The Prison Index — Empowering Criminal Justice Reform Activists

The Prison Index — Empowering Criminal Justice Reform Activists – One of every four people behind bars in the world today is an American. We lock up more people than any other nation and aren’t any safer for it, but states …

Federal Judge Blasts Justice Department On Drug Sentencing Disparities

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Before then, prosecutors had little direction on when to bring charges with enhancements, which double the mandatory minimum sentences for offenders with prior felonies and make some eligible for life sentences, Bennett said. Bennett, a Clinton …
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Corrections Corp. Wins as Brown Buys California Prison Fix

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Geo, based in Boca Raton, Florida, climbed 1.6 percent to $ 31.61, the highest since Aug. 29. The shares have gained 30.7 … The only way to reduce the number further is to release dangerous felons, the governor said. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court …
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My Best Friend Rachel Hoffman Was Murdered At 23-Years-Old

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But, since she was arrested in Florida she was charged with a felony (this isn't a “don't live in Florida” argument, this is a “Florida needs more sensible drug-laws because clearly this isn't working” argument). Her sentence was Drug Court, fines …
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