Melissa Etehad, Author at The Bail Project

Shelly got stuck in the misdemeanor system.

CLIENT STORIES

Homeless But Hopeful: Shelly’s Resilient Journey

Homeless and grieving her son, Shelly’s story reveals the struggles of motherhood, poverty, and resilience against systemic injustice.

Melissa EtehadJanuary 15, 2025

Michael works within the pretrial system

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Michael Works to End Wealth-Based Detention

Michael’s ability to connect with clients stems from his own story. His authenticity and passion not only help navigate a complex pretrial system but also inspire hope in those who…

Melissa EtehadDecember 24, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail

It took three years for Francis’s case to go to trial. Unable to afford cash bail, he faced spending that entire time in jail.

Melissa EtehadDecember 20, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

Police punched and tased Tyron McAlpin. His arrest exposes cash bail’s dangerous impact on disabled Americans.

Melissa EtehadDecember 4, 2024

Is the sharing of mugshots constitutional?

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The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

The presumption of innocence – the idea that everyone in the United States is innocent until proven otherwise – is turned on its head by the public sharing of mugshots.

Melissa EtehadNovember 18, 2024

IN ACTION

Bailing It Forward

Once jailed for lack of bail, William now works as an Operations Manager for The Bail Project, helping others find freedom.

Melissa EtehadOctober 18, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Nature as Refuge in Amos’s Fight for Freedom

Battling trauma and systemic challenges rooted in his upbringing on the Flathead Indian Reservation led to Amos being incarcerated while legally innocent.

Melissa EtehadOctober 14, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Chef Alfredo’s Story and Our Broken Bail System

Alfredo spent weeks in a real-life dystopia, legally innocent, simply because he couldn't afford bail – a harsh reality too many face today.

Melissa EtehadOctober 4, 2024

CLIENT STORIES

A Traffic Stop Separated Destinie From Her Daughter for Nearly Two Months

When a single mother is held on unaffordable cash bail, her entire family pays the price.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 5, 2024

Ronnie was incarcerated pretrial in the Maricopa County Jail

CLIENT STORIES

Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

Ronnie’s story shows how cash bail and unnecessary pretrial incarceration can threaten people’s physical and mental health.

Melissa EtehadAugust 12, 2024

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Homeless But Hopeful: Shelly’s Resilient Journey

Michael Works to End Wealth-Based Detention

Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail

Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

Bailing It Forward

Nature as Refuge in Amos’s Fight for Freedom

Chef Alfredo’s Story and Our Broken Bail System

A Traffic Stop Separated Destinie From Her Daughter for Nearly Two Months

Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

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