a judge’s podium.
Cleveland September 27, 2024
Judge Celebrezze Faces Misconduct Claims Over Appointing Lucrative Divorce Cases to Friend
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel alleges Cuyahoga County judge made false statement, had ties to court-appointed receiver paid over $500,000 in fees.
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A collage illustration shows photos of a meeting room full of people, a man in a suit, the exterior of a building that reads “Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center,” and a close-up image of people sitting, one taking notes. Excerpts of various documents are layered throughout the collage. One reads, “I am available, interested, and qualified to serve as assigned counsel in the following case type(s):” and another reads: “Optional delinquency qualification worksheets: The following sections are provided as a convenience to assist you in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications established in O.A.C. 120-1-10 for appointment to various levels of delinquency cases. You are not required to submit these sections with your application.”
Cleveland September 12, 2024
Not ‘Mini-Adult Court’: Lawyers Lacking Qualifications Defended 1,200 Cuyahoga County Kids
Juvenile Court judges will now track qualifications, but insist the state system creates barriers keeping experienced attorneys from defending kids.
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A collage illustration shows a photo of a building with a sign that says “Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center,” photos of other youth care facilities and silhouetted illustrations representing youth.
Cleveland August 1, 2024
These Private Centers Lack Oversight. Cuyahoga County Judges Send Kids Anyway.
Courts are increasingly sending children to private youth care centers, spending millions while detention center overcrowding persists.
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