By Cindy Lou For 39 years of his unjust imprisonment, Major Tillery's main concern has been the welfare of others. There is a history of retaliation against Tillery, who has advocated for other prisoners throughout his years of incarceration. When Mumia Abu-Jamal was very sick at Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution…
A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts on folks charged with crimes and their families. According to the report, bail across the country is set an average of 34% for Black detainees and 19% higher for Latino detainees, compared with their white counterparts. Krystal Gibson, program analyst for the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, said increased cost makes it more difficult for many to get out of pretrial detention. .
Chester, Pa. — Two years ago, a handful of inmates from the State Correctional Institute in Chester moved into a renovated cell block called "Little Scandinavia."
Chester, Pa. — Two years ago, a handful of inmates from the State Correctional Institute in Chester moved into a renovated cell block called "Little Scandinavia."
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