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Criminal Justice

Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.

Despite PSC vote, phone rates to remain high at Orleans jail, state prisons

Officials inked new phone contracts for the state prisons and Orleans jail before rules cutting phone commissions went into effect, so families will continue to pay high fees to speak with inmates. Sheriff Gusman stands to collect $1.5 million in phone call commissions this year.
by Tom Gogola January 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

PSC votes Thursday on reduced rate for prison calls

by Katy Reckdahl December 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Agreement reached on consent decree to reform Orleans jail

by Tom Gogola December 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Impasse on jail decree: judge orders two trials, months away

by Tom Gogola November 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

How money stalled negotiations over Orleans jail consent decree

by Tom Gogola November 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State PSC considers lowering ‘sinful’ prison phone rates

by Katy Reckdahl November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Angry council member declares $7M for decree monitor a ‘ripoff’

by Tom Gogola November 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Squabble over pre-trial program erupts as hearings plow forward

by Tyler Bridges November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD's decision to drop pepper spray in favor of Tasers raises questions about use of force

by Tom Gogola November 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City Hall still using controversial per-diem approach to jail budget

by Tom Gogola October 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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